Washington, DC.
Overcoming a legal unfairness-like women getting the
right to vote-is often just the beginning. It takes
commitment and hard work over time to create change.
Many organizations are working to make sure elected
officials include the diverse voices that make up the
population of the United States, including the voices of all
genders and ethnic groups.
So the next time your class is deciding on a field trip dea,
notice the voices in the room: Is one group sounding off
louder than another, or is one opinion getting most of the
attention? In those moments, think of Alice Paul, the
Sentinels, and organizations like Running Start, and how
they have worked tirelessly to ensure every voice would be
heard. How will you bring equality and fairness to the
conversation?
What point does the author
make by connecting a classroom
vote to the Sentinels and
organizations like Running Start?
Voting is the only way for women to
create meaningful change.
Everyone can work to fix inequality
that is happening around them.
Problems in the political world are
important to discuss at school.
Working in large groups will lead to
greater equality in politics.