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"Each of the forty-four women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Readers will be inspired to pursue their own goals of social change."--
For years white males were the only people in power, but women are being elected into local, state, and federal offices at record rates. Donohue shows how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism....
2) Pelosi
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 345 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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She's the iconic leader who puts Donald Trump in his place, the woman with the toughness to take on a lawless president and defend American democracy. Ever since the Democrats took back the House in the 2018 midterm elections, Nancy Pelosi has led the opposition with strategic mastery and inimitable elan. It's a remarkable comeback for the veteran politician who for years was demonized by the right and taken for granted by many in her own party--even...
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English
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"In 1971, Hillary Rodham is a young woman full of promise. Life magazine covered her Wellesley commencement speech, she's attending Yale Law School, and she's on the forefront of student activism and the women's rights movement. Then she meets a fellow law student named Bill Clinton. A charismatic Southerner, Bill is already laying the groundwork for his political career. In each other, Hillary and Bill find a profound intellectual, emotional, and...
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English
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John Gilstrap's post-apocalyptic new series featuring Victoria Emerson, a West Virginia congresswoman and single mother who becomes the last hope of a nation brought to the brink of destruction. The nightmare scenario has come to pass. America has fallen. In the aftermath, one woman becomes the last hope of a nation and its people in John Gilstrap's electrifying new Victoria Emerson thriller series. West Virginia Congresswoman Victoria Emerson has...
5) Long shot
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Language
English
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Former Senator Selina Meyer was a charismatic leader and a rising star in her party with her eye on the White House, then she became Vice President. VEEP follows the whirlwind day-to day existence of Vice President Meyer as she puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule and demanding private life, and defends the President's interests, even as she tries to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the Chief Executive.
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Publisher
Lake Union Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
320 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
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"Cleo McDougal is a born politician. From congresswoman to senator, the magnetic, ambitious single mother now has her eye on the White House--always looking forward, never back. Until an estranged childhood friend shreds her in an op-ed hit piece gone viral. With seven words--'Cleo McDougal is not a good person'--the presidential hopeful has gone from in control to damage control, and not just in Washington but in life. Enter Cleo's 'regrets list'...
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Publisher
McFarland & Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
x, 206 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
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English
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"Focuses on women in elected or appointed national government positions. An extensive analysis of the progress made by women leaders in each individual country, and overall analysis of the historical role of women in African governments. In-depth profiles of women in high-office positions, including Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and Mozambique Prime Minister Luisa Diogo"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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State of Terror follows a novice Secretary of State who has joined the administration of her rival, a president inaugurated after four years of American leadership that shrank from the world stage. A series of terrorist attacks throws the global order into disarray and the secretary is tasked with assembling a team to unravel the deadly conspiracy, a scheme carefully designed to take advantage of an American government dangerously out of touch and...
10) Borgen: Season 1
Publisher
MHZ Networks Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 606 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Danish
Description
Explores the insular world of high-stakes Danish politics and the press corps that covers it in instantaneous, relentless news cycles. Birgitte Nyborg becomes Prime Minister of Denmark through a political fluke and has to learn the ways of power, quickly. She's an altruistic public servant in an old boys club and must master the art of the deal overnight, manage her image and perform the impossible juggling act of maintaining a family life.
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Series
Kane and Abel volume 2
Language
English
Description
This novel focuses on Fiorentyna Rosnovski, a woman in pursuit of an ambition that dwarfs even that of her father and his relentless adversary. The struggle between Kan and Abel continues into the next generation. Abel's daughter, Florentyna, gifted with beauty, spirit and indomitable will, battles for the highest office of all.
14) Borgen: Season 2
Publisher
MHZ Networks Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (580 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Danish
Description
In this second season of Denmark's blockbuster political drama, viewers continue to follow the country's first female Prime Minister, Birgitte Nyborg, her cynical spin doctor, Kasper Juul, the ambitious journalist, Katrine F̜nsmark and her more seasoned colleague, Hanne Holm. Birgitte has been Denmark's Prime Minister for two years - years that have taken their toll on her private life. She must now balance her role as PM with that of divorced...
Author
Publisher
Emily Bestler Books, Atria
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First Emily Bestler Books/Atria Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
327 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Emma, a politician constantly under fire who is lobbying for a new law to protect women and girls from online bullying, is pushed to the limit when a body is found in her house, and will do anything to protect her reputation and family, no matter what the cost.
As a politician, Emma has sacrificed a great deal for her career--including her marriage and her relationship with her daughter, Flora. A former teacher, she finds the glare of the spotlight...
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Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xvii, 314 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
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English
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Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, Wangari Maathai has been fighting for environmental responsibility and democracy in her native Kenya for over 35 years. Unbowed recounts the incredible journey that culminated in her appointment to Parliament in 2002. Despite repeated jailings, beatings, and other obstacles along the way, Maathai created the Green Belt Movement and never relented in her goal to bring democracy to Kenya.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (540 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Jean Price has just been elected member of Parliament for the left-wing Labour Party. Now her real work begins: getting along with her chauvinist fellow MP's while navigating the Machiavellian world of Westminster.
18) Girl leaders
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Series
Publisher
45th Parallel Press/Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Who were history's most compassionate leaders? Who was voted 'Life of the Party?' In the History's Yearbook series, readers will learn about the amazing and diverse women in history. In Girl Leaders, readers will discover and rediscover their favorite heroines and learn about women leaders who have made an impact. Each book in this series is written at a higher maturity level using considerate text at a lower reading level in order to engage struggling...
Publisher
HBO Home Box Office
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 281 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Former Senator Selina Meyer has accepted the call to serve as Vice President of the United States. The job is nothing like she imagined and everything she was warned about. 'Veep' follows Meyer and her staff as they attempt to make their mark and leave a lasting legacy, without getting tripped up in the day-to-day political games that define Washington.
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