July 2005

At their March 17, 2008 meeting, the Women Democrats of Sacramento County (WDSC) are hosting “The Bloomers.” Open to the public and free of charge, this event commemorates Women’s History Month with a dialog between “Founding Mothers” Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton entitled “From Corsets and Bloomers to Body Piercing and Tattoos.”

“Bloomers” Renee Chanon and Nikki Harris bring the women’s rights movement to life in a 30-minute dialogue that is both educational and entertaining. “From Corsets and Bloomers to Body Piercing and Tattoos” tells the story of the rebellion that started in Seneca Falls, New York, highlighting key figures and events and linking the story of the suffragists to today’s status of women’s rights and the current political scene.

The campaign to win the vote took over 72 years, involved thousands of women and men and was one of the longest and most dramatic political battles ever fought in the

United States

. Inspired by idealism and grounded in sacrifice, the long struggle has great political and social significance, yet it is virtually unacknowledged in the chronicles of American history.

If you are a woman who wears pants, votes at election time, or signs a contract, you owe a debt to those who fought so long and hard for your rights. If you are a man who proudly sends his daughter off to college, you also owe them. Come and celebrate Women’s History Month with the Women Democrats and “The Bloomers.”

Sponsored by: Joan Buchanan, Candidate, 15^th Assembly District; Ralph Cyfers, Voter Registration Director, Democratic Party of Sacramento County; Alyson Huber, Candidate, 10^th Assembly District; Marcie Launey, Secretary, WDSC; Katherine Maestas, Candidate, Elk Grove City Council District 5; Betty Merle; Silvia Meruvia-Landers; Janey Ranlett, VP of Programs, WDSC; Jo Souvignier, President, WDSC.

WDSC needs VOLUNTEERS to "work" at tables at several upcoming events passing out literature, answering questions, and meeting with the public as representatives of the club. Please contact secretary@wdsc.net or call Ralph Cyfers at 916-812-7225 for details and dates.

We Democrats took control of Congress and the Senate! Congratulations on all your hard work coming to fruition!

Be happy, but don't be content! Sacramento and the surrounding areas are still way too RED. Do not stop your activism now! We must grow our grassroots organization so we can turn our area Blue. We must not lose ground!

For ideas on how to help the cause, attend one of our Women Democrats of Sacramento County meetings.