WOW. What an Amazing Sight!

[sheshe2]

We built this!

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., front row, center, poses with other female House members on the steps of the House on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, prior to the official opening of the 113th Congress . (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)




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[libdem4life]

1. A Delightfully Diverse and Dynamic Rainbow !!!!!

[leftyohiolib]

7. that depends on the def of diverse. diverse in age and race but not in sex

that aside im tired of seeing only all old white men there-

[libdem4life]

16. Yes-I took out the references on purpose recalling that the other group all likely had on dark suits

white shirts, special cuff links, single-colored ties and used the other gender bathrooms...while still the dominant majority, trying to stay clear of the gender thing.

It's a good start !! Go, Nancy !!!

[Hekate]

19. Yes it is and no qualifiers necessary. Women lead the way!

Women can show those "old white guys" how it should be done. There are a lot of "firsts" in that group.

Beautiful pic, just beautiful. It makes me proud to be a woman this day.

Hekate

[libdem4life]

29. The Times They are A'changin'...time to share both the responsibility and the authority.

and the accountability.

[loudsue]

2. Those aren't all democrats, however.

I wish they were.

[GoCubsGo]

40. Yep, and sadly...

,,,that photo includes some of the most batcrap-crazies in Congress. Yes, Virginia Foxx, Michelle Bachmann, and Marsha Blackburn, I'm talking about YOU.

[connecticut yankee]

43. Is Michelle Bachmann in the photo?

I don't see her.

[GoCubsGo]

45. If that's not her in the back row...

...she is in the part that got cut off.

[calimary]

73. That's fine. Don't need her blighting that picture - or ANY picture.

This is a GREAT photo, though. LOVE seeing Tammy Duckworth standing there! And I look at Nancy Pelosi and think - "hey, let's put the Speaker's gavel back in her capable hands! Besides, she doesn't need that pathetic big-ass oversized dick substitute to prove how strong and powerful she is. Overcompensating much, boner?

[Plucketeer]

74. She looks better

in that Classic campaign photo with a corn dog!

[monmouth3]

3. And the hats!!! I love the hats...n/t

[wryter2000]

4. Tammy Duckworth right next to Pelosi

Oh, my, that makes me smile!

[longship]

10. Tammy always makes me smile.

I am a huge fan.

[SunSeeker]

30. +1

[truebrit71]

37. Especially seeing as who it was she beat to get there...

...i just can't stop smiling...(plus my long-term rethuglican congress-critter Judy Biggert was also defeated by a Dem - Bill Foster...i FINALLY have a Democrat to represent me!!!)

[trublu992]

68. I know, she is finally in after losing close races she should of won.

She winning, Pres Obama and all the new people coming to Congress made my end year great!

[freshwest]

56. Love it!

[aquart]

5. Did they get them all in the picture?

[GoCubsGo]

12. Nope.

[Auntie Bush]

6. Where's Elizabeth?

Congratulations to all those fabulous women.

[GoCubsGo]

8. She isn't in the House.

These are only congresswomen, not senators.

[Lex]

11. Which means 6 years for her!

Excellent.

[Auntie Bush]

34. LOL I forgot! I'm just anxious to see her. nt

[sheshe2]

13. She is being sworn in as Senator...

This pic is of congress!

[Tx4obama]

58. The Senate is part of Congress. I think you might have meant to say the pic is of The House. n/t

[malaise]

9. Lovely

Rec

[sheshe2]

14. Tis a sight for sore eyes!

Thanks malaise.

[Melinda]

15. **Tears**

What a beautiful group of women, each of whom represents the rest of us. The best of us. Our sisters. Can't help the tears falling....

Thanks sheshe

[sheshe2]

36. Happy Dance!!!

"Our sisters."

Love that, Melinda!

[ismnotwasm]

17. K&R

[SheilaT]

18. I am looking forward to the day when at least half of the House

and half of the Senate is women.

[Hekate]

22. Amen, sister. nt

[LisaLynne]

24. Me, too. nt

[caledesi]

20. Look at all the women! nt

[DreamGypsy]

21. And that's only 27 faces...

...of the 96 wonderful women serving in the 113th Congress. 20 Senators and 78 Representatives.

We should look forward to the day when the numbers are 50 Senators and 218 Representatives.

[JDPriestly]

27. 78 out of 435 Hours members. We've come a long way, but have further to go.

[coldbeer]

23. Warren and Pelosi!

Thats my fantasy picks for the next oval office.

Of course Pelosi pissed me of for not attempting to
impeach Bush. And I think me and Elizabeth are
related because my great-great grandfather said
there was an Indian in the woodpile. (what does
that mean?) Just family history.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

25. There's a photo for Mitt's binders. nt

[Canuckistanian]

60. +1

Let's see the Repubs produce a picture even remotely the same as this!

[annatee33]

26. Closer to real equality

Step by step, inch by inch.

[Bucky]

28. Yeah, and THEY boxed it into a minority of House seats.

In 2020 we'll have to do it all over again. Jeeze, the work of democracy is never done.

[SunSeeker]

31. K&R

[rivegauche]

32. Wheee! Go get 'em, ladies! nt

[silverweb]

33. Beautiful!!

[ReRe]

35. K&R...

Last edited Thu Jan 3, 2013, 08:54 PM - Edit history (1)

...for all the females in the House. Sad that they aren't ALL Democrats, though. All beautiful, but Tammy Duckworth just stands out, doesn't she? That smile! Too bad they don't have a "Women's Caucus"... where they all vote in unison on the blatant women's issues such as
THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN'S ACT!, etc., etc., etc. Yes, it is a beautiful picture! Thanks for sharing with us, sheshe2.

*Edited to correct: These are all DEMOCRATIC LADIES OF THE HOUSE! No
Repbulican ladies included... just seen the photo-shoot a while ago on C-Span.

[Uniblab]

38. What a wonderful

Sight to behold! Keep it goin' for 2014!

[Wait Wut]

39. Look at their faces!

Proud women, they are!

But, the one I'm happiest to see is our Nancy.

[otohara]

41. Well Done Lady Dems

they look beautiful, diverse...smart.

[sarge43]

42. Ladies who legislate.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

49. maybe even over lunch!

Heeeeeeeeheeeeee ..... couldnt resist!

Go WOMEN!

Oh yeah, they'll show em how it's done!!!!!!!!

[seabeyond]

44. yes... the senate is better, also. nt

[Little Star]

46. Beautiful ain't it? Now we just need more.

[Ter]

47. Love the diversity, hate the hats

Why are they wearing them?

[efhmc]

48. Lovely, but I want MORE!!!

[samsingh]

50. beautiful

[Speck Tater]

51. The founding fathers are rolling over in their graves.

Let 'em role! We'll go right on making progress!

[DreamGypsy]

52. Benches Full of Women

I found this brief, interesting article on the history of women in Congress:
[link:http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2012/11/in-the-113th-congress---benches-full-of-women.html|
113th Congress Welcomes Benches Full of Women ]

For the first time in history, women and minorities will make up the majority of one party in the House of Representatives. Women's issues have been prominent legislatively and on the campaign trail. One of the most prominent examples is the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which President Obama regularly and proudly cites as the first bill he signed into law. A campaign that included a focus on health issues and women's equity and saw both parties wooing female voters helped bring about the largest demographic shift in the history of our national legislative body.

"There have been surges in minority membership at certain moments in the past -- Reconstruction, for instance," said Beverly Gage of Yale University. "But this year's election is unprecedented both in numbers and in range. We're not talking about new senators and congressmen from a few isolated pockets of society, but something much more widespread. Women and minority politicians have increased access to both new and established networks of power and influence, and that access has begun to pay off in electoral success."

Enjoy your success, Ladies! Best wishes for a better United States.

[sheshe2]

54. Thank you DreamGypsy!

[Melinda]

53. Found a photo of the Democratic Women of the 113th Congress!

Courtesy of US Representative Grace Napolitano!

https://www.facebook.com/RepGraceNapolitano?ref=ts&fref=ts

[sheshe2]

55. Beautiful Photo!

Makes me proud!

Thanks Melinda.

She

[Tx4obama]

62. Here's a fuller/wider photo of the DEMOCRATIC women of The House

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C), stands with the Democratic women of the House to highlight the historic diversity of the House Democratic Caucus, on January 3, 2013 in Washington, DC.

[llmart]

57. I won't be happy.....

until it's at least 50/50, preferably more. I'm old enough to remember other times when we got excited about more women in Congress, but it seems to me like it's taking a very long time to make greater strides. Remember the "Year of the Woman"? We thought the numbers were going to increase dramatically then, too, but they didn't.

Guess I'm getting older and more impatient.

[Tx4obama]

59. Below is a photo of all TWENTY female U.S. SENATORS

[sheshe2]

61. That's great!

Thanks TX4obama!

[Flatpicker]

63. Cool

Now, How will they vote?

If all we get are men in skirts from a voting perspective, then what was the point.

These women have fought to get there and make a difference. Now they have to prove that it makes a difference that they are there.

I'm cynical. I'm not sure gender matters once the lobby money starts floating around.

[Earth_First]

64. At what point did wearing a hat for an offical photograph sound like a good idea?

Not ONE, but TWO decided this...

Sorry, not to nitpick the original goal of the OP...this is a wonderful accomplishment on the part of women!

[altheablair2012]

65. Cool!

I'm proud to be a woman.
Go! Go!

[awoke_in_2003]

66. Beautiful...

maybe these women can bring a bit of sanity to DC.

[DeSwiss]

67. More, more, more! K&R n/t

[cascadiance]

69. My congresswoman is standing right behind Nancy... Bumped in to her at the airport before XMas...

... when she was coming back in to Portland Friday evening, saying then that she was surprised that she was going to be able to get home for Christmas then with all of the last minute "dealing" then, and I was on my way to L.A. (where I was kept at the airport to just past the end of the "end of the world" day by Delta Airlines keeping my Alaska flight from pulling in to the gate for well over an hour).

Hoping that these women can be a big part along with other new progressives like Alan Grayson in fighting off the corporatist/tea party/Republican infestation in the House this coming term.. I have a lot more confidence in Ms. Bonamici whose been far more accessible to us than our former rep David Wu.

[shenmue]

70. The hats are cool

I've always thought public officials should wear hats.

[TheMadMonk]

71. 28 out of how many. It's a start. /nt

[samsingh]

72. kick

[bvar22]

75. DURec.

I generally avoid political conclusions based on gender or race.
In and of itself, "diversity" as a goal is over-hyped, and guarantees nothing.
After all, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ann Coulter, and Michele Bachmann are women.
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....But the above photo filled me with pride and optimism.
Go Democrats!




You will know them by their WORKS,
not by their rhetoric, promises, or excuses.
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[Liberal_Dog]

76. K & R

Makes me so proud to be a Democrat.