3.23.2005
And we can't elect a woman because...?
Why is it that other countries, often with more conservative cultures, seem able to cope with the concept of having a woman as president or PM? Heck, even Pakistan has had a women in high office. I'm sure it wouldn't solve all the world's ills, but we don't seem to be getting anywhere with the pasty-white Ivy League guys running things.
Above: Soledad Alvear (left) and Michelle Bachelet (right) are former cabinet officials who are seeking the nomination from the center-left government coalition for the Dec.12 presidential election in Chile. Polls show that either candidate would be likely to beat a candidate from the right-wing opposition. Read the full article.
