Congresswoman Says She Wasn't Aware "Great White Hope" Has Racist Connotation
Rep. Lynn Jenkins has defended her remark saying that Republicans need a "great white hope," explaining that she didn't realize the phrase had a racist connotation.
Welcome, Women Of The Class Of 2009!
As Feministing's Ann Friedman noted earlier today, yesterday's elections will bring more than just Obama to office this January. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will swear in 10 new Congresswomen and Vice President Dick Cheney will swear in 2 new women Senators. A look at the 10 Democratic women and 2 Republican woman who…
