Topic: Geraldine Ferraro

7 gifts for history and geography fans

From a massive atlas to a comprehensive history of the White House, here are 7 of the best history and geography gift books of the season.

Geraldine Ferraro: V.P. candidate inspired a generation of women

Geraldine Ferraro, who passed on Saturday, broke political ground when she ran for the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Walter Mondale in 1984. They lost to Reagan-Bush, but she inspired a generation of women to go into politics.

Global leadership: Voters launch a power surge of women

Brazil's President-elect Dilma Rousseff is the latest in a power surge of women in global leadership positions.

Women shine in Tuesday's primaries, especially for the GOP

Good showings for female Republican candidate in Tuesday's primaries hold the promise of more women in elected office, reflecting society's faster pace toward gender equity.

VP debate shatters TV ratings record

Another poll shows same result: Obama, McCain tied

Palin pick jolts GOP ranks ahead of convention

Socially conservative and telegenic, Alaska's governor livens the ticket but is questioned on experience.

How Clinton and Obama boosted feminism, civil rights

The primary contest helped both of the historical causes, though some tensions erupted.

Hillary Clinton shattered a political glass ceiling

Despite some sexism on the campaign trail and in the media, her gender won many votes, too.

Remarks by Barack Obama: 'A More Perfect Union'

Delivered Tuesday March 18, 2008, at Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Obama seeks to clarify his views on race

His speech Tuesday distanced him from his pastor's views.

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For Clinton and Obama, next six weeks are critical

By the next primary, April 22, the way to count Florida and Michigan may be settled.