In 1913, a version of jiu-jitsu became popular in Britain just as the suffragist movement became more militant. Women trained in the martial arts by a husband-and-wife team protected suffragists. The public named them “Mrs Pankhurst’s Amazons.” An infamous example
1903: The Hatpin Peril & Suffragettes
The Smithsonian shares a curious period before WWI. The press carried stories about women, armed with lethal hats, harming men in public places. Groups like the Chicago Vice Commission sought to solve the problem. Rather than work with men called
This is how to resolve rumors of voting irregularities!
Could you listen to the report from Fox News 13? A group of voters in Shelby County (Memphis, TN) complained. They returned to the machines to discuss their doubts with officials and the news media. They were all: 1. Allowed
UW plans to “loosen” campus gun ban
An announcement of the new policy may be released tomorrow, 11/13. The UW Firearms Research Center announces three related events, Nov 14, 15, and 18. Below is an image of the center’s CEO, Ashley Hlebinsky. You must preregister for some.
President-elect Trump’s Cabinet Announcements
At the time of posting, the new administration has announced six appointees. WAPO promises to update their copy of this display as more are chosen. Return to cabinet picks>>>
Day 2: COP conference
Rebecca Theobald is an Associate Geography & Environmental Science Professor at CSU at Colorado Springs. She is also an observer for the United States League of Women Voters. We may follow her commentary on the 29th COP convention held this
Eligible families: educational service applications open Jan.1
The 2024 legislature passed a bill granting money for students’ educational expenses. Students can be four or older and come from families with incomes of 150% of the national poverty level. Costs, too, must qualify, e.g., textbooks, uniforms, or online
Wyoming Election Year Survey, 2024
This survey is reports on the most recent biennial survey of Wyoming residents. It’s co-sponsored by UW’s School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies and the Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center. A few takeaways include: Trump Maintains Strong Support
Campbell County Clerk hosts experiment hand-counting ballots
Take-aways: Surprised on how easy it is to make a mistake, even on their tally sheet You really have to be very focused through the entire process without any distractions Majority participating willing to do it again, still in favor