Librarian's Rant

Many times in the last year, I've thought about those women who fought so hard to achieve suffrage for women in this country. Last February, HBO premiered an astonishing film, Iron Jawed Angels, which dramatized the struggles of the 'second generation' of suffragists. This was a more outspoken, more militant group, determined to win the fight, and often clashing with their elders in the Cause.

I mention this because HBO is re-airing the film a number of times over the next month. For obvious reasons. Over 20 million young women who were eligible to vote in 2000 did not. That's shameful! A point that watching the film should drive home to you. Many historians question the tactics these women used, but no one questions that women's suffrage was long past due (well, no one with a soul, anyways).

I can't tell you how many women told me in 2000 that they just couldn't be 'bothered' to vote. That's insane. Even if you're conflicted about a presidential race, your local and legislative races have, if anything, MORE impact on your daily life.

So, for goodness' sake, VOTE already!

Food for thought: Are you registered to vote? ARE YOU SURE? Many people don't realize that they're not until they go to their polling place. It's generally too late at that point. Call your county elections office NOW and verify. It just takes a few minutes. Also, do you know where your polling place is? Many folks don't know, and end up not voting on the day. Find out!

Tracey brought this to my attention. Ear Wax Candy. Ew.