I was sad to see that journalist Bonnie Angelo had died. She started in the women’s pages and went on to be a significant political reporter. I often include Angelo in my research – especially about her description of women’s role at the National Press Club in the 1960s. Below is from my book, Women Politicking Politely: Women journalists were excluded from membership in the Washington, D.C., based National Press Club until 1971. This was a significant exclusion as important politicians and celebrities delivered speeches at the press club. Prior to 1955, women were not even allowed in the club building to cover the speeches that made news. As a…

I was happy to see that my women & politics book is on the first page of my publisher’s fall brochure.