Tuesday 8/25, 8a: It's been 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment assured women the right to vote in New Mexico and the rest of the United States, and it's been more 70 years since a lawsuit ensured the franchise for Native Americans. But what is the work left undone?
On this final episode, Megan Kamerick looks at what issues remain for gender equality, including the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment and convincing more women to run for public office, and the huge challenges that still face Native American Voters.
鈥淣ew Mexico and the Vote鈥� is a companion production to The American Experience documentary 鈥淭he Vote鈥� on PBS, which is still available for .
Guests
- , political psychologist, former Chair of the National Council of Women's Organizations, author of
- , executive director of the
- Dr. Sylvia Ramos Cruz, retired physician and women鈥檚 rights advocate
- , Democratic Representative from New Mexico
- , President/CEO of
- - American Bar Association
- - Albuquerque Journal
- - Native American Rights Fund
- - New Mexico In Depth
- - The Fulcrum
- - Alice Paul Institute
- - Fortune
- - New York Times
- - Pew Research Center
- - SantaFe.com
Events Celebrating 100 Years Of 19th Amendment Ratification
