This is *** vlog editorial this week I want to talk about something truly significant Women's History Month. Every March we pause to honor, celebrate, and reflect on the incredible contributions of women throughout history and in our own lives. Think about it. Where would we be without the trailblazers who fought for equality and broke barriers? Women like Susan B. Anthony or Rosa Parks, or here closer to home in Iowa, it could be names like Gertrude Rush, Iowa's first black. Male attorney or Arabella Mansfield, the first female lawyer in the country born in Burlington, Iowa, Arabella challenged Iowa state law that limited the bar exam to only men. After her court challenge, Iowa amended its licensing statute to become the first state to accept females and minorities into the bar. Arabella's courage changed the trajectory of the legal profession. But Women's History Month isn't just about the famous names, it's about recognizing the everyday women who shape our lives, mothers and grandmothers, scientists and teachers, mentors and friends. Their work often goes unseen, yet it's absolutely foundational. At the same time, it's also *** moment to reflect on where we're headed today. Iowa is led by *** female governor and lieutenant governor, and the largest city in the state recently elected its first female mayor. And yet there are still real issues. There's *** gender pay gap that persists. We continue to see underrepresentation and leadership and gender-based violence persists. Here's our challenge. Take *** moment to think about the women who inspire you, share their stories, amplify their voices, and commit to being part of the change. Women's History Month reminds us we're standing on the shoulders of giants. Let's honor their legacy by working toward *** more just and equitable future. Here's the history, her story and the story we're all writing together. vlog welcomes responsible replies to this editorial.
Editorial: Celebrating Women's History Month
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Updated: 5:25 PM CDT Mar 14, 2025
This week, I want to talk about something truly significant — Women's History Month. Every March we pause to honor, celebrate and reflect on the incredible contributions of women throughout history — and in our own lives.Think about it. Where would we be without the trailblazers who fought for equality and broke barriers? Women like Susan B. Anthony or Rosa Parks. Or closer to home, here in Iowa it could be names like Gertrude Rush – Iowa's first black female attorney; Or Arabella Mansfield, the first female lawyer in the country. Born in Burlington Iowa, Arabella challenged Iowa state law that limited the bar exam to only men. After her court challenge, Iowa amended its licensing statute to become the first state to accept females and minorities into its bar. Arabella's courage changed the trajectory of the legal profession. But Women's History Month isn't just about the famous names. It's about recognizing the everyday women who shape our lives—mothers and grandmothers, scientists and teachers, mentors and friends. Their work often goes unseen, yet it's absolutely foundational.At the same time, it's also a moment to reflect on where we're headed. Today Iowa is led by a female governor, and lieutenant governor, and the largest city in the state recently elected its first female mayor. And yet there are still real issues. There is a gender pay gap that persists. We continue to see underrepresentation in leadership. And gender-based violence persists.Here's our challenge — take a moment to think about the women who inspire you. Share their stories, amplify their voices, and commit to being part of the change.Women's History Month reminds us we're standing on the shoulders of giants. Let's honor their legacy by working toward a more just and equitable future. Here's to history, her story, and the story we're all writing together.
DES MOINES, Iowa — This week, I want to talk about something truly significant — Women's History Month. Every March we pause to honor, celebrate and reflect on the incredible contributions of women throughout history — and in our own lives.
Think about it. Where would we be without the trailblazers who fought for equality and broke barriers? Women like Susan B. Anthony or Rosa Parks. Or closer to home, here in Iowa it could be names like Gertrude Rush – Iowa's first black female attorney; Or Arabella Mansfield, the first female lawyer in the country. Born in Burlington Iowa, Arabella challenged Iowa state law that limited the bar exam to only men. After her court challenge, Iowa amended its licensing statute to become the first state to accept females and minorities into its bar. Arabella's courage changed the trajectory of the legal profession. But Women's History Month isn't just about the famous names. It's about recognizing the everyday women who shape our lives—mothers and grandmothers, scientists and teachers, mentors and friends. Their work often goes unseen, yet it's absolutely foundational.
At the same time, it's also a moment to reflect on where we're headed. Today Iowa is led by a female governor, and lieutenant governor, and the largest city in the state recently elected its first female mayor. And yet there are still real issues. There is a gender pay gap that persists. We continue to see underrepresentation in leadership. And gender-based violence persists.
Here's our challenge — take a moment to think about the women who inspire you. Share their stories, amplify their voices, and commit to being part of the change.
Women's History Month reminds us we're standing on the shoulders of giants. Let's honor their legacy by working toward a more just and equitable future. Here's to history, her story, and the story we're all writing together.
