The Women Who Dared

All publicity is good publicity; it breathes life into its offspring.

‘If the very next Congress refuses women all the legitimate results of citizenship, we…shall erect a new government… We mean treason; we mean secession, and on a thousand times grander scale than that that of the South. We are plotting revolution; we will overthrow this bogus republic and plant a government of righteousness in its stead.’

While others argued the equality of women with men, I proved it. While others sought to show that there was no valid reason why women should be treated as inferior to men, I boldly entered the arena. Having the means, courage, energy and strength necessary for the race…I now announce myself candidate for the Presidency of the United States of America.

‘All this talk of women’s rights is moonshine. Women have every right. They have only to exercise them. That’s what we’re doing…’

Along with looks and a charismatic ‘presence’, Victoria possessed a further strength: she was a mesmeric speaker. She connected instantly with her audience, it was impossible to disregard her. She conveyed a passionate sincerity, and evoked raw emotion in her hearers.

this talk of women’s rights is moonshine. Women have every right. They have only to exercise them. That’s what we’re doing…

All publicity is good publicity; it breathes life into its offspring.

‘I AM NEWS JUST BECAUSE IT’S ME’

Because they can afford to is probably the short answer.

Why do fabulous women go for bastards?