Nichola Gutgold
Nichola D. Gutgold is a professor of communication at Penn State and author of numerous books on women trailblazers. Visit her website at www.nicholagutgold.com. Her latest book is a children's book version of The Rhetoric of Supreme Court Women, Growing Up Supremely: The Women of the Supreme Court. Perfect for granddaughters ages 6-12. She is in her twenty-five full time year as a professor who encourages everyone she meets to Speak Up and Speak Well!
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This President's Day: Are We Believing in Madam President or Not?
There is evidence to show that more young women were encouraged by the presidential race of Hillary Clinton than by the vice-presidential bid of Sarah Palin and that the effort of both women were more encouraging than discouraging to their belief that there would be a woman president in their lifetimes more »
Sonia Sotomayor Communicates Without Doubt
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is not afraid of running a "hot bench" and routinely asks many questions of lawyers who come before the Supreme Court. That was certainly true in November when Carter G. Phillips represented the State of California a… more »
Reviews of Two Books by Elizabeth Edwards: Resilience and Saving Graces
Who could not admire Elizabeth Edwards? Mother of a dead teenager, cancer patient and political spouse; each role a burden. But when word of her husband’s unfaithfulness hit the news, I wondered why thoughtful and intelligent Elizabeth Edwards would dign… more »
Sandra Day O’Connor is Passionate About Civics Education
"You might be surprised that I’m promoting civics using online media. I’m not an expert. But even a retired cowgirl like me knows that we need to use these tools to educate if we are going to inspire and interest today’s young people. more »