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The Indiana Commission for Women exists to voice women's needs, concerns, and challenges; as well as celebrate their successes and contributions to Indiana.

Indianapolis, IN
Joined January 2011
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Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
Today marks the beginning of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you care about needs help, call our 24/7 crisis line at 317.920.9320. #NDVAM
Take a break today at 1:30 to hear @DrLauraMWilson's talk on women's representation in Indiana government. She's virtually delivering her talk, "Have We Come a Long Way, Baby?" for @IndianaStateBar and you're invited! Details: bit.ly/2RgguWr
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Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
We are #INthistogether! We may be social distancing, but we can stay connected and well. Take a walk outside. Call your family. Let us know how you're #INthistogether and invite others to join the campaign to flatten the COVID-19 curve. inthistogethercampaign.com
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Is your community home to a building, a neighborhood or a district that tells hidden yet inspiring stories about women in Indiana? Apply for a Preserving Women’s Legacy Grant by May 15 to preserve or activate it! bit.ly/2PZ4mIH @inhumanities @IndianaOCRA
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Tomorrow night, @BrownPhDGirl will talk about her book "Sisters in the Statehouse," examining black women and legislative decision-making at @propindy. Details: Don't miss this free event! bit.ly/2v27gFd
Have you reserved your tickets for the upcoming Hoosier Women at Work conference yet? Don't miss this gathering of researchers and historians focused on Indiana women, suffrage and politics. bit.ly/2EWDeDY @in_bureau
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Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
We are proud to host @IndianaHistory traveling exhibit "Securing the Vote: Women's Suffrage in Indiana". Mark your calendar now to come visit & check it out.👀🗳️👩✊
The Hoosier Women at Work Conference on March 7 brings together historians and researchers to share the latest discoveries about Indiana women's involvement in the suffrage and other political movements over time. Details and tickets here: bit.ly/2EWDeDY @in_bureau
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Missed yesterday's statehouse event? Prepare to feel all the feels! #suffrage100 @LGSuzanneCrouch @girlscoutsIN @INHumanities #19thAmendment #ShallNotBeDenied
Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
It was standing room only for @AnitaMorganhist’s lecture abt Indiana women’s work for the vote. We learned that, despite modern conceptions about the midwestern movement, Hoosier suffragists were exceptionally diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, political party, and geography.
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Dig into the numbers: @trevorfoughty has compiled an astounding database of Indiana legislators. How many women have served and what percentage of the General Assembly did they make up? Get started here: bit.ly/2shRc0O #19actions
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Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
Rep. Pryor and Rep. Negele speak in a bipartisan presentation of the resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of Indiana’s ratification of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. – at Indianapolis, IN
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Dig deep into Hoosier suffrage history: On March 7, attend the free Hoosier Women at Work Conference to hear the latest scholarship on Indiana women fighting for the rights of citizenship. @in_bureau @indianahistory bit.ly/2EWDeDY #19actions #suffrage100
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Check your voter registration: It took nearly 70 years for Indiana women to gain the right to vote. It takes just a few minutes to make sure your registration is up-to-date and you know your polling place: bit.ly/2q4xzVz @SecretaryLawson #19actions
Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
Replying to @AnitaMorganhist
@AnitaMorganhist, author of the forthcoming book about Indiana’s suffrage movement, enlightened us with the 5 things you need to know about Hoosier women’s work for the vote.
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Nominate a historic marker: Identify the notable women or women’s history in your community and apply to @in_bureau to dedicate a historic marker: bit.ly/352pNNm #19actions #suffrage100
Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
Girl Scouts are here to say the pledge of allegiance as we celebrate this momentous occasion. 100 years ago today, Indiana ratified the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. @INSuffrage100
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Indiana Commission for Women retweeted
100 years ago today, Indiana ratified the 19th Amendment in a special session, giving women the right to vote. Throughout 2020, institutions around the state will be celebrating the centennial of women’s suffrage. See upcoming events here: indianasuffrage100.org/event…
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Tomorrow is the centennial of Indiana's ratification of the 19th Amendment and there are events taking place across the state. Find one near you: indianasuffrage100.org/event…
Tune in to @AllinIndiana today to hear about tomorrow's 19th Amendment centennial commemoration activities. Find your local station or listen here: wfyi.org/programs/all-in