Document text
3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Ashland man's killer sentenced to 25 years to life Emergency services, Feb. 21 Grace to assume school governance Two-house fire caused by towel left on stove On Track moms embark on food and garden project Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Ashland man's killer sentenced to 25 years to life Emergency services, Feb. 21 Two-house fire caused by towel left on stove Man charged with trying to lure children Two houses burning in east Medford Politics and Elections Ballots on Jackson County marijuana tax go out Friday Brown's inauguration brings hope to local lawmakers Kate Brown sworn in as Oregon's 38th governor Gov. Kitzhaber steps down, federal investigation begins Gov. Kitzhaber announces resignation Education Grace to assume school governance AHS principal up for national award Today is exclusion day for kids who don't have required vaccines A question of punishment Logos to receive a slice of Wes Howard Memorial Sports Park Environment Made in the Shade Controlled burn planned for Ashland watershed on Friday Coho salmon road trip Mt. Ashland Ski Area celebrates snow Company fined for illegally dumping asbestos in White City State News Brown says she'll preserve Oregon death penalty moratorium Tentative deal reached in West Coast port labor dispute State Senate votes to dissolve Cover Oregon Psychic gets 8 years for con of timber heir Economists project 'kicker' rebates Nation - World Obituaries Evon "Bud" Pennington Charles H. Hackett Death Notices Robert Harvey Miller Leo Allen Zupan Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Shareable Mars One attracts science fiction geeks and people who hate society This $1 million Mercedes is like an armored private jet for the road Sports Latest Stories Surging Cavs rip Wizards Hot-shooting Knights knock off Raiders Local swimmers land spots in state finals North second entering SWC semifinals North slides by Sheldon Varsity 541 College Sports Hot-shooting Knights knock off Raiders Weisner keys OSU win over Colorado Utah hands OSU first home loss Beavers knock off No. 19 Cowboys Raiders to face No. 16 Knights, No. 11 Cavs Pro Sports Surging Cavs rip Wizards Trail Blazers stymied by Jazz's defense Goosen takes rare lead into the weekend Westbrook leads Thunder past Mavs Singler goes to Thunder in deadline deal Community Sports Business Latest Stories Briefcase: Business briefs for Feb. 21 Learn about Oregon's local crowdfunding options Blog: Random Acts of Kindness Dockworkers dispute hits home Medford pharmacy sees steady growth Real Estate News Housing prices climb 9 percent in Jackson County Big plans on the Butte Homes for the long haul People In Business People in Business Transportation Medford airport flies past January record Agriculture Briefcase: Business briefs for Feb. 21 1-800-Flowers dumps Harry & David execs Nine companies pitch investment opportunities in Medford Darigold to shutter Medford plant, putting 29 out of work Opinion Latest Matthew T. Mangino: Crime, intrigue and politics in Pennsylvania Voter bill secures a fundamental right Feb. 20: Letters to the editor 'Big' government is not so big after all Antionette Kerr: Let’s honor Anthony and the rights of all women Editorials Voter bill secures a fundamental right Our view: Will Brown reach out to rural Oregon? Our view: Expulsions hurt students, district, community Our View: Independent Party of Oregon faces obstacles Our View: A sad end to a historic career Letters to the Editor Feb. 20: Letters to the editor Feb. 19: Letters to the editor Letters to the editor, Feb. 18 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 17 Letters to the Editor, Feb. 16 Columns 'Big' government is not so big after all Kent Bush: Mars One is more reality television than rocket launch Male staffers take lead in Clinton run Congress rightly should engage in war debate Islamic State's atrocities demand ... what? Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: Weed killers should not be sprayed on streams, homes Guest Opinion: Understanding Wes Cooley Guest Opinion: Smokers: Quit before this happens to you Guest Opinion: Our public school system is a stew pot of clashing ingredients Guest Opinion: How long will we look the other way? Lifestyle Latest stories 'The Glass Menagerie' is polished and professional Anniversary: Hofer Trail to Charismatic Conifers The Rocks Speak: Earth's old wrinkles Dr. Murray Feingold: Does a sedentary lifestyle make you prone to disease? Food Tammy Kelly: Comfort food makes cold weather better Community blog: Citrus fruits shine in foods fresh and preserved Season Stepp: Cooking Chinese food should not intimidate you Page H. Onorato: Food items help define the South There's a whole universe of chili outside Texas Home and Garden Garden Cameos: Winter is the time to prune How to install energy-efficient windows the right way Dear Monty: Nine downsizing tips for seniors Carol Link: Prime time for pruning blueberries approaches Home Help: DIY home upkeep projects for every season Health Dr. Murray Feingold: Does a sedentary lifestyle make you prone to disease? Dr. Jeff Hersh: Breathe easy - all about lung function Health Watch: Health improvements you can make today that will pay off for a lifetime Runners’ Corner: Helpful winter running hints Today is exclusion day for kids who don't have required vaccines Hiking Biking Faith Religion briefs: Friday, Feb. 20 Religion News: Pope makes surprise shantytown visit Religion briefs: Friday, Feb. 13 RELIGION BRIEFS, Feb. 6 Religion News: Church of England consecrates first female bishop Milestones and Achievements Anniversary: Hofer New arrivals: Sunday, Feb. 8 Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Live Music in Local Clubs OSF kicks off its 2015 season SOU presents 'The Glass Menagerie' Third Fridays showcases local artists The music that made Paris famous Theater 'The Glass Menagerie' is polished and professional OSF kicks off its 2015 season SOU presents 'The Glass Menagerie' Le Cirque presents 'City Walk' 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' Music Professor Gall plays Oberon's Tavern Live Music in Local Clubs The music that made Paris famous Blues Jam at The Little Brown Jug Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra Community Events Third Fridays showcases local artists Southern Oregon Rod and Custom Show Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists Jacksonville celebrates Chinese New Year Comedian Susan Westenhoefer pulls no punches Dining Saigon Xich Lo Vietnamese cuisine The zwickels shall flow Soo Rah Korean Cuisine Stylish shareables are the feature at Brickroom Sandwiches and burgers are hits at The Rogue Chef Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obits Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines/Special Sections Business Services NEWS NOW Get Up & Go: Saturday, Feb. 21 ... Since You Asked: Natural gas pipeline along I-5 built in 1963 ... Ashland man's killer sentenced to 25 years to life ... Get Up & Go: Saturday, Feb. 21 ... Since You Asked: Natural gas pipeline along I-5 built in 1963 ... Ashland man's killer sentenced to 25 years to life ... Antionette Kerr: Let's honor Anthony and the rights of all women By Antionette Kerr More Content Now MailTribune.com By Antionette Kerr More Content Now Posted Feb. 19, 2015 @ 9:12 am Updated Feb 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM By Antionette Kerr More Content Now Posted Feb. 19, 2015 @ 9:12 am Updated Feb 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> I woke up Sunday and rushed to social media hoping to find moving tributes and birthday memorials to American hero Susan B. Anthony. When there were none, I realized the importance of a proposal to create a national holiday in her honor. Some have asked, “What’s the big deal?” and “Do we really need another federal holiday?” Our nation has elected to honor Christopher Columbus and continues to entertain several bills to create a national holiday for labor leader Cesar Chavez. So I am inclined to believe Anthony’s historic role in creating the first women’s rights movement in the U.S. makes her deserving of the designation. As time passes, I worry the legacy of the abolitionist, suffragist, labor advocate and educational reformer could be lost on future generations. So why has H.R. No. 655, also known as “The Susan B. Anthony Birthday Act,” failed to pass in Congress? A Fox News editorial written by Phyllis Chesler questioned the issue noted New York, Wisconsin, Florida, California and West Virginia officially celebrated the birthday of the women’s rights advocate until her death in 1906. “When Anthony began the fight for women’s equality, married women had to hand over their wages to their husbands. Their inherited property and their children belonged to their husbands, as well,” Chesler reminded. “Unwanted wives were sometimes gotten rid of by being locked away in mental asylums. Women could not attend college, law or medical school. Only single women could enter into contracts. Women had no political ‘voice’ in the matters that related to their own destiny.” In a weekly poll, Fox News asked average citizens who Anthony was, and only 38 percent accurately responded. While I grew up with an admiration for her legacy along with her contemporary, Frederick Douglass, I was not surprised by the responses of fellow Americans. She represents an era of civil rights that could easily be forgotten by my generation. This is one reason why I surround myself with former members of the ERA and women’s suffrage movement. I love to hear stories about what they were able to accomplish. And the revolutionary in me can’t dismiss George Santayana’s famous warning: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” I’ve even invited myself to a “reunion” of local women’s caucus leaders in order to learn more about their tribulations and victories. Granted, most of them did not face threats like those hurled at Anthony. The sojourner encountered hostile mobs opposed to her efforts. Once, her body was hung in effigy and dragged through the streets of a community where she was distributing posters and leaflets. However, she continued working to end oppression for more than 50 years. But “not forgetting” is just one of the reasons I cherish time with women from the caucus and ERA. There is also a part of me that wants to answer a question posed to me by my good friend, Ann Holbrooks, when she handed me her copy of the PBS series “Makers: Women Who Make America.” The film features trailblazing women throughout history. I am not quoting Ann exactly, but her sentiment was something along the lines of “This is what my generation has done. Now what will yours do?” I don’t have the answer to Ann’s question, but it resonates with me as we approach Women’s History Month. I watched the documentary in celebration of Anthony’s birthday and listened closely as seasoned career professionals, wives, mothers, feminists and those who refuse to be classified described their collective commitment to what I believe keeps America true to the values we claim to uphold. Some may lament women represent yet another group that had to fight to be included in the “certain unalienable rights” upheld by the U.S. constitution, but it encourages me that our system will work whenever motivated people unite for a common cause. That truth is demonstrated so vividly throughout American history, and Anthony’s birthday should be affirmation to American ideals. And after reading some of her quotes I’m inclined to think Anthony would not want this to be a celebration about her. “Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these.” — Susan B. Anthony After fighting for years, she never had the opportunity to celebrate the victory of the movement that her life is often measured by. The visionary Anthony died in 1906 before the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote, which passed in 1919. That’s all the more reason to honor Anthony’s life’s work and accomplishments by remembering on her birthday that there has been and continues to be those who make great sacrifices to ensure our equal treatment. Happy belated birthday to a true American hero. Freelance journalist Antionette Kerr is a correspondent for The Lexington (N.C.) Dispatch. You may email her at [email protected]. By Antionette Kerr More Content Now MailTribune.com By Antionette Kerr More Content Now Posted Feb. 19, 2015 @ 9:12 am Updated Feb 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM » Comment or view comments /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501