Religion and Politics 2004: Women's Votes, Women's Voices

September 13, 2004



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Maia Duerr, executive director of Buddhist Peace Fellowship, during the first morning panel, "Women's Voices and Values," with co-panelists: Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, Dr. Vasudha Narayanan, and Dr. Laila Al-Marayati.


Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell of the National Council of Churches with co-panelists: Dr. Vasudha Narayanan, Sammie Moshenberg, and Gagandeep Kaur.


Gagandeep Kaur, Chairperson of The Sikh MediaWatch and Resource Task Force (SMART), speaks to the participation of Sikhs in American democracy.


Dr. Diana Eck introduces the second panel, "Religious Women's Votes and Vision." From left to right: Dr. Linda Williams, Sarah Eltantawi, Sr. Catherine Pinkerton, and Karen Vagley.


Veronica De La Garza, executive director of Youth Vote Coalition, enlightens the forum on youth-focused voter registration efforts.


Rabbi Marla Feldman, Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism.


Karen Vagley of Faithful Democracy and the Lutheran Office for Governmental Affairs with co-panelists Dr. Linda Williams and Sr. Catherine Pinkerton.


Political consultant Sarah Eltantawi looks on as Dr. Linda Williams, Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, explains seven voting trends among women.