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The long road towards America's first woman president”. We are on the precipice of history, if Kamala win, but whose shoulders is she standing on? The narrative would have you believe it is just Hillary but there are many other women too.Simon Tierney goes right back to the late 19th century when the first woman to run for president, Victoria Woodhull, ran for the Equal Rights Party in 1872. We hear about the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to run for the presidency in 1972 and other key examples, including Geraldine Ferrera running as VP in 1984.

This Day in Legal History: Equal Rights Party FormedOn September 20, 1884, a group of American suffragists formed the Equal Rights Party in San Francisco, marking a significant moment in the fight for gender equality in the United States. The party was established with the goal of securing "equal and exact justice" for all citizens, regardless of color, sex, or nationality. A key focus was on amending state laws to recognize women as voters and to ensure equal property rights, aiming to empower women to become self-sufficient rather than remain dependent. In a bold move, the party nominated Mrs. Belva Lockwood as its candidate for U.S. President and Marietta Snow for Vice-President. Lockwood, a lawyer and prominent suffragist, became one of the first women to actively campaign for the presidency. While Grover Cleveland ultimately won the election, Lockwood's candidacy broke new ground. She garnered around 4,149 votes, all cast by male voters, as women did not yet have the right to vote nationally. This event showcased the growing momentum of the women's suffrage movement, which would eventually lead to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote. The Equal Rights Party's formation highlighted the early intersection of gender, legal rights, and political advocacy in American history.An Alaska man, Panos Anastasiou, has been indicted for sending over 450 threatening messages to six U.S. Supreme Court justices and two of their family members. The threats, which began in March 2023 and escalated in January 2024, included violent, racist, and homophobic language, as well as calls for assassination and torture. Federal prosecutors allege that the messages were intended to intimidate and retaliate against the justices for their legal decisions. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized that the threats undermine the judiciary's independence and public officials' safety. While the indictment did not name the specific justices targeted, details in court filings suggest that some threats were directed at Justice Clarence Thomas, referencing racist tropes and his wife's political activism. Anastasiou has been temporarily detained, with prosecutors expressing concern that he poses a flight risk and a continued danger due to his history of threats against public officials. The case follows a growing concern for the security of federal judges, highlighted by recent threats against other Supreme Court justices, including an attempted assassination of Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022.Alaska Man Charged With Threatening Supreme Court Justices (1)Following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision to ban race-conscious admissions, Harvard Law School saw a drop in students of color, with the percentage decreasing from 51% in 2023 to 43% in the new class. This is the first class admitted after the ruling, which stemmed from cases against Harvard and the University of North Carolina. The data from Harvard does not break down racial groups, leaving unclear how different minority groups were affected. The overall decline translates to about 45 fewer non-white students out of a class of 560, marking the lowest diversity percentage since 2017. Other top law schools have reported mixed results, with some maintaining or increasing their diversity. The University of California, Berkeley School of Law, which has been under a state affirmative action ban since 1996, also reported a decline in students of color. More detailed racial breakdowns from law schools will be provided by the American Bar Association in December.Harvard Law School says enrollment of students of color dropped after affirmative action ban | ReutersIn a long-running lawsuit accusing Google of secretly tracking internet browsing in "incognito" mode, a major dispute remains over legal fees. Plaintiffs' lawyers from firms like Boies Schiller Flexner and Morgan & Morgan are seeking $217 million in fees for securing a settlement that mandates Google to delete billions of records and update privacy disclosures. Google has countered, arguing the fees should be capped at $40 million, claiming the settlement offers no monetary relief for consumers since the lawsuit failed to gain class-action status. Plaintiffs' attorneys claim their work, valued at $62.4 million in time, provides $3 to $6 billion in privacy benefits to consumers. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who presides over the case, noted the plaintiffs were not entirely successful but did acknowledge the significance of the privacy reforms. She also questioned some of the billing rates, calling $667 per hour for document review “excessive.” The case is awaiting a final ruling on the fee dispute. Other recent legal fee awards include $107.8 million in a separate Apple settlement and $102 million for attorneys in a stock-lending conspiracy case.Legal Fee Tracker: Google, privacy lawyers clash over $217 million fee bid | ReutersJohnson & Johnson (J&J) has increased its offer to over $8.2 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc-based baby powder caused cancer, up from a previous $6.5 billion offer. This increase reflects a potential $1.7 billion hike to resolve the litigation, with claimants expected to receive larger payouts and $650 million allocated to cover legal fees. Despite continuing settlement talks, J&J maintains its baby powder is safe and has been marketed appropriately for over 100 years. The company has already secured over 75% support from claimants for a settlement covering cases related to ovarian and other gynecological cancers, which may expedite resolution through bankruptcy courts. Some plaintiffs, however, have yet to agree to the terms. J&J has also settled 95% of claims alleging that its baby powder was contaminated with asbestos, leading to mesothelioma. Analysts expect the additional $1.1 billion increase to be within acceptable limits for investors, contributing to a recent rise in J&J's stock. Total payouts related to the baby powder litigation now exceed $13.4 billion.J&J Lifts Baby Powder Settlement Bid to More Than $8.2 BillionAviation executive Farhad Azima has settled a lawsuit with law firm Dechert and two of its former senior attorneys, Neil Gerrard and David Hughes, over claims they participated in a scheme to hack Azima's emails and use the information in court to harm his business. The terms of the settlement, which was reached in New York, were not disclosed, and Dechert denied any liability in the case. This marks another legal victory for Azima, who previously had British judgments against him thrown out after it was revealed that hackers had been used by Dechert's client, the Gulf emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Earlier in 2024, Dechert paid Azima £3 million ($3.8 million) to settle a separate case in the U.K. without admitting liability. The firm also settled with journalist Jay Solomon, another hacking victim, last year. Azima continues to pursue legal action against other parties involved in the hacking, including Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit, who faces extradition to the U.S. on related charges.Aviation executive Farhad Azima settles with law firm Dechert over hacking claim | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Franz Liszt.Franz Liszt was one of the most influential and innovative composers and pianists of the 19th century. Known for his breathtaking piano technique and wide-ranging compositions, Liszt's musical legacy includes both virtuosic showpieces and deeply spiritual works. While his early career was defined by dazzling performances across Europe, his later years saw a profound religious transformation. This turn towards spirituality is epitomized by his ordination as a cleric on this date, September 20, 1865, a significant date in his life that influenced his compositional direction.One of Liszt's most introspective and spiritual compositions from this period is Via Crucis, written between 1878 and 1879. It is a moving meditation on the Stations of the Cross, combining minimalistic textures and religious themes. The work strips away the flamboyance of his earlier pieces, reflecting a profound inner contemplation. The opening movement, Vexilla Regis, captures the solemnity and grandeur of Christ's procession to the crucifixion, using austere harmonies and chant-like melodies to evoke deep reflection.As we close this week's program, we'll leave you with Vexilla Regis, the opening theme of Via Crucis. This haunting and reverent piece sets the tone for Liszt's spiritual masterpiece, inviting listeners into a quiet, reflective space. Without further ado, Franz Liszt's Vexilla Regis, from Via Crucis, enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On this day in legal history, September 20, 1884, American suffragists formed the Equal Rights Party on the platform plank of recognizing women's right to vote. On this day in legal history, September 20th, we cast our gaze back to a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality in the United States. The Equal Rights Party, a political entity deeply rooted in the advocacy for equal rights and opportunities for all, irrespective of gender, convened for its national convention in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. In a groundbreaking move during this convention, the party nominated Belva Ann Lockwood, a distinguished attorney based in Washington, D.C., as their presidential candidate. Lockwood was not only a prominent figure in the legal sphere but also a fervent activist for women's rights, making her nomination a historic event in the pursuit of gender equality in American politics.Belva Ann Lockwood, born on October 24, 1830, was a trailblazer in the fields of law and politics, notably being one of the first female lawyers in the U.S. and the first woman to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1879. Initially a teacher and school principal, she later ventured into law, facing numerous gender-related barriers including being denied her diploma initially upon completing her law studies. Despite the challenges, she successfully lobbied Congress to pass a bill in 1879 that allowed qualified women attorneys to practice in any federal court. Lockwood also made history by running for president in 1884 and 1888 under the National Equal Rights Party, becoming the first woman to officially appear on ballots. Apart from her legal and political pursuits, she was a fervent advocate for women's rights, equal pay, and world peace. Lockwood passed away on May 19, 1917, leaving behind a legacy that broke barriers and paved the way for women in law and politics.Adding to the historic gravity of the event on September 20th was the nomination of Marietta Stow for the vice-presidential position. Stow, who served as the chairman of the convention, became the first woman to preside over a national nominating convention, marking a significant stride in breaking the gender barriers prevalent in the political arena during that period. Her nomination, alongside Lockwood's, underscored the party's commitment to fostering a society where leadership positions were accessible to all, regardless of gender. This convention and the nominations that ensued were a bold statement in the 19th century, echoing the party's unwavering dedication to championing equal rights and setting a precedent for future generations to build upon.The attorneys who facilitated the settlement allowing AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. to convert its APE preferred units into stocks will receive a fee of $5.7 million, a significant reduction from the initially proposed $20 million. This decision comes in the wake of a substantial decline in AMC's stock value post-conversion. The settlement had prevented AMC from going bankrupt during the pandemic, a victory largely attributed to the "meme stock" traders.Delaware judge, Morgan T. Zurn, who presided over the case, approved the reduced attorney fees, marking the end of a contentious legal battle between AMC's leadership and its investors. The stock value of AMC plummeted by about 85% since the settlement approval on August 11. Following this, AMC announced the sale of a significant number of shares, aiming to raise billions.The legal fee determination was a complex process, with Judge Zurn deciding to calculate it based on several factors including the completion of a 10-to-1 reverse stock split and the issuance of new class A shares. The fluctuating value of the additional shares distributed as part of the settlement also influenced the final fee amount. Initially, these shares were valued at nearly $130 million, but their worth decreased to around $48 million by the time of distribution.The case saw significant involvement from meme stock investors, who actively opposed the settlement, raising concerns over dilution and market manipulation theories circulating online. Rose Izzo, a retail investor who played a crucial role in delaying the stock conversion, was represented separately and her counsel was awarded around $213,000. Izzo's involvement, according to Judge Zurn, brought a necessary adversarial perspective to the proceedings, helping to scrutinize the fairness of the settlement amidst the collaborative stance of the primary parties involved.AMC's Post-APE Stock Crash Reduces Attorney Fees to $5.7 MillionAlex Jones, a prominent right-wing conspiracy theorist and host of Infowars, is facing scrutiny over his lavish spending habits amidst bankruptcy proceedings. Jones defended his expenditure of over $93,000 in July, stating that his role in an "unconventional industry" necessitates higher costs. This defense comes as Jones is being pursued for nearly $1.4 billion in damages awarded to families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, a tragedy Jones falsely claimed was a hoax.Jones argued that the highlighted expenses are not extraordinary but are being used by creditors to manipulate public opinion and potentially remove him from the air. Since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December, he has reportedly spent over $740,000 on non-bankruptcy protected assets. The creditors assert that Jones continues to lead an "opulent" lifestyle, maintaining assets that should have been liquidated post his bankruptcy filing.Jones maintains that his spending is necessary to fulfill his post-bankruptcy obligations and sustain his income as a celebrity talk show host. The families of the victims are considering requesting a court injunction to halt Jones' unnecessary expenditures or proposing the appointment of a trustee to manage his estate. Jones contends that these actions would infringe on his First Amendment rights, deeming them unconstitutional. The case is ongoing in the Southern District of Texas.Alex Jones Defends $100,000 a Month Lifestyle Amid Bankruptcy (1)In a potentially precedent-setting case, Harold Wells, whose daughter died in the recent Hawaii wildfires, has initiated a lawsuit against three significant landowners, including the governments of Hawaii and Maui County, as well as Kamehameha Schools, a prominent private landowner. Despite the fire not starting on their lands, Wells argues that these entities should be held accountable for allowing invasive grass species to proliferate on their properties, thereby intensifying the fire's spread. These grasses, identified by scientists as a major factor in the fire's escalation, created a substantial amount of fuel that exacerbated the blaze, which claimed 97 lives. The lawsuit posits that the maintenance of large quantities of dry vegetation in areas prone to fires should be considered an "inherently dangerous activity," akin to storing explosives. This case, if successful, might establish a legal framework for imposing liability on property owners amidst increasing fire risks due to climate change and expanding residential areas near wilderness zones. The defendants have either refrained from commenting or noted minimal involvement in the incident.Maui fire lawsuit blames landowners for wild grass growth | ReutersHunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, intends to plead not guilty to federal gun charges, as stated by his lawyer in a recent court filing. This development comes amidst an ongoing political storm, with House Republicans initiating an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, scrutinizing the alleged connections between Hunter's business activities and policies implemented during Biden's vice-presidential term (2009-2017). Hunter Biden, facing three criminal counts concerning gun possession, is the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be criminally indicted. These charges are expected to significantly influence the 2024 presidential campaign, potentially setting the stage for a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Hunter, who has held various roles including lobbyist, lawyer, and investment banker, has been a continuous target of attacks from Trump and other Republican figures, accusing him of misconduct linked to Ukraine and China. This case follows a collapsed plea agreement between Hunter and prosecutors over previous tax and gun charges.Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to gun charges | ReutersThe U.S. law firm Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer announced the inauguration of its new office in Boston, emphasizing its focus on life sciences and healthcare sectors, including transactions, litigation, and government investigations. Hemmie Chang, previously the co-leader of the life sciences industry group at Foley Hoag, will spearhead the new branch. Chang has a notable history of representing prominent companies like Daewoong Pharmaceutical and Windgap Medical in various corporate transactions. The new office will also welcome trial lawyers Joshua Barlow and Fred Kelly, who transitioned from Haug Partners in June. This strategic move aims to integrate Arnold & Porter more deeply into Boston's thriving life sciences and healthcare industry, as stated by Dan Kracov, the co-chair of the firm's respective practice. This development follows a trend of law firms establishing a presence in Boston, with several other firms having opened offices there in the past two years.Arnold & Porter joins influx of law firms to Boston | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Hey, y'all! Welcome back to the final chapter of our deep dive into the life of Victoria Woodhull. In this episode she runs for president, runs for president again, and then gets really into eugenics.

Episode 7: Ohio v. the Contenders. Alex catches “presidential fever” with 4 Ohioans who attempted to capture the highest office in the land. We sit down with the co-creators of “1865”, Steven Walters and Erik Archilla, to discuss the presidency and impeachment of Andrew Johnson. We discuss their 1865 Podcast, the impeachment of Andrew Johnson and the near presidency of Ohioan Benjamin Wade. Listen to 1865 here, my favorite podcast from 2019. https://wondery.com/shows/1865/ Erik and Steven discuss their excellent show and answer the question: why is Andrew Johnson our worst President ever? Bruce Carlson from the excellent “My History Can Beat Up Your Politics” podcast rejoins the show to discuss Senator Ben Wade. We discuss how close Sen. Wade came to becoming the 18th President of the United States. Alex also revisits the story of the first woman to run for President, Victoria Woodhull. Woodhull, from Homer, Ohio, is what Alex calls “the most interesting woman in the world.” We follow Woodhull’s brief time in the woman’s suffrage movement, her run as the presidential candidate of the Equal Rights Party in the 1872 Election and her arrest just days before that election. We replay our interview with Lisa Wood from the Ohio History Connection. Alex also discusses two more modern contenders: John Glenn in 1984 and John Kasich in 2016. Bruce rejoins us to discuss Glenn’s failed run at the Democratic nomination and the similarities between the crowded ’84 field and the two dozen Democratic candidates in 2020. Political analyst Kyle Kondik joins the show again to discuss the failed presidential campaign of Ohio Governor John Kasich in 2016. We look at the crazy 2016 Republican primary campaign and Kasich’s attempted run as the moderate Republican candidate vs. Donald Trump. Stop what you’re doing and go listen to the 1865 Podcast from our guests Steven Walter and Erik Archilla. https://wondery.com/shows/1865/ It’s my favorite history podcast from 2019 hands down. Also check out their great new show, American Election: Wicked Game. They breakdown the drama and the politics surrounding every US presidential election. https://wondery.com/shows/american-elections-wicked-game/

Vi möter en spjutspets, Victoria Bond, och en gränsgångare, Alex Shapiro. Victoria Bond föddes i Los Angeles och växte upp i New York och i Hollywood i en gediget kulturell familj. Modern var konsertpianist och studerade för bland annat Bela Bartók. Hennes far var sångare och läkare. Victoria Bond prövade på teater, målning och skulptur, men valde musiken och började studera komposition. Victoria Bond funderade på att bli dirigent. Hon mötte dirigenten Leonard Slatkin, äldre bror till en av henne klasskamrater, och fick goda råd av honom. Av hundratals sökande till dirigentlinjen vid Juilliard School of Music var Victoria Bond en av de sju som kom in och hon blev första kvinna någonsin som där tog examen i dirigering vid slutet av 1970-talet. När Victoria Bond började fanns det endast två andra kvinnor i USA som dirigerade orkestrar: Sarah Caldwell hos Boston operakompani och Eve Queler som hade startat sin egen operaorkester, The Opera Orchestra of New York. Under dirigentutbildningarna hade Victoria Bond lärare som Herbert von Karajan och Pierre Boulez. Mest betydde de två svenska dirigenterna Sixten Ehrling och Herbert Blomstedt. Efter en dirigentkarriär i USA, Kina, Brasilien och på Irland, ägnar Victoria Bond nu mest kraft åt att komponera. Hon komponerade bl a en opera om pianisten och tonsättaren Clara Schumann. Victoria Bonds opera Mrs President hade premiär i oktober 2012, endast en månad innan nästa presidentval i USA, det 57e, då Barack Obama blev omvald. Mrs President handlar om den första kvinnliga presidentkandidaten i USA, Victoria Woodhull, som även var första kvinna i USAs aktiebörs och den första kvinna i USA som ägde en tidning. Woodhull ställde upp i presidentvalet 1872. Som vice presidentkandidat valde hon den afroamerikanske författaren och talaren Frederick Douglass, som hade flytt från sin slavägare vid 43 års ålder. Han stödde suffragetternas kvinnokamp och abolitionisternas kamp mot slaveriet. Deras parti hette Equal Rights Party, men kallades också People's Party, the Cosmo-Political Party och the National Radical Reformers. Men Victoria Woodhull motarbetades starkt: Hon kallades Mrs Satan. Regeringen vägrade trycka hennes namn på röstsedlarna. Man ansåg att hon var ett år för ung. (Hon var 34.) Hon var kvinna. Hon sattes i fängelse. Först i augusti 1920 fick kvinnor rösträtt i USA. Ur librettot av Hillary Bell: Vi betalar skatt, vi lyder samma lagar, vi föder nya medborgare och vi lämnar bort dem till krig. Ändå är vi fattiga, maktlösa, mäns egendom. Var inte rädd, jag vill inte anarki, jag vill jämlikhet. Victoria for President! Victoria Bonds hemsida: http://www.victoriabond.com/ Mrs Presidents hemsida: http://www.MrsPresidentTheOpera.com/ Tonsättaren och filmmusikkomponisten Alex Shapiro växte upp på Manhattan på 1970-talet, och pendlar nu mellan intensiva New York och rofyllda San Juan Island, i nordvästra USA. Som tonåring rörde Alex Shapiro sig fritt i New Yorks mångfaldiga musikliv: punk, opera, jazz, klassiskt och nutida. Hon studerade bl a vid Manhattan School of Music. Senare fick hon ett lågbudgetjobb som filmmusikkompositör i Los Angeles och arbetade där i 15 år med att skriva musik till film och TV. Alex Shapiro var dock olycklig och saknade konsertlivet, då de båda musikvärldarna fungerade helt åtskiljda. Men när hon skrivit kammarmusik för en orkester på tio personer till ännu en lågbudgetfilm förstod hon hur mycket hon saknat att tonsätta konsertmusik. Hon bestämde sig för att byta karriär. -De kommersiella åren har stärkt min känsla för rytm och groove. Även min formkänsla och musikens rörelse har påverkats, fast numera använder jag andra harmonier, förklarar Alex Shapiro. Efter att ha varit van att spela på biopublikens känslor använder jag numera de emotionella verktygen friare i min konsertmusik. Människorna i de olika lyssnargrupperna är ju inte så olika varandra. Universiteten i USA söker ständigt ny repertoar till sina musikgrupper. Ofta är det orkestrar och ensembler vid olika universitet som beställer musik av Alex Shapiro. Att vara kvinna inom musikvärlden har aldrig medfört några problem för Alex Shapiro, som tackar alla tonsättande förmödrar för det. Hon är dock medveten om att diskriminering pågår. -Det är bäst att försöka hålla tyst om sådant, säger hon. Det skapar bara dåliga vibrationer och stöter bort människor. Vad du kan göra är att visa upp dina bästa verk och till unga tonsättare säger jag: Det finns inget glastak, himlen är gränsen! Alex Shapiro har ett radikalt förslag till föreningen Kvast, Kvinnlig anhopning av svenska tonsättare, som arbetar för att symfoniorkestrarna i Sveriges skall välja fler verk av kvinnor. -Jag tror inte det hjälper så värst mycket att prata med dem som administrerar orkestrarna. Vi glömmer så lätt att den nutida musikvärlden är liten och att de som finns utanför den behöver utbildas och informeras om hur läget är. Jag föreslår därför att ni söker upp skattebetalande kvinnor i Sverige: advokater, plåtslagare och andra, och ber dem reagera på att deras skattepengar mest går till manliga tonsättares verk. Jag tror att skattebetalarnas ord väger tyngre än tonsättarnas, säger Alex Shapiro. Alex Shapiros hemsida: http://www.alexshapiro.org/ Musiklista: Immersion: Surface, sats 2. Symphony for winds, percussion and prerecorded soundscape (2010) Alex Shapiro University of Minnesota Symphonic Wind Band Inspelad av Minnesota Public Radio Sandburg Suite Victoria Bond Nanette Kaplan Solomon, piano Character Sketches Variations on a Theme of Brahms Victoria Bond Manhattan Philharmonia. Glen Cortese, dir Thinking like a Mountain

A fortune-teller, spiritualist, stockbroker, and presidential candidate, Victoria Woodhull was a woman ahead of her time. When you think of the first female presidential candidate you probably think of Hilary Clinton, and while she may have been the most successful she was certainly not the first. In the 19th century, long before women had the right to vote Victoria Woodhull was the presidential candidate for the Equal Rights Party. While her candidacy was certainly controversial that was just one of her endeavors that raised eyebrows. In this episode, Jen will introduce you to a woman who ate controversy for breakfast, Victoria Woodhull. For ad free and exclusive content become a Patron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we revisit a Sarah and Deblina episode from 2011. In 1872, the Equal Rights Party nominated Victoria Woodhull for president, but her radical views and an personal scandal caused her to lose many supporters. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina recount the life of the first woman to run for U.S. president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

I femte och sista programmet möter vi en spjuspets, Victoria Bond, och en gränsgångare, Alex Shapiro. Victoria Bond föddes i Los Angeles och växte upp i New York och i Hollywood i en gediget kulturell familj. Modern var konsertpianist och studerade för bland annat Bela Bartók. Hennes far var sångare och läkare. Victoria Bond prövade på teater, målning och skulptur, men valde musiken och började studera komposition. Victoria Bond funderade på att bli dirigent. Hon mötte dirigenten Leonard Slatkin, äldre bror till en av henne klasskamrater, och fick goda råd av honom. Av hundratals sökande till dirigentlinjen vid Juilliard School of Music var Victoria Bond en av de sju som kom in och hon blev första kvinna någonsin som där tog examen i dirigering vid slutet av 1970-talet. När Victoria Bond började fanns det endast två andra kvinnor i USA som dirigerade orkestrar: Sarah Caldwell hos Boston operakompani och Eve Queler som hade startat sin egen operaorkester, The Opera Orchestra of New York. Under dirigentutbildningarna hade Victoria Bond lärare som Herbert von Karajan och Pierre Boulez. Mest betydde de två svenska dirigenterna Sixten Ehrling och Herbert Blomstedt. Efter en dirigentkarriär i USA, Kina, Brasilien och på Irland, ägnar Victoria Bond nu mest kraft åt att komponera. Just nu skriver hon en opera om pianisten och tonsättaren Clara Schumann. Victoria Bonds opera Mrs President har premiär i oktober 2012, endast en månad innan nästa presidentval i USA, det 57e, då Barack Obama skall försöka bli omvald. Mrs President handlar om den första kvinnliga presidentkandidaten i USA, Victoria Woodhull, som även var första kvinna i USA’s aktiebörs och den första kvinna i USA som ägde en tidning. Woodhull ställde upp i presidentvalet 1872. Som vice presidentkandidat valde hon den afroamerikanske författaren och talaren Frederick Douglass, som hade flytt från sin slavägare vid 43 års ålder. Han stödde suffragetternas kvinnokamp och abolitionisternas kamp mot slaveriet. Deras parti hette Equal Rights Party, men kallades också People's Party, the Cosmo-Political Party och the National Radical Reformers. Men Victoria Woodhull motarbetades starkt: Hon kallades Mrs Satan. Regeringen vägrade trycka hennes namn på röstsedlarna. Man ansåg att hon var ett år för ung. (Hon var 34.) Hon var kvinna. Hon sattes i fängelse. Först i augusti 1920 fick kvinnor rösträtt i USA. Ur librettot av Hillary Bell: ”Vi betalar skatt, vi lyder samma lagar, vi föder nya medborgare och vi lämnar bort dem till krig. Ändå är vi fattiga, maktlösa, mäns egendom. Var inte rädd, jag vill inte anarki, jag vill jämlikhet. Victoria for President!” Victoria Bonds hemsida: http://www.victoriabond.com/ Mrs President’s hemsida: http://www.MrsPresidentTheOpera.com/ Tonsättaren och filmmusikkomponisten Alex Shapiro växte upp på Manhattan på 1970-talet, och pendlar nu mellan intensiva New York och rofyllda San Juan Island, i nordvästra USA. Som tonåring rörde Alex Shapiro sig fritt i New Yorks mångfaldiga musikliv: punk, opera, jazz, klassiskt och nutida. Hon studerade bl a vid Manhattan School of Music. Senare fick hon ett lågbudgetjobb som filmmusikkompositör i Los Angeles och arbetade där i 15 år med att skriva musik till film och TV. Alex Shapiro var dock olycklig och saknade konsertlivet, då de båda musikvärldarna fungerade helt åtskiljda. Men när hon skrivit kammarmusik för en orkester på tio personer till ännu en lågbudgetfilm förstod hon hur mycket hon saknat att tonsätta konsertmusik. Hon bestämde sig för att byta karriär. -De kommersiella åren har stärkt min känsla för rytm och groove. Även min formkänsla och musikens rörelse har påverkats, fast numera använder jag andra harmonier, förklarar Alex Shapiro. Efter att ha varit van att spela på biopublikens känslor använder jag numera de emotionella verktygen friare i min konsertmusik. Människorna i de olika lyssnargrupperna är ju inte så olika varandra. Universiteten i USA söker ständigt ny repertoar till sina musikgrupper. Ofta är det orkestrar och ensembler vid olika universitet som beställer musik av Alex Shapiro. Att vara kvinna inom musikvärlden har aldrig medfört några problem för Alex Shapiro, som tackar alla tonsättande förmödrar för det. Hon är dock medveten om att diskriminering pågår. -Det är bäst att försöka hålla tyst om sådant, säger hon. Det skapar bara dåliga vibrationer och stöter bort människor. Vad du kan göra är att visa upp dina bästa verk och till unga tonsättare säger jag: Det finns inget glastak, himlen är gränsen! Alex Shapiro har ett radikalt förslag till föreningen Kvast, Kvinnlig anhopning av svenska tonsättare, som arbetar för att symfoniorkestrarna i Sveriges skall välja fler verk av kvinnor. -Jag tror inte det hjälper så värst mycket att prata med dem som administrerar orkestrarna. Vi glömmer så lätt att den nutida musikvärlden är liten och att de som finns utanför den behöver utbildas och informeras om hur läget är. Jag föreslår därför att ni söker upp skattebetalande kvinnor i Sverige: advokater, plåtslagare och andra, och ber dem reagera på att deras skattepengar mest går till manliga tonsättares verk. Jag tror att skattebetalarnas ord väger tyngre än tonsättarnas, säger Alex Shapiro. Alex Shapiro’s hemsida: http://www.alexshapiro.org/

In 1872, the Equal Rights Party nominated Victoria Woodhull for president, but her radical views and an personal scandal caused her to lose many supporters. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina recount the life of the first woman to run for U.S. president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers