Girl Power in Government

This week is almost too good to be true in the estrogen kingdom!

* Iceland officially chooses Johanna Sigurdardottir as the world’s first openly lesbian woman prime minister – you go girl!

* The wife of Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga has announced her official participation in a “sex boycott” ordered to end the political feud that is currently paralyzing the Kenyan government. I imagine it was something along the lines of : “Sorry hubby, if you won’t put out for Kenya, I won’t put out for you.”

* Last but not least, the resignation of Justice David Souter from the Supreme Court has sent rumors flying that a female replacement is in the works. Finally, order in the court!

In Iceland, Johanna Sigurdardottir’s left-wing coalition is taking power from the conservative, independent party.  The 18-year leadership of the latter, male-dominated party is widely regarded as being responsible for the country’s current economic collapse. Under Sigurdardottir, women are returning in high numbers to parliamentary positions. The Icelandic media has even identified their new government as the fourth strongest female power house in the world.

While Iceland is showing females that there’s  strength in numbers, Ida Odinga, wife of the Kenyan PM proved today that there’s also strength in…um, well, you know…down there. Kenya’s Federation of Women Lawyers has been urging the wives of top ranking politicians involved in both sides of the stand-off to abstain from having sex with their husbands until a resolution is reached. “Women wanted to drive the issue home…they did it with a light touch,” Odinga spoke out on her decision to join the protest. Her response is fitting as she is well-known for being a woman of few words, but full of calculated action. In September of last year, she turned down the traditional $70,000 paycheck given to all wives of state for their “social responsibilities”, an act of grace that the Kenyan media praised very highly.

In the United States, all eyes are on the next Supreme Court candidate. The Daily Beast has laid out its list of top picks, not even bothering to insist on gender neutrality. Convinced that a democratic female has the highest bid, they have profiled Diane P. Wood, Sonia Sotomayor, Kim Mclane Wardlaw, Leah Ward Sears, and a few more to give you a peek at who may be in store. One look at their extensive qualifications and us women of the world can breathe a huge sigh of relief. Miss California, Rest In Peace.

Article By: Ashley Dresser