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<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Politicians have been talking a lot about the role of women in society. We might all benefit from considering a little history on this not-so-new topic.

2012-05-01T10:44:00-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessPoliticians have been talking a lot about the role of women in society. We might all benefit from considering a little history on this not-so-new...78fe51d6-4212-4534-ab30-b10345f86e2c

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Maybe what we all need is a little more courtesy.

2012-04-17T00:01:00-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessMaybe what we all need is a little more courtesy. “Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.” This quote from President Theodore...7167bdfe-f624-4574-9bf9-f5b1962298d9

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> According to the United States General Social Survey, women’s overall level of happiness has dropped since 1972.

2009-09-28T17:43:02-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin Agness According to the United States General Social Survey, women’s overall level of happiness has dropped since 1972. Two professors...0bf604da-8b23-45bc-bd3a-fae6eff6b690

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Supporters purport to use "diversity" synonymously with open-mindedness; they argue for the U-Va. administration to hire a "dean for diversity," for the faculty to offer a wider variety of classes and for students to sign a "diversity pledge."

2009-04-06T15:57:37-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessWhat does "diversity" mean on campus today? Student reaction to the University of Virginia's announcement of J. Harvie Wilkinson III, a judge...269ef973-d3af-4b4f-8f47-855fa201bf6c

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Valentine's Day is supposed to be a day of celebrating love, romance, and the sweetheart in your life.

2009-03-02T00:00:58-05:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessCollege freshmen quickly learn that "hooking up" means engaging in a physical relationship with someone who you may or may not have known...3dd0cc3e-417c-4ef8-929b-ad299c90f27b

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> On campuses across the nation, young women are enthusiastically taking the stage throughout the month of February chanting a four-letter word for women’s body parts, recreating child rape and degrading men as part of The Vagina Monologues.

2009-02-25T16:27:16-05:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin Agness On campuses across the nation, young women are enthusiastically taking the stage throughout the month of February chanting a four-letter word...49da7330-b6d5-4e32-a928-376260ef133a

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> The Obama Campaign dominated college campuses this fall. There is no way around that. At my own campus, the University of Virginia, seeing Obama paraphernalia on my way to class became as common as seeing North Face fleeces.

2009-01-22T18:30:46-05:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessThe Obama Campaign dominated college campuses this fall. There is no way around that. At my own campus, the University of Virginia, seeing...81af5c14-7a8b-46b2-a986-0ae800dc0646

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> On Jan. 20, 2005, George Bush was sworn in as president of the United States. On Jan. 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. The University of Virginia decided to suspend classes on only one of these important days. Can you guess which one?

2009-01-19T00:00:01-05:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessOn Jan. 20, 2005, George Bush was sworn in as president of the United States. On Jan. 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th...05b84624-7c38-450b-a59f-73b84bd21659

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Feminists were devastated by Senator Barack Obama’s final Cabinet selections. Although Obama has not reversed any of his policy positions, he has committed a major crime in their eyes.

2008-12-29T00:00:13-05:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessFeminists were devastated by Senator Barack Obama’s final Cabinet selections. Although Obama has not reversed any of his policy positions, he has...5fd8f250-426f-4f02-a829-9331caa4c05f

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> If Barracuda by Heart is Sarah Palin’s theme song, I’m Still a Guy by Brad Paisley should be Todd Palin’s theme song.

2008-11-12T16:56:43-05:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin Agness If Barracuda by Heart is Sarah Palin’s theme song, I’m Still a Guy by Brad Paisley should be Todd Palin’s theme song. Paisley’s I’m Still a...77dc5dc4-7d4a-455c-834a-6f9e6b23905f

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> One of the first attacks launched at Governor Sarah Palin when she was announced as Senator John McCain’s running mate was that she was not smart enough to be one step away from the presidency.

2008-10-27T00:00:06-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessOne of the first attacks launched at Governor Sarah Palin when she was announced as Senator John McCain’s running mate was that she was not smart...381c834d-506c-4ecd-98f9-b68c1fd6786c

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> The Obama Campaign has infiltrated college and graduate school campuses throughout the United States.

2008-10-19T21:36:14-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessThe Obama Campaign has infiltrated college and graduate school campuses throughout the United States. One day last week, on my way to class I was...fe59de8f-35b9-49d9-bf49-cd89503e8844

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Both Presidential candidates are fighting vigorously to win over women voters, recognizing women could decide their fate on November 4th.

2008-09-24T17:48:40-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin Agness Both Presidential candidates are fighting vigorously to win over women voters, recognizing women could decide their fate on November 4th. ...ed6de753-97dd-449e-908b-2fa34a5415ca

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Palin grew up in an age when many of her female counterparts chose to reject marriage and husbands.

2008-09-07T20:52:08-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessGovernor Sarah Palin has grown up in a world full of open doors. She was born on February 11, 1964. By the time she entered middle school, Title...f0a30ce7-b329-4c68-a8cb-138180248e61

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Throughout the Democratic National Convention, media outlets highlighted the faction within the Democratic Party composed of Hillary Clinton supporters who intend to vote for John McCain.

2008-08-29T12:22:38-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessThroughout the Democratic National Convention, media outlets highlighted the faction within the Democratic Party composed of Hillary Clinton...f406131f-0b98-4d2b-90aa-58026f9bc3c4

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Superwoman made a curious appearance this weekend, gracing the program cover of the National Organization for Women (NOW) National Conference.

2008-07-21T16:34:33-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin Agness Superwoman made a curious appearance this weekend, gracing the program cover of the National Organization for Women (NOW) National...e2bb6e77-e5ac-4624-9fcf-4fc01fc09621

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> This political season, the Democratic primary quickly turned into a lightning rod for discussing sexism, the “glass ceiling” and the good ol’ boys club.

2008-06-25T16:58:22-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessThis political season, the Democratic primary quickly turned into a lightning rod for discussing sexism, the “glass ceiling” and the good ol’ boys...5afd379d-d955-4f47-9214-06b263fa304e

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> Listening to Hillary Clinton’s concession speech last weekend made me feel like an unwilling participant in a 21st century “consciousness-raising” session.

2008-06-16T00:00:12-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin AgnessIn the late 1960s, radical feminists throughout the United States engaged in “consciousness-raising” sessions, seeking to make women aware of how...67f8661e-aa20-4146-81ca-d8ce4178c1b2

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> We are in the midst of graduation season. Commencement ceremonies are a time for celebrating the achievement of students.

2008-05-20T15:49:19-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin Agness We are in the midst of graduation season. Commencement ceremonies are a time for celebrating the achievement of students. They are...9a2ba841-7fe4-462a-9a69-f447fa4f8b04

<a href='http://townhall.com/columnists/karinagness/'>Karin Agness Column</a><br /> San Diego beating University of Connecticut? West Virginia defeating Duke? Davidson in the Elite Eight? Who would have predicted these upsets? I guess this is why they call it March Madness.

2008-03-31T17:01:47-04:002012-05-30T23:33:23ZKarin Agness San Diego beating University of Connecticut? West Virginia defeating Duke? Davidson in the Elite Eight? Who would have predicted these...