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The Trailblazer Who Paved the Way for Women in Congress | Topeka News
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, the pioneering first woman from Kansas in the U.S. Senate, passed away at 94, leaving behind a legacy of grit, bipartisanship, and trailblazing courage. Once intimidated by the all-male Senate, she turned her solitude into strength, serving 18 years and championing health care reform, reproductive rights, and global justice. Rising after a personal separation, she defied expectations, forged her own path, and helped pave the way for generations of women in politics — from one lone senator to nine, and beyond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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