The usual CONservative misogynists spew their anti-female anything diatribes from their bunkers while ignoring the historical aspects contained within Elise's fine essay.  While Hillary's nomination is the most current event, much more important are the differences between today and, not so distant, yesterday in this country as listed in the text.  Despite so many institutional failures over the course of the years, the human desire for real equality, freedom, and human rights continues to pound against the walls of exclusion, ignorance, stupidity and indentured servitude.  Keep up the good work, Elise.