The Pluralism Project at Harvard University convened “Religion and Politics 2004: Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices" on September 13, 2004  at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The aim of this forum was to discuss issues of concern for women in the upcoming elections, with a special emphasis on the voices of diverse religious women,  largely absent from the public conversation. The event was held in the Holeman Lounge at the National Press Club and hosted by Pluralism Project at Harvard University

• Press Release [pdf]
• Selected Links: Religion and Politics 2004: Multifaith Resources (2004)

[flickr_set id=72157624231503986] Speakers [Bios]

• Dr. Laila Al-Marayati, Muslim Women’s League
• Ms. Kim Bobo, National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice
• Ms. Veronica De La Garza, Youth Vote Coalition
• Ms. Maia Duerr, Buddhist Peace Fellowship
• Dr. Diana L. Eck, The Pluralism Project at Harvard University
• Ms. Sarah Eltantawi, Political Consultant
• Rabbi Marla Feldman, Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
• Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, National Council of Churches USA
• Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, Sikh Mediawatch and Resource Taskforce
• Ms. Sammie Moshenberg, National Council of Jewish Women
• Dr. Vasudha Narayanan, Department of Religion, University of Florida
• Sr. Catherine Pinkerton, NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
• Ms. Nancy Tate, League of Women Voters
• Ms. Karen Vagley, Faithful Democracy and the Lutheran Office for Governmental Affairs
• Dr. Linda Williams, Department of Government and Politics, University of Maryland

Schedule 9:00-9:30 A.M. Greetings by Diana Eck and opening remarks by Nancy Tate, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters 9:30-10:45 A.M. Panel 1, Religious Women’s Voices and Values, followed by Q&A [Transcript]

• Dr. Laila Al-Marayati, Muslim Women’s League
• Ms. Maia Duerr, Buddhist Peace Fellowship
• Rev. Brenda Girton-Mitchell, National Council of Churches
• Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, Sikh Mediawatch and Resource Taskforce
• Ms. Sammie Moshenberg, National Council of Jewish Women
• Dr. Vasudha Narayanan, Department of Religion, University of Florida

10:45-11:00 A.M. Coffee Break 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Panel 2, Religious Women’s Votes and Vision, followed by Q&A [Transcript]

• Ms. Veronica De La Garza, Youth Vote Coalition
• Ms. Sarah Eltantawi, Political Consultant
• Rabbi Marla Feldman, Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
• Sister Catherine Pinkerton, NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby
• Ms. Karen Vagley, Faithful Democracy and Lutheran Office for Governmental Affairs
• Dr. Linda Williams, Department of Government & Politics, University of Maryland

12:30-1:30 P.M. Lunch and opportunities for small group conversations 1:30 P.M.-1:40 P.M. Comments by Ms. Kim Bobo, National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice 1:40-3:00 P.M. Facilitated open discussion forum with panelists and participants