Patricia Schroeder, Feminist Trailblazer in Congress, Dies at 82 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Ms. Schroeder, who had a long career in the House, helped steer passage of legislation on family leave, pregnancy discrimination and other progressive causes.
Ms. Schroeder on the Capitol steps in Washington in 1977, addressing a rally against a ban on the use of federal funds for abortion. Bettmann, via Getty Images |