Key takeaways:
- Pat Schroeder was a pioneering advocate for women’s and family rights, and was a member of Congress for 24 years.
- She was instrumental in passing the Family Leave Bill in 1993, and tested the waters for a presidential run in 1987.
- Schroeder was an icon for the feminist movement, and her legacy will live on in the countless women she inspired.
Former U.S. Representative Pat Schroeder, a pioneering advocate for women’s and family rights, passed away on Monday night at the age of 82. Schroeder was a member of Congress for 24 years, representing Colorado’s first district. During her time in office, she was known for her rapier wit and unorthodox methods, which often put her at odds with the powerful elite.
Schroeder was a vocal advocate for women’s rights, and was instrumental in passing the Family Leave Bill in 1993. This bill provided job protection for those taking care of a newborn, sick child, or parent. In 1987, she also tested the waters for a presidential run, mounting a fundraising drive.
Schroeder’s former press secretary, Andrea Camp, said Schroeder suffered a stroke recently and died at a hospital in Celebration, Florida, the city where she had been residing in recent years.
Schroeder was an icon for the feminist movement, and was unafraid of embarrassing her congressional colleagues in public. She was also known for her refusal to join what she called “the good old boys’ club” in order to score political points.
Schroeder’s legacy will live on in the countless women she inspired to pursue their dreams and fight for their rights. Her death is a great loss to the nation, and she will be remembered for her courage and determination.
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