The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas1950-04-17Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0032Helen Gahagan Douglas is running for United States Senate in California and is giving a speech to voters. She emphasizes her belief in democracy, private enterprise, and the importance of owning property. She also discusses the dangers of labeling democratic efforts as socialist or communist, and stresses the importance of maintaining freedom and democracy to prevent the spread of communism. Douglas opposes the Committee on Un-American Activities and believes in the separation of government powers to protect freedom.