A Consciousness-Raising Group, Los Angeles, 1972

Lyn: Sisters! Progress report: "Boy Scouts of America allow girls into its Explorer Scouts division!"

Edie: "Ain't no mountain high enough."

Lyn: "Girls are appointed as Senate pages for the first time in history!"

Edie: Make that "herstory."

Lyn: And oh, is this a breakthrough, or what? Since 1920, the Big Ten has had only men in their marching bands during football season. This season the University of Minnesota has decided to let women march with the men during football games.

Marge: What more could you want? "I am Woman, hear me roar."

Lyn: "Oh thank you University of Minnesota, being just a majorette was sapping my 'woman strength.'"

And Sisters, I've got a surprise, Ms. magazine. premier issue! Look, I got Gloria Steinem herself to autograph them. Here's yours, Edie, for you, Marge, and this one is for me.