It's a horrible thing to say I know but the vast majority of leftism in the United States, going back well over a century, has been spearheaded by women and (self-hating) Jews. Secularized, galut Jews are dupes for every kind of evil cause on the planet and secular, "empowered" women are the same. I agree with Rubystars when she says that feminism is a tool used by communism as a means of destroying the structure of the family and society.
In terms of really awesome and special female politicians or social commentators, I can think of two right off the top of my head: Michele Bachmann and Debbie Schlussel. That says something about how severely brainwashed women are in the west.