The star, who has portrayed dozens of iconic women on the big screen, made a not-so-subtle dig at federal policies that have removed references to women.
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Inspiring Quotes from 11 Iconic Women Who Made History
For Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting women who achieved fantastic “firsts” in politics, the arts and more. These are their words.
Norah O’Donnell’s New Book Celebrates Unsung Women Heroes
The journalist said she wrote the book in part because “I love history, but in school I did not learn a lot about women in history.”
She Fought for Her People’s Rights – And to Safeguard Native American Culture
Zitkála-Šá was a prolific writer and activist who co-founded the National Council of American Indians. And she penned the first ever Native opera.
A Fun Feminist Playlist to Cure Your Political and Patriarchal Blues
In these troubling times, who couldn’t use a little comfort – and fun? The Story Exchange staff has pulled together a list of our favorite uptempo, pro-women songs.
These Are the Kick-Ass Women We Need Right Now
To kick off Women’s History Month, we’ve made a list of the women and movements that embody the bold, decisive action-taking the world needs.
Her Career Challenged Stereotypes — and So Did Her Most Famous Photo
Frances B. Johnston served as the White House’s first official photographer but captured far more when it came to American identity.
A New Push to Elevate U.S. Women’s History in High Schools
Two teachers are pushing to create a College-Board-approved course that would teach the achievements of American women.
100 Years of Power, Part 1: Battle for Suffrage
How Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton led a rancorous fight, at times at odds with Lucy Stone and Sojourner Truth. With historian Ellen DuBois.
She Came, She Saw, She Conquered: 8 Women Who Changed The World
The next time you wear blue jeans or use a stir-fry pan, thank these women. Here’s a look at eight game-changers for Women’s History Month.