D is for Diane English
Each week for 26 weeks, I am publishing a post about women who are not widely known but should be—women who can inspire us, teach us, and encourage us to get…
C is for Comfort Women
Each week for 26 weeks, I am publishing a post about women who are not widely known but should be—women who can inspire us, teach us, and encourage us to get…
B is for Belle Case La Follette
Each week for 26 weeks, I am publishing a post about women who are not widely known but should be—women who can inspire us, teach us, and encourage us to…
A is for Annette Kellerman
I have been inspired by my many friends who are participating in the 7th Annual A to Z Challenge, where they commit to writing a blog post every day…
Writing Women’s Lives
She didn’t write it. (But if it’s clear she did the deed. . .) She wrote it, but she shouldn’t have. (It’s political, sexual, masculine, feminist.) She wrote it, but…
Women and the Hard Fought Battle to Vote
I finally sat down to watch Suffragette, a 2015 film directed by Sarah Gavron, which details women’s fight for the vote in Britain. I had read most of the…
One Small Girl
My daughter and I had a few things we really wanted to do together while she was home from college for winter break. On our list was the film He…
So Much Yet to Learn
Anytime I sit down with a book written by Gloria Steinem, I actually pause and reflect before opening the cover. After all, it was her Revolution from Within: A…
I Am Not Skinny
Note: This piece was shared with me by a young woman I am lucky enough to call my friend, and who has asked to remain anonymous. When I read I…
Do You Know These Medal of Freedom Recipients?
I have to admit that I was somewhat disappointed with this year’s Medal of Freedom recipients. Only six of the 17 recipients were women, and a large number of recipients…