Warrior Queens

The question of whether women should serve in the armed forces – and more specifically in active combat – is a topic of debate as ancient as warfare itself. While we may think the discussion is the result of contemporary feminism and activism, abundant historical evidence shows that women have commanded military units and female […]

Jeanette Rankin – Standing Alone Against Inequality and War

Why We Should Remember Jeanette Rankin “You can’t have freedom for anybody in society unless you have freedom for everybody. We women should picket everything. This is no time to be polite.” – Jeannette Rankin Jeanette Pickering Rankin was the first female politician to win a federal office seat in the United States. Originally from […]