Henriette Caillaux (1874-1943) caused chaos on the French political scene when she shot and killed Gaston Calmette, editor of...

Hazel Dickens (1935-2011) used her voice — and her guitar — to fight against abuse of the working class. Though she  evolved...

Hattie Canty (1933-2012) was one of the greatest strike leaders in U.S. history. This month, we’re highlighting Ragers: women...

Grace Lee Boggs (1915-2015) was an activist who fought for change for over 70 years. Her intersectional organizing work helped...

Fannie Sellins (c. 1870-1919) was a fearless union leader who stood up to big bosses. She fought tirelessly to alleviate the...

Marie Nyswander died in 1986. She’d achieved almost everything she set out to, but she wanted more: even better medications than...

Constance Kopp (1878-1931) was the first woman sheriff’s deputy in the United States. She’s now known as a pioneering...

Caroline Norton (1808-1877) was a pioneer of women’s rights in 19th century England through sheer determination and wit. This...

Carmelita Torres (1900-present) laid her life on the line to protest America’s border crossing policies.  This month, we’re...