Articles Index
Norma McCorvey
Norma McCorvey was Roe in the famous Roe v. Wade case, noted for converting from a pro-choice to an anti-abortion point of view.
Women in the Tudor Dynasty
Would Henry VIII be nearly so fascinating if he didn't have so many fascinating female connections -- not only wives, but daughters, sisters, ancestors, and others? Here are some of the key women in the life and reign of Henry VIII.
Women's Suffrage Events
A time line of events in the history of women's suffrage in America.
International Woman Suffrage Timeline - to 1929
Dates that various countries gave the vote to women.
Mary McLeod Bethune
An extended biography of educator and racial justice activist Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College, with links to quotes from Mary McLeod Bethune and more information on this site and on the Net.
What You Need to Know About Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony - what you need to know about Susan B. Anthony, women's suffrage foremother.
May 5
May 5 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
May 4
May 4 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
May 6
May 6 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
May 10
May 10 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
May 11
May 11 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
Anna Jarvis Quotes
Quotes from Anna Jarvis, founder of the modern Mother's Day.
Lucy Burns
Lucy Burns was a key organizer and participant in the more militant wing of the American suffrage movement, helping to win passage of the 19th Amendment.
Lorna Dee Cervantes
Lorna Dee Cervantes is famous for bridging cultures in her writing. Learn about the feminism of acclaimed Chicana poet Lorna Dee Cervantes.
Feminism Definition: Consciousness-Raising
What is consciousness-raising? Learn what the term consciousness-raising meant in the feminist movement.
May 7
May 7 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
May 1
May 1 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
Motherhood Quotes
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
May 8
May 8 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
May 9
May 9 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
Jane Fonda and POWs: One Out of Three
Yes, she went to North Vietnam and denounced the United States presence in Vietnam - but no, she didn't directly turn in POWs and cause their deaths.
Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich is an internationally recognized, award-winning poet. Read about the background and feminist activism of Adrienne Rich.
May 16
May 16 - birthdates of notable women and other important events, plus quote for the day
Betsy Ross and the First American Flag: Maybe Not
Betsy Ross didn't make the first American flag, so why keep telling a false story?
Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross biography - information on Betsy Ross and her contribution to history.