Ragers: Constance Kopp
Constance Kopp (1878-1931) was the first woman sheriff’s deputy in the United States. She's now known as a pioneering feminist, but when she was alive she was seen as an aggressive woman tired of men ...
3 Touko 20236min
Ragers: Caroline Norton
Caroline Norton (1808-1877) was a pioneer of women’s rights in 19th century England through sheer determination and wit. This month, we’re highlighting Ragers: women who used their anger— often righte...
2 Touko 20239min
Ragers: Carmelita Torres
Carmelita Torres (1900-present) laid her life on the line to protest America’s border crossing policies. This month, we’re highlighting Ragers: women who used their anger— often righteous, though not...
1 Touko 20235min
Mischief Makers: Lupe Vélez
Lupe Vélez (1908-1944) was a star unlike any Hollywood had ever seen before. Dubbed the “Mexican Hurricane” by the press, she was always ready to stir up trouble. This month, we’re talking about Misch...
28 Huhti 20238min
Mischief Makers: Linda Taylor
Linda Taylor (1926-2002) likely committed a multitude of crimes throughout her life: theft, kidnapping, and possibly even murder. But she was best known for committing welfare fraud. This month, we’re...
27 Huhti 20237min
Mischief Maker: Marijane Meaker
Marijane Meaker (1927-2022) was a prolific author who wrote across multiple genres under multiple pen names. She even spawned a new kind of writing – lesbian pulp fiction. This month, we’re talking...
26 Huhti 20234min
Mischief Makers: Khutulun
Khutulun (c. 1260- c. 1306) was a Mongolian noblewoman who refused to marry any man unless he could beat her in wrestling – but she was impossible to pin down. This month, we’re talking about Mischie...
25 Huhti 20234min
Mischief Makers: Yoshiko Kawashima
Yoshiko Kawashima (1907-1948) was a Chinese princess turned Japanese spy who had her sight set on reclaiming her family’s glory. This month, we’re talking about Mischief Makers: oddballs, chameleons,...
24 Huhti 20236min
