Womanica

Ada Blackjack (1898-1983) learned to adapt to the harsh conditions of the Arctic as a castaway for two years. This month, we’re talking about adventurers – women who refused to be confined. They pushe...

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Sir Lady Java (c. 1943-present) stood against a Los Angeles law that targeted trans women, drag performers and anyone who dared to live openly outside the gender binary. Her fierce advocacy made her a...

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Sappho (c. 615 BC) was an ancient Greek poet and an architect of the very words we use to talk about queer identity today. We're celebrating Pride Month with Icons: supreme queens of queer culture. So...

29 Kesä 20235min

Renée Richards (1934-present) was possibly the first transgender woman to compete in a professional sport -- but she’d rather be known as an accomplished doctor than an accomplished athlete or activis...

28 Kesä 20236min

Nobuko Yoshiya (1896-1973) was a writer whose work helped pave the way for the popular Japanese illustrated genre of shōjo manga. We're celebrating Pride Month with Icons: supreme queens of queer cult...

27 Kesä 20235min

Nancy Kulp (1921-1991) became famous for her comedic role on a hit 1960s sitcom and later tried her hand in the political arena. She  kept people talking long after her career came to an end, by comin...

26 Kesä 20235min

Planned Parenthood is our partner in breaking the stigma around abortion. In today’s bonus episode, we share things you can do to help support a loved one who is having an abortion. We also hear from ...

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Miss Cleo, or Youree Dell Harris, (1962-2016) was a television psychic known for sitting behind a large table adorned with a crystal ball and candles, encouraging viewers to call her for a free readin...

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