Resisters: Dolores Ibárruri
Dolores Ibárruri (1895-1989) was a fiery leftist activist during the Spanish Civil War, and best known by her battle name, “La Pasionaria.”This month, we’re highlighting Women of Resistance. Whether f...
13 Sep 20226min
Resisters: Gisèle Halimi
Gisele Halimi (1927-2020) made arguments in court that paved the way for abortion rights in France. She also represented revolutionaries fighting against oppression and colonialism.This month, we’re h...
12 Sep 20225min
Resisters: Olympe de Gouges
Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793) was a playwright and political activist during the French Revolution. While her country was reimagining its political future, the equal rights the revolutionaries promised...
9 Sep 20225min
Resisters: Trieu Thi Trinh
Trieu Thi Trinh (c. 226 - c. 248) was a legendary figure, sometimes called the Vietnamese Joan of Arc. She was only 19 when she led an army that beat back invading Chinese forces. This month, we’re h...
8 Sep 20224min
Resisters: Dorothy Day
Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was the founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. A political and religious radical, she rejected institutional authority.This month, we’re highlighting Women of Resistance. Whe...
7 Sep 20226min
Resisters: Aletta Jacobs
Aletta Jacobs (1854-1929) was the first woman doctor in the Netherlands. She spent her life caring for women - as a doctor, and as a political activist. This month, we’re highlighting Women of Resista...
6 Sep 20224min
Resisters: Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Dorothy Pitman Hughes (1938-present) is a community organizer and child welfare advocate, who was a leader of the Women’s Movement in the 1970s.This month, we’re highlighting Women of Resistance. Whet...
5 Sep 20226min
Resisters: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (1890-1964) was one of the most influential American labor organizers of the 20th century. From stirring up successful workers’ strikes to advocating for women in the workforce,...
2 Sep 20226min
