Sally Reed was not asking for special treatment. She was a grieving mother asking to administer her son’s estate. But Idaho law said that if…
Category: Women’s Equality Awareness
1965 — Griswold v. Connecticut Protects Married Couples’ Access to Contraception
Before Griswold v. Connecticut, the state of Connecticut claimed the power to police even a married couple’s private decision to use birth control. That may…
1848 — The Seneca Falls Convention and the Birth of a Movement
In 1848, women were expected to know their place. They were told to stay quiet in politics, obedient in marriage, limited in education, and dependent…
The History of Women’s Suffrage and Civil Rights: A Fight That Still Matters
Explore the pivotal milestones, courageous leaders, and ongoing fight for gender equality that have shaped women’s suffrage and civil‑rights movements.
Celebrating Women Leaders and Role Models: Why Representation Keeps Equality Moving
Discover the stories of trailblazing women across politics, science, business, and activism who are shaping a more equal world and inspiring the next generation.