Female congresswomen across the aisle came together on Monday, July 21 to strongly urge for the financial support of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. In 2020, the House passed a bill with bipartisan support to establish the museum, but funding has remained stalled for the past five years. Multiple attempts to move new bills […]
In Memoriam: Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Tireless Champion for Women’s Equality
Congresswoman Nita Lowey, a trailblazing advocate for gender equality and one of the most influential women to ever serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, passed away March 15, 2025. She was 87. Serving New York’s 17th Congressional District from 1989 to 2021, Lowey’s legacy is defined by her unwavering commitment to women’s rights, reproductive […]
Rest in Power: Equal Pay Advocate Lilly Ledbetter Dies at 86
From left to right: Katherine Spillar, Lilly Ledbetter, former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and Eleanor Smeal. Lilly Ledbetter, a remarkable equal pay advocate, passed away at age 86 on October 12, 2024. Her journey began in 1979 as a dedicated employee at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where she worked for nearly two decades. However, it […]
Honoring Rosalynn Carter: A Life Devoted to Equal Rights, Advocacy, and Service
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a transformative impact on mental health care reform as well as the continuing effort to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA was authored by suffragist Alice Paul in 1923 and was introduced in every session of Congress from 1923 until it passed […]
National Museum of Women in the Arts Reopening – Major Renovation, Bold Exhibitions, Public Programs
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) reopened on October 21 after a two-year renovation. The museum now offers renovated galleries with innovative presentations, inaugural exhibitions, and a transformed building. NMWA is the first museum in the world that is solely dedicated to championing women through the arts and advocates for better representation […]
Coco Gauff Thanks Billie Jean King After Winning the U.S. Open
At just 19, Coco Gauff became one of the youngest women to win the U.S. Open, and she made a point to thank the women who came before her. As she accepted her $3 million prize, Gauff turned to tennis icon Billie Jean King and said “Thank you Billie. For fighting for this.” Throughout her […]
Kim Ng Named First Female GM of a Major League Baseball Team
After a 30-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB), Kim Ng has been named the first female general manager of a national American baseball team, the Miami Marlins. Ng began her career as an intern with the Chicago White Sox, moving up through the ranks of an organization dominated by men and working with teams […]
Kamala Harris Becomes First Female VP-Elect in U.S. History
On Saturday, after days of uncertainty, the 2020 election was called for Vice President Joe Biden, making his running mate Senator Kamala Harris the first female, first Black and first South Asian woman to become Vice President-Elect in U.S. history. “So, I’m thinking about her and about the generations of women — Black Women. Asian, […]
Rep. Maloney Announces the Smithsonian Women’s History Act
Today Representatives Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) introduced the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act, which has 293 cosponsors and is expected to go to the U.S. House floor for a vote tomorrow afternoon. This bill will establish a Smithsonian museum dedicated to women’s history on the National Mall. “We are […]
Astronaut Christina Koch Returns to Earth after Record-Breaking Spaceflight
On Thursday morning NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth, marking the end of her 328 day-long journey in space. Koch follows in the footsteps of Peggy Whitson, who previously held the record of 288 days for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. During her time in space, Koch achieved yet another milestone for […]
FMF President Eleanor Smeal Inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Feminist Majority Foundation President Eleanor Smeal was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame this weekend for her many achievements and contributions to the United States women’s movement.
Saudi Women Prepare to Vote for the First Time
Women in Saudi Arabia registered to vote over the weekend, preparing to participate for the first time in local elections this December.
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: National Woman’s Party Begins ERA Campaign
July 21, 1923: The National Women’s Party’s campaign for a Constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal rights for women and men has officially been kicked off!
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: Suffragists, Across Divides, Continue Political Efforts
July 16, 1920: Both factions of the suffrage movement were quite busy today.
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: Seven Suffragists Invade Manhattan’s Financial District
Founding Feminists is the FMF’s daily herstory column. July 10, 1908: Harriot Stanton Blatch and six young suffragists invaded Manhattan’s financial district earlier today, and had much better success with its inhabitants than they did with the police. Before even arriving at the first stop, the one-vehicle automobile procession down Broadway attracted a good deal […]
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: Democratic Nominee for President Urges His Paty to Reconsider Suffrage
July 7, 1920: To the surprise of many long-time suffragists and veteran political observers, it’s starting to look as if it may be Democrats, not Republicans, who will be responsible for the final step needed to put woman suffrage into the Constitution.
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: Suffragists Sentenced to Three Days in Jail for Picketing the White House
July 6, 1917: Three days in jail was the sentence Judge Mullowney reluctantly imposed today in Washington, D.C.’s Police Court on eleven of the suffragists who took part in a “Silent Sentinel” picketing of the White House on July 4th.
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: Republican Party Officially Endorses ERA in Party Platform
June 26, 1940: “We favor submission by Congress to the States of an amendment to the Constitution providing for equal rights for men and women.”
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: NYC Bar Refusing Service to Women Will Face a Federal Suit
June 24, 1969: As a result of being refused service at one of New York City’s “men only” bars in January, Karen DeCrow and Faith Seidenberg, members of the National Organization for Women, filed a Federal suit today.
Uncategorized
Today in Herstory: Suffragists Arrested, Detained for Protesting Outside the White House
June 22, 1917: After enduring bitter cold, snow, rain, heat, humidity and attacks by unruly mobs over the past five months of picketing President Wilson by standing along the White House fence, two members of today’s contingent of “Silent Sentinel” suffragists encountered a new challenge.