Articles related to "Susan B Anthony"



Susan B. Anthony: Freedom Fighter
Susan B. Anthony's fight for the right of women to vote was preceded by her involvement in the abolitionist movement to rid the United States of slavery.
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Thomson Opera The Mother of Us All
Opera in English 'The Mother of Us All' by Virgil Thomson. Plot synopsis, character list, and opera information on Susan Anthony, Women's Suffrage Advocate.
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Susan B. Anthony - The Woman for All Women
This is the story behind Susan B. Anthony's life and her determination to change the rights of women. From her upbringing in a Quaker home to the Women's Suffrage movements, her journey and challenges are truly inspiring for any woman in search of a beginning.
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A Mind of Her Own--Part 3
The work of Holly Springs, Mississippi, native Ida B. Wells for equal rights for all was almost forgotten until recently.
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Individualist Feminism- A Different Kind Of Women's Movement
This article outlines the history of a less well-known group of feminists, the individualist feminists, and where their libertarian spirited philosophy stands now.
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Lesbians in Americn History
A look at six lesbian or bisexual women who helped shape American history.
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Women and the Republican Party
The Republican Party was the first major U. S. political party to promote and defend the rights of women, including the right to equal pay for equal work.
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Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States
A brief history of the Suffragists fight for the right to vote. Lydia Taft, Abigail Adams, Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony
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175 Years of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
First published on December 19, 1843, after 175 years it is still one of the best known Christmas stories - scrooge, spirits, and seasonal salvation takes many forms!
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CLARA BARTON: Part Two
Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts. She worked with the wounded during the Civil War and went on to found the American Red Cross.
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The Bravest Woman in America: Part 2
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
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Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Four
The continuing series profiling the most effective and principled advocates for the cornerstone tenets of America's founding era.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Woman's Rights Activist
Elizabeth Cady Stanton helped found the American woman's rights movement, led the Seneca Falls Convention, wrote The Woman's Bible and brought about change for women.
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Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft's writings helped influence the attitudes and philosophies of nineteenth-century women's rights activitsts despite her radical and scandalous life.
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Who Was Isabella Beecher Hooker?
A look at the life of suffragette Isabella Beecher Hooker, daughter of Lyman Beecher and his second wife Harriet Porter Beecher.
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Eugene V. Debs Champion of Women's Equality
Five-time presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs argued passionately for socialism and labor reform but proved to be a progressive champion for women's rights as well.
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Friends (Quakers) and Women
Discussion of the role of women in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), highlighting a number of prominent Friends' women.
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Famous Descendants of Quaker Families
Quaker families produced many famous descendants, including politicians, artists and eight U.S. presidents.
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Madam C.J. Walker, Beauty Entrepreneur
The many accomplishments of African-Americans are well known to us in the twenty-first century, but those of Mme. C. J. Walker are well worth retelling.
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Surprise! Pro-Life Feminist isn't an Oxymoron
An introduction to the new list of feminist-friendly links on <b>both</b> sides of the Choice issue

Unitarian Universalism - A Compromise for Many
Why the Unitarian Universalist church my be the answer many interfaith couples are seeking.
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Writers Alice and Phoebe Cary
A brief look at the lives and careers of the Cary sisters, Alice and Phoebe, from Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Ethel Percy Andrus
AARP is a well known acronym in American households. Lesser known is the name Ethel Percy Andrus, the powerhouse visionary that made it all possible.
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Fourth of July History and Facts
Although the nation has celebrated July 4th since the end of the 18th Century, the holiday has been frequently transformed to address contemporary national issues.
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Important Women in Iowa History
It's easy to find information about women making a difference today, but what of the women who began paving the way centuries ago?
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Lesson Plans For March
Creative classroom activities for teachers that capitalize on March as a springboard for activities and lesson plans tied to significant historical and social "firsts."
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Palin and Clinton Crack the Glass Ceiling
Clinton exemplifies the feminist movement and Palin is part of the generation of post-feminine women, both of whom benefited from the political battles of the past.
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The 19th Amendment
It all began in upstate New York in 1848 when five women organized the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls.
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The Angel of the Battlefield
A brief war and postwar biography of Clara Barton
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The Women's Civil War
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The Women's Rights Movement
Are the freedoms that female human rights activists fought so hard to obtain now being taken for granted?
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What is a Social Entrepreneur?
Social entrepreneurship isn't new, but the buzz generated by those who practice it is. Learn more about this emerging form of entrepreneurship here.
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Become An Activist
Here are steps to become an activist for social causes. Activism is a movement addressing an issue, perhaps by petitions, rallies and lifestyle changes. Make a difference
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Biography of Elizabeth Oakes-Smith
Like so many talented Americans, Elizabeth Oakes-Smith left this world without knowing the full impact of her life and work on society.
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Daring Women
A list taken by a postcard book, "Women Who Dared," revisits brave women from all walks of life who made a positive difference in the lives of women and men.
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Famous People Without Children
Celebrites and historical figures without children
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Graduation Day Quotes
Here's a collection of quotes about graduation that you can use for graduation speeches, parties, and ceremonies.
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I'm Thankful To Be A Woman
Thanksgiving Special! Why should a woman be thankful for not being a man? Even though women may have difficult issues to deal with, there are LOTS of reasons to be thankful to be a woman.
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Let's Celebrate February
Check out all these cool happenings in February. Includes ideas and activities for kids crafts.
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MINORITY MUSEUMS Part II - Women by Mary Haegele
Museums that tell the history of peoples that are minorities within the culture that they live. Emphasis is on minority owned museums. This article is about women.
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Victoria Claflin Woodhull
The first woman to become a stock broker, address a congressional committee, and run for president, Victoria was a maverick of her time.
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Abigail Scott Duniway (Part 2)
Abigail Scott Duniway was one of the leading women who fought for women's rights in the Pacific Northwest, especially the right to vote. She also fought for the rights for women to enter a contract and for women to have equal rights in a divorce. She also fought for the abolition of slavery. She had six children of her own, but never stopped fighting for human rights.
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Naked, Deathless Splendor: The Majesty of America’s Greatest Champion
Final Installment of our series profiling the Greatest Champions of The United States of America
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Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Five
The fifth installment in our series looking at the most effective and principled advocates for America's founding principles.
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Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Six
The sixth part in our look at the greatest champions of the United States and its principles in all of American history.
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Weight Gain
The best ally you can have on your menopausal journey is ten "extra" pounds. I know you don't want to hear this. Read on to find out why.
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Wisconsin Women Who Made a Difference
Stories of four women associated with Wisconsin, who made a difference either in Wisconsin or the country.
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Jewels for Christmas from Avi, Susan Albert and Raab Associates
Reviews of popular books for the Christmas season by well-known and not so known children's authors. Interview with AVI and Susan Wittig Albert.
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The Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution
In 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment assured freed slaves the right to vote. At that time a woman's right to vote was still not universal.
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