August 2020 marked 100 years since women in the U.S. were finally given the right to vote. Though the Declaration of Independence in 1776 declared that all ‘men’ are created equal, the U.S. Constitution did not grant such equality to women.
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Podcast: 10 Examples of Being on the Wrong Side of History
Here are 10 cases of ideas or theories that were once widely believed, but most definitely are on the Wrong Side of History – some are moral, some technological, and some philosophical. Through today’s lens, some of these will appear ridiculous … or even repugnant. Yet at the time, in their day, they were deemed Fact andContinue reading “Podcast: 10 Examples of Being on the Wrong Side of History”
10 Forgotten Facts about Women’s Suffrage
August 18th, 2020 marked 100 years since women in the U.S. were finally given the right to vote. Though the Declaration of Independence in 1776 declared that all ‘men’ are created equal, the U.S. Constitution did not grant such equality to women. For the next 144 years, U.S. women were denied the right to vote,Continue reading “10 Forgotten Facts about Women’s Suffrage”
The Audacious Career of Journalist Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly was the penname of the daring 18th century journalist and entrepreneur Elizabeth Cochrane.
Edith Wilson – America’s Forgotten Woman President
On the morning of October 2, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson, then in his second term, attempted to stand from his bed in the White House private quarters and suffered a massive stroke. He collapsed to the floor and First Lady Edith Wilson had to drag him back to bed, where he lost consciousness. Mrs. WilsonContinue reading “Edith Wilson – America’s Forgotten Woman President”
10 Examples of Being on the Wrong Side of History
Here are 9 cases of ideas or theories that were once widely believed as truth, but most definitely ended up on the Wrong Side of History, some are moral, some technological, and some philosophical.
Mother Jones, the Mother of Labor Unions
You may know the name Mother Jones from the progressive news magazine & website. But its namesake, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was a fearless fighter for the working class and a tireless labor activist. Her opponents in industry and congress labeled her “The most dangerous woman in America!” Jones combined radical organizing methods and energeticContinue reading “Mother Jones, the Mother of Labor Unions”