Margaret Thorn
The realities of working-class life made her a lifelong rebel against poverty and injustice, especially as they affected women.
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Lettie Allen
New Zealand public servant, political activist, feminist and local politician
René Shadbolt
New Zealand civilian and military nurse, hospital matron and political activist
Emily Maguire
She was typical of many married women who, in lieu of pursuing a career, put their energies into promoting social and political causes.
Sarah Page
New Zealand teacher, feminist, prohibitionist, socialist and social reformer
María Teresa Kumar
As an Emmy nominated political and voting rights activist, María Teresa Kumar has dedicated her career to advocating for inclusive political participation.
Rashida Tlaib
As a life-long Detroiter, and one of the first Muslim-Americans, as well as the first Palestinian-American woman, ever elected to the United States Congress, Tlaib advocates for issues that affect the working-class.
Sarah McBride
The first openly transgender person elected to a state senate in the United States, Sarah McBride won a seat in the Delaware Senate on November 3, 2020. She was also the first openly transgender person to address a major party convention when she spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. McBride was instrumental in lobbying the Delaware state legislature in 2013 to pass a law that prohibited discrimination based on gender identity.
Stacey Abrams
The name Stacey Abrams has become synonymous with voting accessibility and turnout, making history by becoming the first woman and first African American woman to hold positions in state and national politics.
Laura Suisted
New Zealand writer, journalist and parliamentary reporter