Dr Marie Equi
Doctor in the American West who provided care to working-class and poor patients, including birth control information and abortions at a time when both were illegal.
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Stormé DeLarverie
Stormé DeLarverie was a butch lesbian with zero tolerance for discrimination, or as she called it, “ugliness.” During an era that often showed hostility towards LGBTQ people, and queer women in particular, DeLarverie provided safety and acceptance.
Judith Plaskow
American theologian, author, and activist
Fran Lebowitz
American author, public speaker, and social commentator known for her sharp wit and incisive views on contemporary culture, politics, and the idiosyncrasies of modern life.
Esther Roper
Irish-English women’s rights activist Esther Roper fought for equal employment and voting rights for working-class women.
Dr Mary Daly
Radical feminist philosopher, theologian, and academic.
Nobuko Yoshiya
Japanese novelist known for her prolific career during the Taishō and Shōwa periods
Laura Hershey
American poet, journalist, and disability rights activist. Known for her powerful writing and advocacy, she explored themes of disability, identity, and social justice.
Karin Boye
Famed Swedish poet, novelist and short story writer
Margaret C Anderson
Influential American publisher, editor, and writer, best known for her work in founding and editing the literary magazine “The Little Review”.