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Historian Kate Clarke Lemay gave American History TV a guided tour of a National Portrait Gallery exhibit marking the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Using images of early suffrage…

In commemoration of the 19th Amendment’s centennial, Smithsonian National Museum of American History director Anthea Hartig took questions about the long campaign to win women the vote, the struggle…

Independent Women’s Forum’s Inez Stepman discussed efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. The Equal Rights Amendment is a proposed amendment to the Constitution designed to guarantee…

The House in a 232-183 vote passed a resolution to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress approved the ERA in 1972.…

ERA Coalition Co-President and CEO Carol Jenkins talked about efforts to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. She spoke via video link from New York City.

Author Heather Mac Donald talked about her books and took viewer questions. Ms. Mac Donald is the author of several books, including The Burden of Bad Ideas, The War on Cops, and, most…

Gloria Steinem talked about her book, The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Rebellion, in which she chronicled her life and career…

Harvard University Law Professor Alan Dershowitz talked about his book, Guilt by Accusation: The Challenge of Proving Innocence in the Age of #MeToo, in which he offered his thoughts on how…

Mo Moulton talked about The Mutual Admiration Society: How Dorothy L. Sayers and her Oxford Circle Remade the World for Women, which chronicles author Dorothy Sayers work for women’s rights…

New York Times Magazine contributor Peggy Orenstein talked about her book, Boys and Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity, in which she examined…

Women responded to the question, “What is your top issue for 2020?”

Kathryn Kolbert, the attorney who in 1992 argued Planned Parenthood vs. Casey before the Supreme Court, took part in a National Constitution Center debate about reproductive rights. Other…

A House Education and Labor subcommittee held a hearing to examine the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bill requiring employers to make accommodations for pregnant workers. Among the…

Politico hosted its annual “Women Rule” Summit with members of Congress, journalists and women executives. This portion of the event included an interview with Lara Trump, President Trump’s…

Efforts to build a National Women’s History Museum in Washington, D.C., have been underway for more than 20 years. It currently exists as an online museum and offers local walking tours focused…

Cathy Gorn described the National History Day contest held at the University of Maryland, College Park. Then, three middle school students presented their entry in the competition, a 10-minute performance titled,…

Journalist Meghan Daum talked about her book, The Problem with Everything: My Journey Through the New Culture Wars, in which she offered her thoughts on contemporary feminism.

Iowa State University Professor Carmen Bain taught a class on women’s work on family farms during the 20th century. She argued that societal expectations for what roles were appropriate for…

Neuroscientist Gina Rippon talked about her book, Gender and Our Brains: How New Neuroscience Explodes the Myths of the Male and Female Minds, in which she argued that gender identity is…

Investigative journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey discussed the #MeToo movement and their investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein. They were interviewed…