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Meet Jill Ruckelshaus, The Progressive Republican Who Opposed Her Party To Fight For Women’s Rights

As a founding member of the National Women's Political Caucus, the fearless Jill Ruckelshaus joined Gloria Steinem and other feminists to fight for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

By Natasha Ishak • May 12, 2020

Meet Jill Ruckelshaus, The Progressive Republican Who Opposed Her Party To Fight For Women’s Rights

As a founding member of the National Women's Political Caucus, the fearless Jill Ruckelshaus joined Gloria Steinem and other feminists to fight for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

By Natasha Ishak • May 12, 2020

Why Do We Yawn And What Do They Mean? The Mysterious Science Behind This Universal Behavior

Though scientists have long sought to figure out what yawns are and why they're contagious, the answers remain fuzzy as leading theories have been debunked.

By Natasha Ishak • May 11, 2020

Why Do We Yawn And What Do They Mean? The Mysterious Science Behind This Universal Behavior

Though scientists have long sought to figure out what yawns are and why they're contagious, the answers remain fuzzy as leading theories have been debunked.

By Natasha Ishak • May 11, 2020

The True Story Of Gloria Steinem, From The CIA To ‘The World’s Most Famous Feminist’

Before Gloria Steinem was the face of second-wave feminism, she was an anti-communist operative for the CIA and went undercover with Playboy to expose their misogynistic practices.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2020

The True Story Of Gloria Steinem, From The CIA To ‘The World’s Most Famous Feminist’

Before Gloria Steinem was the face of second-wave feminism, she was an anti-communist operative for the CIA and went undercover with Playboy to expose their misogynistic practices.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2020

How Anna May Wong Became History’s First Asian American Movie Star Despite Old Hollywood’s Racism

After leaving the film industry twice due to bigotry, Anna May Wong became an advocate for the rights of Chinese American citizens.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

How Anna May Wong Became History’s First Asian American Movie Star Despite Old Hollywood’s Racism

After leaving the film industry twice due to bigotry, Anna May Wong became an advocate for the rights of Chinese American citizens.

By Natasha Ishak • May 7, 2020

How Phyllis Schlafly Killed The Equal Rights Amendment With An Army Of Homemakers

With an arsenal of homemade bread, the anti-feminist Phyllis Schlafly mobilized thousands of women like her to champion conservative causes.

By Natasha Ishak • May 3, 2020

How Phyllis Schlafly Killed The Equal Rights Amendment With An Army Of Homemakers

With an arsenal of homemade bread, the anti-feminist Phyllis Schlafly mobilized thousands of women like her to champion conservative causes.

By Natasha Ishak • May 3, 2020

Meet Oliver Sipple, The Vietnam Veteran Who Saved President Ford’s Life — And Was Punished For It

After disarming an assassin, Oliver Sipple was hailed a hero. But the ensuing media storm outed him as gay and upended his entire life.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 27, 2020

Meet Oliver Sipple, The Vietnam Veteran Who Saved President Ford’s Life — And Was Punished For It

After disarming an assassin, Oliver Sipple was hailed a hero. But the ensuing media storm outed him as gay and upended his entire life.

By Natasha Ishak • April 27, 2020

‘Unbought And Unbossed’: The Trailblazing Presidential Campaign Of Shirley Chisholm

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history when she became the first African American woman elected to Congress. Just four years later, she set her sights on the White House.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 26, 2020

‘Unbought And Unbossed’: The Trailblazing Presidential Campaign Of Shirley Chisholm

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history when she became the first African American woman elected to Congress. Just four years later, she set her sights on the White House.

By Natasha Ishak • April 26, 2020

Meet Benny Binion, The Murderous Texas Gangster Who Turned Las Vegas Into ‘Sin City’

From running the rackets in Dallas to revolutionizing casinos in Las Vegas, Benny "Cowboy" Binion was perhaps the most notorious gambler in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 20, 2020

Meet Benny Binion, The Murderous Texas Gangster Who Turned Las Vegas Into ‘Sin City’

From running the rackets in Dallas to revolutionizing casinos in Las Vegas, Benny "Cowboy" Binion was perhaps the most notorious gambler in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 20, 2020

This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2020

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This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2020

Meet John Joel Glanton: The Scalp-Hunting Mercenary Who Terrorized The Old West

As one of the most ruthless villains of the Wild West, John Joel Glanton and his gang terrorized the Apache for cash throughout the 1840s.

By Morgan Dunn • Apr 14, 2020

Meet John Joel Glanton: The Scalp-Hunting Mercenary Who Terrorized The Old West

As one of the most ruthless villains of the Wild West, John Joel Glanton and his gang terrorized the Apache for cash throughout the 1840s.

By Morgan Dunn • April 14, 2020