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Born into the plantation elite of early 19th century South Carolina, Angelina Grimké was the last person you’d expect to become a radical abolitionist. And yet… We’re all a product of our circumstan … read more

108 years ago, Anna LoPizzo was murdered for going on strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Today in 1912, an Italian-American woman was killed in Massachusetts. She was a victim of war. Not war be … read more

The day after Christmas 1936 hundreds of American volunteers set sail for Spain, joining the international fight to save the country from fascism. 83 years ago today, just as Santa and his rein … read more

Fiorello Henry La Guardia was born today in 1882. While best-known for the airport named after him, his greatest legacy was a decade of progressive leadership as New York’s Mayor during the 1930s and … read more

Christina Rossetti, the masterful 19th century poet, was born today in 1830. While far from a radical herself, her written work has inspired feminists for generations. It’s often the case that r … read more