She Votes!

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100 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified. But American women’s battle for the ballot began long before that day in August—and continues, even to this day. Wonder Media Network presents She Votes!—a podcast that digs into the complex history of the women’s suffrage movement and its enduring significance, hosted by award-winning journalists Ellen Goodman and Lynn Sherr. Having lived through—and covered—feminism’s second-wave, Goodman and Sherr tell the definitive story of suffrage, from the first demands to speak on public matters by antislavery activists in 1837, through the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights, to the drama of the final passage in 1920 and beyond.


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  • Littlepowers09
    I want more !
    I love this podcast and the hosts reminded me of some of my favorite school teachers…. Come back!!
  • Very frustrated in the ATL
    Thank You
    This is an awesome podcast. The research, the writing, the presentation combine to make it a pleasure to hear. You brought this mature feminist to tears more than once. Thanks for sharing this journey with us. I especially loved the episode with Stacy Abrams...a future president!
  • S on LI
    Excellent!
    They did an exceptional job with this. Informative, inspiring and draws in the listeners with wonderful portraits of the major players in the fight for the 19th amendment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
  • Bexter79
    Important for this time
    At 65, I feel caught in the changing of the guard - necessary, but none the less confusing. This series is reminding me of what these women did for my generation and helping me remember what I need to pass on. Thanks for putting this together!
  • Vanessa Jones287
    I like it
    Awesome piece
  • Feminist Fatale
    Brilliant
    I knew this would be smart and thoughtful but it’s also incredibly entertaining. The complexity and nuance of the subject matter is impressive. No black and white dumbed-down material here! My IQ just went up listening to this podcast!
  • Meinky
    Podcast Junkie
    Podcasts are my escape, my “Elder Hostel”, and my recreation. Listening to Ellen and Lynn educated me about the past, remind me of the late 1960s and early 1970s and fires me up to continue to listen with sharp ears for more “click” moments - because we’re not finished!
  • BettySwims
    Great new podcast
    She Votes! is a timely new podcast hosted by two professional female journalists at a time when this country not only needs to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment, but reaffirm the importance of voting in free and fair elections this November 2020.
  • HokiePeg
    Smart women on the history of women’s suffrage
    Great new podcast by two outstanding journalists bringing their perspectives to women’s fight for the right to vote, on the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. Don’t miss it!
  • Anomaliah
    Always forward - August 26, 2020
    Thanks to all of you for bringing this podcast to us/U. S., all women and every sex, every person. She Votes! should be recommended listening for all citizens. I’m in my 70s. When I was born women had been voting for less than 30 years in America. And don’t forget, last November, we celebrated Sesame Street‘s 50th anniversary. You all make me so proud. In the 60s I held my daughter in my arms and I said we’re working on equal rights do you won’t have to go through this when you grow up I told her. And yet here we are another lifespan and another - good thing we don’t give up, good thing we’re women. She believed she could do it so she did. I’m still hearing men say they don’t want equal pay, rights, because, they claim, that will make them get paid less, and have less rights. Always forward- August 26, 2020!
  • Neil-KE
    Fantastic listen!
    I loved the combination of history, re-enactments, personal stories & site visits! Excited to hear mor!
  • Sarah Lub
    Excellent Podcast
    Every woman should be required to listen!
  • liquidexchange
    she votes!
    These ladies make learning FUN. No background knowledge is needed to follow along. Share this podcast far and wide!
  • ValentinaVictoria
    Amazing
    So excited for new episodes! Super interesting, looking forward to this!
  • TUCSON FEMINIST
    Excellent!
    Compelling storytelling about the battle for the ballot--couldn't be more timely.
  • SGWKY
    Delightful!
    Such a wonderful history lesson as presented by three legends!
  • lulistens1997
    Woohoo!!!
    This is so cool! So far am loving it (the first ep is a must listen)
  • JeffGreenPhilly
    Awesome so far
    Love the show and the ladies hosting it. So well done !!!
  • ProudVoter
    Inspiring and Timely!
    Can’t wait to listen to this series with my daughter. So important for the past, present, and future.
  • Maureenbis
    She Votes!
    Never been more important than now!
  • @Zimmerman
    She Votes!
    I cannot wait for future episodes. The timing is ideal for this critical theme. Ellen and Lynn are awesome, smart hosts. Besides, they are a lot of fun!
  • oiseau-wazo
    Can’t wait!!!
    Lynn and Ellen are such accomplished journalists - I can’t wait to hear more from them!
  • emilylydia
    Timely and necessary
    As we approach another landmark election and the centennial of the 19th amendment, this feels like such required listening! Can’t wait for more episodes.
  • Nikki1945
    Important and timely
    The history of women’s suffrage shows that it is possible to overcome voter suppression. We’ve done it before and can do it again, giving all citizens the power of our vote!
  • Singingkat
    I can’t wait to listen to this!
    With the relentless assault on women’s rights today, this is the perfect time to learn what it took to achieve women’s right to vote - and to gain the inspiration we need to continue the fight.
  • crystalmafia3890
    Yes please!
    Can’t wait to keep listening. Love this show already!
  • Jsm8989
    Love this already! I can’t wait for more
    Lynn and Ellen are incredible. I can already hear their passion for the subject, their charm, and their wit. I am so excited for more to come.
  • podcastfan1996
    So excited
    Cannot wait to hear these veteran journalists help us celebrate such an important year 👏🏾
  • ejsrhb
    Sounds so good
    Can’t wait for more episodes, this sounds super promising!
  • toooooootooooshi
    Brilliant on all fronts.
    Lynn and Ellen bring their nuanced and sophisticated perspective to this incredible story, with resonance to this day. And what great partners with Wonder Media Network! How beautiful. Can’t wait for more.
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