"But war, organised war, is not a human instinct. It is a highly planned and co-operative form of theft."
Lorissa Rinehart
@lorissa.bsky.social
Women’s historian, Author of First to the Front & Winning the Earthquake.
"War is a habit... War is an emergency and consequently they reverted to their war habits." - Jeannette Rankin on voting no for WWI “You could say we did it out of habit.” - Donald Trump on starting WWIII If only we had listened to a woman.
War is not a video game to anyone except those who profit from it. #iranwar #democracy #uspolitics #americanpolitics
War Is Not A Fucking Video Game
How the arms industry, the military-entertainment complex, and now the White House turned the reality of war into content — and what it will cost us.
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TBR! Also can we be friends @lydiamoland.bsky.social? This book is so cool!!!
Lydia Moland@lydiamoland.bsky.social · 2y agoReintroducing myself to 🦋 via my 2022 bio of American abolitionist Lydia Maria Child. I wrote this book in response to the 2016 election. Her example of resilience and dedication is more relevant than ever. If you are looking for inspiration in this moment, I humbly recommend you give LMC a try!
Before the Oscars, I’m nominating myself for Best Supporting Scholar with my 267th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share widely, & the winner will be … all of us! 🗃️ blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
#ScholarSunday Thread 267 (3/15/26) – Black and White and Read All Over
Before tonight’s Oscars, I’d like to nominate myself for Best Supporting Scholar with my 267th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past ...
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The only American king I will every recognize approves of Winning The Earthquake.
Jeannette Rankin understood that war is the enemy of democracy. I wrote a book about her life. Here's what she taught me about building lasting, international peace. #Womenshistorymonth #herstory #peace #womensleadership
The Jeannette Rankin Peace Plan
On April 2, 1917, Jeannette Rankin entered the Capitol as the first woman ever elected to Congress.
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It was such an honor to get to interview @lorissa.bsky.social at @politicsprose.bsky.social about her new book 📕 Winning the Earthquake about the first woman elected to Congress in 1916 Jeannette Rankin!
Lorissa Rinehart@lorissa.bsky.social · 7mo agoI was at @politicsprose.bsky.social with @representwomen.bsky.social's Cynthia Richie Terrell talking about my bio of Jeannette Rankin. Let me tell you something: We should have listened to Jeannette.
I was at @politicsprose.bsky.social with @representwomen.bsky.social's Cynthia Richie Terrell talking about my bio of Jeannette Rankin. Let me tell you something: We should have listened to Jeannette.
Wondering how to stop this war and every single future war before it starts? Read this.
The Jeannette Rankin Peace Plan
On April 2, 1917, Jeannette Rankin entered the Capitol as the first woman ever elected to Congress.
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AHAHAHAHAHHA! IT'S ME IT'S ME IT'S ME!!! THAT'S MY BOOK!!! I WROTE THAT!!!
New Nonfiction to Read This Women's History Month
Each year, in honor of Women's History Month, we like to pull together some kind of curated collection featuring nonfiction books on women's hist...
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Not really my lane but I will never understand men's obsession with sports ball.
It was such and HONOR to write for @au-wpi.bsky.social Gender on the Ballot. Please check out my post on Jeannette Rankin's Secret Weapon. Spoiler alert: It wasn't rizz - which she had in spades. It was a fair playing field that we can still all build, together.
Women & Politics Institute@au-wpi.bsky.social · 7mo agoNew from #OnGender: In this week's blog, author @lorissa.bsky.social writes about Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to be elected to Congress, and how ranked choice voting played a major role in her success and how it can still be beneficial to women running for office today. bit.ly/4saunEt
#DC! Please join me, @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social + @lwvdc.bsky.social for an URGENT conversation about the legacy of Jeannette Rankin + women's leadership in American democracy. Women have always - and will always -make the difference.
Women & Politics Institute@au-wpi.bsky.social · 7mo agoMAR 8th @4PM: Join the @LWVDC, @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social & author @lorissa.bsky.social for a discussion on Jeannette Rankin, the first US congresswoman, & how she overcame a hostile political machine & historical limits to become the first woman elected to Congress. bit.ly/4b36GrQ
Friends often ask if I watched the newest show. As extremely empathetic, it's hard for me to invest in new characters, so often the answer is no. And that is why I absolutely should not have started to watch the ANTM doc because I know all of those girls and all of them are me. But here we go.
#NYC Free brunch + me + women's history. Come on.
Winning the Earthquake: Book Launch Brunch with Lorissa Rinehart and Josie Cox · Luma
About the Event Join us for a special fireside brunch with Lorissa Rinehart, author of Winning the Earthquake, a biography of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman…
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#NYC! Kick off #WOMENSHISTORYMONTH in style with @josiecox.bsky.social and I at MM LaFleur. We’ll be chatting about Winning The Earthquake, my new bio of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman in Congress, fearless enemy of oligarchs, and champion of We The People. Plus! Pastries and mimosas!
Winning the Earthquake: Book Launch Brunch with Lorissa Rinehart and Josie Cox · Luma
About the Event Join us for a special fireside brunch with Lorissa Rinehart, author of Winning the Earthquake, a biography of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman…
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Not going to lie. I watch Nonnas last night and absolutely balled my eyes out.
Congressional Switch Board: 202 224 3121 Call your congress person NOW. The SAVE Act 2.0 is up for a vote in Congress and if passed through the Senate, will disenfranchise millions of women. #saveact #fascism #americandemocracy #19thamendment
New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
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Every Amazon package is a bullet in ICE’s guns. Every post on FaceBook is a wrecking ball leveled against democracy. Every show streamed on Paramount is brick shielding Epstein enabled child rapists. Find out how women can destroy the Trump Regime with the click of a mouse - today.
Women Have The Power To Take Trump Down - Right Now
Women could end the Trump Regime today by punishing his economic enablers until they beg for mercy, then beg for more.
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Make no mistake: MAGA is coming for our vote. Don’t let them. Get informed. Get together. Get loud. Register for tonight’s URGENT online gathering with RepresentWomen to find out how. #saveact #womeninpolitics #americandemocracy #fighttrump
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SAVE Act: Voter Access, Women’s Representation, and the Stakes for Democracy.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the we...
On Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30-8:30 PM EST, RepresentWomen will host a timely conversation on the SAVE Act and what it means for women’s political participation and representation. The virtual we...
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That viral moment from Super Bowl LX (February 8, 2026) was indeed real. After a couple sent Bad Bunny an invitation to their wedding, the superstar "pulled a reverse Uno" and invited them to tie the knot live on stage during his halftime performance at Levi's Stadium.
They're not even trying to mask that they to strip us of our vote. The so called MEGA Bill - in Congress now - would disenfranchise millions of women. Hard pass. Join @representwomen.bsky.social for this critical workshop on what's in the "Show Me Your Papers Bill" + how to fight back.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SAVE Act: Voter Access, Women’s Representation, and the Stakes for Democracy.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the we...
On Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30-8:30 PM EST, RepresentWomen will host a timely conversation on the SAVE Act and what it means for women’s political participation and representation. The virtual we...
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🚨 NO TO THE SAVE ACT 🚨 Get informed with @representwomen.bsky.social + @ramirez.house.gov + @fernandez.house.gov Tue 2/10 at 7:30 PM EST
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: SAVE Act: Voter Access, Women’s Representation, and the Stakes for Democracy.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the we...
On Tuesday, February 10, from 7:30-8:30 PM EST, RepresentWomen will host a timely conversation on the SAVE Act and what it means for women’s political participation and representation. The virtual we...
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Kick of Women's History Month in style with @josiecox.bsky.social + me at MMLaFluer UWS. We'll be talking about Winning The Earthquake, my new bio of Jeannette Rankin, Amer's 1st woman in Congress and progressive trailblazer. There will be brunch! #NYCbookevents #NYC #womenshistorymonth
Winning the Earthquake: Book Launch Brunch with Lorissa Rinehart and Josie Cox · Luma
About the Event Join us for a special fireside brunch with Lorissa Rinehart, author of Winning the Earthquake, a biography of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman…
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I am extremely proud of @AnaliliaForNJ. I am also extremely proud of the progressive movement for standing in solidarity with her. The momentum cannot fade, we must rally around candidates across the country to keep the momentum up.
What was meant to silence these ranchers brought them national attention, from rallies at the Colorado Capitol to a feature in Jordan Peele’s High Horse. Now they’re working with lawmakers to push for legislation and are thinking of running for office. capitalbnews.org/black-colora...
Black Colorado Ranchers Prevail After Attempts to Run Them Off the Land
After years of facing discrimination and harassment, the Mallerys are pushing forward and fighting for change.
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