READING | Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress by Lorissa Rinehart: We love celebrating American trailblazers — Jeannette Rankin was the first woman to hold federal office in the United States, having been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916, 4 years before the 19th Amendment.

WPLN's Rankin Circle is named for Jeannette and comes with a suite of premium benefits, including exclusive access and discounts!

WATCHING | The American Revolution on PBS: This six-part documentary miniseries on the American Revolution premiered on November 16 and is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt — and highlighted several key women leaders!

LISTENING TO | "Women Veterans Share Their Stories: Military Service, Trauma Recovery, and VA Healthcare Reform" episode of the Americans for Prosperity American Potential podcast: Americans for Prosperity released this episode on Veterans Day, and it's a powerful episode on "the urgent need for VA reform, mental health support, and a national effort to truly see and hear our veterans beyond a simple 'thank you for your service.' ”

EXCITED FOR | Giving Tuesday: Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Despite women making up more than 50% of the population, we're still underrepresented in public office — so WPLN trains and supports the women ready to fill those seats. This Giving Tuesday, we hope you'll consider joining the movement and supporting WPLN, whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community!

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