Women's Movement

Caroline Thummel, one of Missouri's first practicing attorneys, investigated conditions at the St. Louis Workhouse in the early 1900s.

These 5 women shaped St. Louis, but are often left out of history books

Shahla Farzan

Historian Katie Moon describes notable women who shaped St. Louis history.

A crowd packs Luther Ely Smith Square after the St. Louis Women's March, Jan.21, 2017.

After the Women’s March on St. Louis, organizers redirect efforts into the community

Organizers of last month's Women’s March on St. Louis are encouraging its thousands of participants to channel their energy into activism.They hope to…

Organizers with the St. Louis Action Council have protested against systemic inequality in Missouri.

Government, Politics & Issues

Women's March on St. Louis faces tough conversations on race and inclusion

This weekend, hundreds of thousands plan to gather for the Women's March on Washington. Expected to be one of the largest demonstrations in American…

Beth Prusaczyk, Helen Petty and Kim Gamel discusses their reasons for joining Women's Marches on Jan. 21, 2017.

Government, Politics & Issues

Amid big inclusivity conversations, St. Louisans plan to join the Women’s March in D.C. and at home

Kelly Moffitt

Hundreds of St. Louis women are planning to either travel to Washington D.C. for the Women’s March on Washington or attend a similar “sister march”…

A turret lathe operator machines parts for transport planes at the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. plant, Fort Worth, Texas, in October 1942.

Government, Politics & Issues

After Rosie the Riveter: Labor, Women’s Movements Seek Fairness, Justice

Iconic Rosie the Riveter got a lot of attention during, and after, World War II, but women have always worked.Before the war, women made up approximately…