1. Colorado becomes the first state to pass legislation liberalizing abortion (1967)

And now we are on a backward slide thanks to Repubs!



International Women's Day

Today, learn the name of at least one influential woman you’ve never heard of. Here are 31 options.
We’re looking back at women who influenced historical moments



https://www.thelily.com/today-learn-the-name-of-at-least-one-influential-woman-youve-never-heard-of-here-are-31-options/

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Ashley Nguyen and Claire Breen
March 8

In honor of Women’s History Month, The Lily is looking back at 31 historical moments influenced by women. We revisit the women who pushed to liberalize abortion laws before Roe v. Wade, fought for the rights of Mexican women making less than $3 a week, helped desegregate bus travel and more.

We explore what motivated these women, and we invite you to help us document the present by sharing the names of women who are continuing their legacy. If there’s a historical figure who you think deserves more recognition, share her name with us, too. We’ll do our best to keep telling their stories.
1. Colorado becomes the first state to pass legislation liberalizing abortion (1967)

Influencer: Ruth Nunn Steel