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Join author Lorissa Rinehart as she share about her fascinating research about this first major biography of Jeannette Rankin, a groundbreaking suffragist, activist, and the first American woman to hold federal office. Lorissa Rinehart deftly uncovers the compelling history behind this singular American hero, bringing her story back to life.

About the author: Cultural critic and historian Lorissa Rinehart writes about art, war, politics, and the places where these discourses intersect. Her writing has recently appeared in Hyperallergic, Perfect Strangers, and Narratively, among other publications. She holds an MA from NYU in Experimental Humanities and a BA in Literature from UC Santa Cruz.