Breaking the Rules: Alice Paul and the Fight for Equality

Alice Paul, a leading American suffragist, feminist, and political strategist, believed that following the rules wasn't enough to change history. At a time when women were expected to remain quiet and patient, she organized marches, picketed the White House, endured arrest, and even went on a hunger strike to demand the right to vote. Her bold—and often controversial—tactics helped secure the passage of the 19th Amendment and forever changed the women’s rights movement. Discover the remarkable story of the woman who broke the rules to win the vote and spent the rest of her life fighting for equal rights.

Sarah Gretzky has a penchant for the humanities, especially history, literature, art and architecture. A long-time advocate for understanding women’s history, Sarah enjoys studying and sharing the storied lives of remarkable women. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree from Salve Regina University and a master’s degree in writing and oral traditions.