suffragist

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Ms. Gray is the author of “Nellie McClung,” a biography of Canada’s best known suffragist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

As to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, I think, if anything, the history of the suffragist movement shows that you can make alliances with people, but you do not compromise on basic human rights.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

The family and Perkins shared a mutual contact: reformer and suffragist Gertrude Ely, of Pennsylvania.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2025

Jackie Smith of Placer County came decked in full suffragist gear — a white blazer and pants, as well as a wide-brimmed white hat.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

Pierce had remained an active and steadfast suffragist all her life.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling