In 1970, activist Bella Abzug stormed Congress, taking on Nixon and the patriarchy to fight for women’s rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ equality.

In 1970, Bella Abzug entered Congress ready for a fight. With her trademark hat and Bronx swagger, the first elected Feminist upended the Washington patriarchy, battling for women’s equality, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ protections. Despite Nixon and the FBI’s attempts to silence her, Bella persisted. Decades before Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi and AOC, there was Bella.