And Nothing Less: The Untold Stories of Women’s Fight for the Vote

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"Men their rights and nothing more; women their rights and nothing less.” Written by suffragists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, women’s rights activists used this rallying cry to demand voting equality. But the suffrage movement included far more voices and perspectives than these two well-known names: throughout the fight for women’s right to vote, generations of diverse activists demanded full access to the ballot box. Hosts Rosario Dawson and Retta guide us through this seven-part series, bringing us the stories we didn’t learn in our history books.

And Nothing Less is a production of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, the National Park Service, and PRX. It is the official podcast commemorating 100 years of the 19th Amendment and women's constitutional right to vote.

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  • Needham1533
    Great introduction
    Am I 5 years behind in listening to this podcast? Sure am. Did I finish it in a matter of hours. I sure did. This is. A great and comprehensive introduction to some of the major players that helped the passage of the 19th amendment. Entertaining and informational this podcast sheds new light on often overlooked and important women in the movement.
  • dene113
    Matilda Joslyn Gage!
    So glad this included overlooked women of colour and their allies like MJG! Matilda was the first Feminist to research overlooked women in history and the witch trials. BTW Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the actual author of the amendment, named the Anthony Amendment. Susan B didn’t give it that name, but she didn’t correct it. She also signed her name to published writing by Gage.
  • Shunt8
    Thoughtful and educational
    And I just love Retta and Rosario Dawson as our guides in this. Feel so much smarter and appreciative for the women who came before me and the path ahead of us.
  • Obscure Noun
    Searched for Retta; Stayed for Rosario
    Rapt by historians. Still filing under queer clickbait.
  • Bofaye
    Great podcast
    Wonderful hosts, wonderful experts Very balanced coverage
  • LegendaryCarrie
    I’ve looked up to these women for a long time
    I knew I would love this podcast. But I love it even more than I expected. It makes me want to cry how beautiful these women truly are on the inside as well as the outside. Much love and I plan on being an avid listener 💜💜
  • Crprtr
    Makes me angry!
    A) women are not housecats . B) Women fought for black men’s right to vote, and they turned around and kept women down. To this DAY black men won’t vote for a woman for president. Makes me angry!
  • EmilyZaid
    Loving this podcast!
    So timely and informative.
  • Eheredia
    Fascinating—you owe it to yourself to learn this!!!
    We were never taught this-and the struggle was so much more than just a simple line in the history book. Made me truly value the privilege of voting!!!
  • tatclown
    Thanks
    Such a fun and informative podcast
  • 5foot2mom
    Excellent podcast!
    Engaging deep dive into history of suffragists. 4 episodes in and I’ve learned a lot. Can’t wait for more.
  • Lily JS
    So eye-opening and engaging!
    I love this podcast! After only two episodes, I've learned so much about our history. I especially appreciate the honesty and directness it brings to issues of racial justice.
  • Greenmel
    History!
    Great podcast providing untold,or not told enough history. A must listen. Well researched with historians, professors & activists providing content. Retta & Rosario are the perfect narrators.
  • TMT-DC
    Very good condensed history
    Great first episode backgrounding the history of all women getting the vote.
  • B3k4Boo
    I hate listening to people talk
    I hate sports casters, I hate podcasts, I don’t even like audiobooks. But this, I love. I just listened to the first 2 episodes back to back and am excited to hear more, and listen to it all again to make sure I actually retain the information. It’s educational without being boring and has plenty of fun things to keep me engaged.
  • Silvermel
    History we need to know!
    Super grateful to have found this podcast, these stories are so important! Very entertaining and well produced.
  • bohemianrhapsody32
    Amazing!!!
    This podcast is so incredibly well written, spoken, and directed. The music choices match the tone of the discourse and adds another element to enhancing the experience. The guests give relevant information about history that may not be well known or taught in public schools. This podcast is energizing, factual, interesting, and helpful as a way to celebrate the 200 year centennial celebration of the ratification of the 19th amendment that gave the women the right to vote according to the federal government! The woman’s suffrage movement that lead to this event occurred over a 70 year, 7 decade plus time period where there were major wars and even the flu pandemic of 1918. As a woman and an American thank you for this invaluable education that honestly I am just now learning because of you despite having two college degrees, a HS education, and being 32 years old! I love the educational resources on the main page of this podcast’s website for parents and teachers to utilize for education as well. Incredibly well done. All my love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • podperson3
    I love R&R
    I have learned so much already with just episode one. Love having Retta and Rosario together. The history is important and they are fun guides.
  • small terra
    Cannot wait for more!
    Fantastic voices. Genuine and believable chemistry between the hosts. And I’m so ready to learn!
  • Niki im
    Amazing!!
    What a wonderful way to learn about the fight and struggle for women’s right to vote. I am planning my agency’s commemoration for this anniversary and I don’t know that I really understand the significance of the struggle a much as I do now. Retta and Rosario’s voices and chemistry make it such an engaging and enjoyable experience. Thank you
  • UB616
    Well done and long overdue
    This was very informative on a negliected slice of American history. Highly relevant to current efforts to hinder the right and ability to vote. Looking forward to future episodes.
  • Rsl2880
    Already Learned a Ton!
    Episode One and I already learned more than I did in school. I love Retta & Rosario's rapport and energy. Can't wait to hear more!
  • Pop85
    Can’t wait!
    I never thought much about the 19th amendment...but from the first episode it sounds like there’s a lot to learn!! Love Rosario and Retta as hosts.
  • Wintermute2
    Can’t wait for this to come out!!
    What an awesome idea. Retreat and Rosario are amazing. Can’t wait to listen!
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