This is the dramatic, controversial, and deeply moving story of María Eva Duarte de Perón—better known simply as Evita. Her ascent from rural poverty to become the most powerful woman in Argentine history is one of Latin America's most compelling tales. She forever changed her nation's political landscape, but was she a proto-feminist icon or an iron fist cloaked in glamour?

This week, we dive into the life and explosive legacy of Margaret Sanger—the radical nurse who coined the term "birth control" and took on a federal anti-obscenity law, the Comstock Act of 1873, to educate on and deliver reproductive health. We're calling her an "Empathy Engine" because her fight was born from a deep, human compassion for women suffering from unwanted pregnancies and dangerous, illegal abortions.

Today, we're lacing up our sneakers and stepping onto the court with a woman who didn't just play the game—she changed it, for everyone. This is the story of Billie Jean King, not just as a tennis champion, but as a feminist revolutionary.

Today on HerStance, we honor the radical and impactful life of Susan Brownmiller, a prominent feminist and author of the 1960s and 1970s. We'll delve into her influential books, including her landmark bestseller "Against Our Will," and explore how her powerful legacy continues to resonate with us, the 'third wave,' as we carry the torch forward.