In 1917, Jeannette Rankin, a Montana Republican, became the first woman to serve in the House. Committed to her pacifist beliefs, she was the only member of Congress to vote against entry into both World War I and World War II. A Single Woman” is the movie about Jeannette Rankin, the peace activist, co-found of the ACLU and the first woman in the United States Congress. Elected from Montana before women had the right to vote. A single Woman is the story of first US Congresswoman and lifelong pacifist, Jeannette Rankin (Jeanmarie Simpson). Her humble beginnings in Montana during the era of the Indian Wars awakened her deeply pacifist nature.
She ran for Congress in 1916 and won, against all odds.

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In the wake of Arlen Specter's decision to leave the GOP, Travis Johnson penned an open letter to Republicans urging for more inclusion of moderate voices in the Republican Party. The letter is available for any Republican to sign on to. If you are interested, please read the letter and sign your name by clicking on this link.