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MAKING HISTORY: Tavi Gevinson Becomes Editor-in-Chief of Rookie at Age 15

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating with 31 days of women's history! Every day in March, we will highlight an historic moment, as told through the personal stories of our MAKERS.

In our final post of this series, we shine the spotlight on the future with the young editorial phenom Tavi Gevinson, who took on the role of Editor-in-Chief of the online magazine Rookie at the age of 15.

MAKING HISTORY: Geraldine Ferraro Nominated for Vice President

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating with 31 days of women's history! Every day in March, we will highlight an historic moment, as told through the personal stories of our MAKERS. Today we feature Geraldine Ferraro who made history as the first female Vice Presidential candidate to represent a major American political party.

MAKING HISTORY: The Lilly Ledbetter Act

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating with 31 days of women's history! Every day in March, we will highlight an historic moment, as told through the personal stories of our MAKERS. Today we highlight Lilly Ledbetter and her activism that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009.

MAKING HISTORY: Catharine MacKinnon Works to Legally Define Sexual Harassment

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating with 31 days of women's history! Every day in March, we will highlight an historic moment, as told through the personal stories of our MAKERS. Today we look back to Catharine MacKinnon's revolutionary legal argument that would successfully define "sexual harassment."

MAKING HISTORY: Sandra Day O'Connor Becomes First Female U.S. Supreme Court Justice

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating with 31 days of women's history! Every day in March, we will highlight an historic moment, as told through the personal stories of our MAKERS.

Yesterday we celebrated Sandra Day O'Connor's birthday, and today we celebrate her becoming the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Initially undecided when President Reagan requested to appoint her to the highest court, O'Connor accepted and opened the door for the future of women policy leaders.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Sheryl Sandberg Talks "Lean In" with MAKERS

Sheryl Sandberg's book is not only a New York Times Bestseller but also an Amazon Bestseller!  Last week, we had the opportunity to catch up with MAKER Sheryl Sandberg to talk about the "Lean In" phenomenon.

What does it really mean to "lean in"? The working mother and Facebook COO updated MAKERS on her motivation for Lean In and her tips for getting lasting rewards from a job well done.

MAKING HISTORY: Gloria Steinem Creates Ms. Magazine

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating with 31 days of women's history! Every day in March, we will highlight an historic moment, as told through the personal stories of our MAKERS. Today we celebrate Gloria Steinem and the founding of the groundbreaking magazine, Ms.

MAKING HISTORY: Barbara Burns, Coal Miner, Wins Landmark Sexual Harassment Case

In honor of Women's History Month, we are celebrating with 31 days of women's history! Every day in March, we will highlight an historic moment, as told through the personal stories of our MAKERS. Today we highlight coal miner Barbara Burns and the landmark sexual harassment case she pursued and won.

Happy Birthday, Gloria Steinem! Enjoy our MAKERS Playlist!

It's Gloria Steinem's birthday, and we thought we'd celebrate by letting our MAKERS share their personal stories of the feminist leader.

So, enjoy as MAKERS Marlo Thomas, Amy Richards, Marie Wilson, Shelby Knox and Bonnie Schaefer talk about their loyal and compassionate friend in our special birthday playlist!

My Friend Gloria Steinem

I first met Gloria Steinem a few months before her 58th birthday. Today she turns 79.