"We are coming down from our pedestal and up from the laundry room. We want an equal share in government and we mean to get it." Bella Abzug 1920-1998Ms. Abzug (wearing her trademark hat in the photo above) was one of my first heroes. Bigger than life, she took no crap from anyone. She inspired and instigated, supported and intimidated. Whatever it took to get the job done. For an overview of her life and work, check out:
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/abzug.html
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