# Lorissa Rinehart says we should look to America’s first Congresswoman for answers to modern-day problems

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Podcast: [Firestarters with Shannon Watts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/firestarters-with-shannon-watts-6727386)
Published: 2025-11-03T21:46:16+00:00
Episode link: https://shannonwatts.substack.com/p/lorissa-rinehart-says-we-should-look
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## Resource

In her new biography, Lorissa Rinehart delivers the first-ever detailed account of the life of Jeannette Rankin, the first American woman to serve in Congress. “ Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress ” shows how Rankin’s determination, moral conviction, and savvy ultimately resulted in a cultural and political seismic shift in the US. Connect with Lorissa: Buy the Book | Substack | Website | Instagram For women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you’ve always wanted. Click to order. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

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