"I've been described as a tough and noisy woman, a prizefighter, a man-hater, you name it. They call me Battling Bella, Mother Courage, and a Jewish mother with more complaints than Portnoy."
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About Bella Abzug
Bella Abzug was an American lawyer, social activist, and politician known for her work on women's rights and social justice. She was a leading figure in the women's movement in the 1960s and 1970s, advocating for gender equality and civil rights. Abzug was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1970, becoming one of the first women to serve in Congress from New York. Throughout her career, she fought for issues such as equal pay, reproductive rights, and an end to discrimination based on gender or race.
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