Voices of a Revolution
with
Clara Bingham
Journalist & Bestselling Author
Wednesday, March 19th from 5:30-7pm ET, In-person, NYC
Conversation will continue in an intimate setting over a three course meal and drinks following the event.
RSVP for dinner open to Executive Members and above.
What sparks a revolution—and how does its echoes shape the battles we fight today?
Celebrated journalist and author Clara Bingham joins The Common Good for Women’s History Month, offering a fresh and powerful look into the electrifying decade that shattered norms and fueled the women’s liberation movement.
From Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique to Shirley Chisholm’s trailblazing presidential campaign, from the underground abortion network of the Janes to Billie Jean King’s legendary Battle of the Sexes, Bingham offers unparalleled insights into the events and fearless icons who ignited a cultural revolution, as chronicled in her new book, The Movement.
How far have we come? What lessons can the past offer in today’s ongoing fight for reproductive rights and equality? Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that bridges history with the present and inspires a bold vision for women’s empowerment.
About Our Speaker
Clara Bingham is a force in journalism and storytelling, bringing to life the pivotal moments and movements that have shaped our society. From exposing injustice to chronicling the triumphs of the women’s movement, her work resonates with urgency and impact.
Her latest book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973, captures the seismic cultural shifts of second-wave feminism. Bingham’s investigative zeal has led her to uncover stories that demand attention—her Vanity Fair exposé on sexual assault at the Air Force Academy earned her the Exceptional Merit in Media Award and was featured in Best American Crime Writing.
Bingham’s knack for storytelling extends to film. She produced The Last Mountain, a gripping documentary on mountaintop coal mining that premiered at Sundance and won the International Documentary Association’s Pare Lorentz Award. Her second book, Class Action: The Landmark Case that Changed Sexual Harassment Law, inspired the Oscar-nominated film North Country, cementing her role as a chronicler of stories that move the needle on justice and equality.
From her early days as a Newsweek correspondent covering the George H. W. Bush White House to her groundbreaking work as an author and producer, Bingham’s career is a testament to the power of journalism to inform, challenge, and inspire.
