Jeannette Rankin Fights Back now on video.
"I wish all history lessons had been as relevant and as enjoyable. If you'd come to my school when I was a kid, I'd have paid attention to history. There was no indication at the time that women had any role in anything." Meredith Britt
"Brilliant timing for this story and its wisdom. Your costume was fabulous." Linda C. Loving
“Beth Urech’s sparkling gem of a play about the trail-blazing American Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin calls forth the mesmerizing presence of a great hero of our democracy. Urech acts the part with great vigor in offering Rankin’s message of morality and equality.” Fred R. Kline
"Brava on your show. Excellent and informative." Dr. Andre Garcia-Nuthmann
Urech’s commitment to this important character in American history is evident through her excellent script and powerful performance in which we experience Jeannette’s intensity, determination and grit." Ronald E. Maltais, DMA
"You became Jeannette as you enacted her on stage. Brilliant." Dr. Catherine Stauber
"Thank you for continuing your cousin's work!" Michael Melendez
"An amazing window into the life of a woman we should know more about." Dale Gorratt
"Relevant, succinct and hilarious! True Beth Urech style." Sandra Olajide
"You must do this show again and again. I loved it. You're brilliant."Sally Kraue
August 28, 2025, the Democracy Defenders at Ocean Hills Country Club were honored with a riveting solo performance by Beth Urech in her play Jeannette Rankin Fights Back. Through wit, conviction, and historical insight, Urech brought to life Rankin’s trailblazing legacy—illuminating how one woman’s courage and conscience can echo powerfully in today’s fraught political climate. Her portrayal offered both a stirring tribute and a timely call to action, reminding us that defending democracy often means standing firm “against all odds.” A must-see for anyone committed to civic engagement and the enduring fight for democratic values.
—Jay Rudman, Program Coordinator