Dear John,

From everyone at Ms., we'd like to wish you a happy Women's History Month! Here at Ms., we think every month is women’s history month—and what better way to honor and explore women’s history than sitting down with 50 Years of Ms.: a stunning collection filled with the best of the magazine’s features and award-winning fiction and poetry, spanning five decades.

As it proudly features some of the most revolutionary writers and thinkers of the past half century, the book is as much a reflection on the era as it is a road map for the path forward.

We're featuring some of the book’s most iconic stories from our archives throughout the month—you can read a few samples below—and be sure to check MsMagazine.com and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates!