100 Women We Love

100 Women We Love 2011

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The 100 Women We Love – out artists, elected officials, business leaders, athletes, community activists – are role models for us all. Many are up-and-coming movers and shakers; some are at the zenith of their careers. Some of their achievements change our world and, just as importantly, others improve the world’s perception of out women. They all strive tirelessly to increase our visibility and continue our incredible progress toward equality and justice.

We proudly present the class of 2011, in random order, so each gets her well-deserved turn in the spotlight.

CAROLE POPE

With three Juno Awards (Canada’s version of the Grammy), a Genie (Canada’s Oscar) and multiple gold and platinum records to her credit, Carole Pope is a certified rock legend. In the ’70s and ’80s, Pope fronted the infamous post-punk band Rough Trade and is now a successful solo artist, currently recording a new album. Throughout her career, she’s been known as a musical agent provocateur, writing and performing songs that make you “think and dance at the same time.” Pope has performed at the Brooklyn Museum, Joe’s Pub and the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival, as well as LGBT Pride festivals around the world. Her music has been featured in movies and television shows like The L Word and Queer as Folk, and her autobiography Anti-Diva (Random House) is in development for the big screen. When not making music, Pope is an ambassador for The Hetrick-Martin Institute and a Songwriters Association of Canada board member. “The most rewarding part of my work,” Pope says, “is writing music, having it come alive on a recording and performing it live. It’s a very freeing experience.” –SLO

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