Jill Ruckelshaus


 * This article is about the character. For the sixth episode of Mrs. America, see Jill (episode), and for the person the character is based on, see Jill Ruckelshaus (person).

"We are here to move history forward."

Jill Ruckelshaus was a pro-choice, socially progressive Republican appointed by President Ford to run a presidential commission to advance women's rights and push for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. She fought to keep the Republican Party from being taken over by the Religious Right. She was also one of the founders of the National Women's Political Caucus. She is portrayed by Elizabeth Banks.

Trivia

 * The character is based on the real Jill Ruckelshaus.