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Today in labor history: Susan B. Anthony tries to vote
November 6, 2013Despite being fined, Anthony responded, "I shall never pay a dollar of your unjust penalty," and, true to her word, never paid the fine for the rest of her life.
Read moreToday in labor history: First woman elected governor in U.S.
November 4, 2013Nellie Taylor Ross was elected governor of Wyoming on Nov. 4, 1924. She was the first woman ever elected to a governorship.
Read moreRepublicans win a round on Texas anti-abortion law
November 4, 2013The battle raging in Texas for equal access to abortion services took a major regressive turn Thursday evening...
Read moreJudge tosses key part of Texas anti-abortion law
October 29, 2013Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that restrictions affecting abortion clinic physicians placed an undue burden on women seeking access to such facilities.
Read moreVirginia’s tea party could be over Nov. 5
October 21, 2013If the polls are to be believed, tea party-backed candidates could well go down to defeat all over Virginia on November 5.
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