women's rights
Stand in support of women and girls, against misogyny
January 28, 2014In the United States misogyny - or the hatred of women - is alive and well. I strongly encourage you all to reach out and help all our mothers, sisters and daughters to make sure they...
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Our daughters deserve better than 77 percent of a man’s pay
January 27, 2014There is no denying that in spite of our best efforts, women continue to be discriminated against in the workplace.
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Supreme Court, 5-4, clamps down on Texas abortion providers
November 20, 2013"This is outrageous and unacceptable - and also demonstrates why we need stronger federal protections for women's health."
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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.
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Today 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.
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