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Illinois celebrates Lilly Ledbetter Day: equal pay for equal work
October 15, 2010CHICAGO - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn honored Lilly Ledbetter Oct. 14 for her struggle to win equal pay for women.
Read moreBreaking free from domestic violence
October 12, 2010October is domestic violence awareness month. Domestic violence affects two million women in the United States each year.
Read moreCivil liberties advocates slam pay-to-protest ruling
September 21, 2010SAN ANTONIO - Progressive activists here are considering further action against a ruling by a three-judge appeals panel that the police department can selectively penalize free speech rights.
Read moreNew health care law benefits women and children
September 17, 2010The new health care reform law, the Affordable Health Care Act, contains numerous benefits for women and children, women's advocates say.
Read moreGroups issue call to action on Paycheck Fairness Act
September 16, 2010Labor and civil rights groups are urging the Senate to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would help eliminate the wage gap between men and women.
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