women's rights
Republicans force expiration of Violence Against Women Act
January 4, 2013The reason? Republicans reject extending the law's protections for women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students.
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Today in labor history: U.S. women organize trade union league
November 14, 2012Working-class and wealthier women gathered in Boston to found the Women's Trade Union League to support the efforts of women to organize labor unions.
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On this day in labor history: National Organization for Women founded
October 29, 2012On this date in 1863, at the height of the American Civil War, 18 countries met in Geneva to create the International Red Cross.
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Today in labor history: Women’s rights figure Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies
October 26, 2012On this day in 1902, social/political activist and proto-feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton died, after living a life of achievements.
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Union says Romney did not seek women for top posts
October 22, 2012Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney was wrong when he said that, as Massachusetts governor, he sought information about qualified working women for his Cabinet.
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