women's rights
Feminists call for unity in face of GOP onslaught
July 6, 2012Feminists, lawmakers and activists from across the country convened here June 29 - July 1 for NOW's 2012 National Conference.
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A subculture evolving: Women in metal speak out
July 6, 2012Women do now represent a sizable chunk of the metal scene - meaning that the genre is expanding and becoming more diverse.
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Today in labor history … Emma Goldman, IWW, anti-racism and more
June 27, 2012Women's rights activist and anarchist Emma Goldman was born in Lithuania. She came to the United States when she was 17.
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Title IX women’s equality law marks 40th anniversary
June 27, 2012The measure, an amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, prohibited gender inequality in federally funded education programs and institutions.
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“Vagina voters” speak out at Michigan Capitol
June 19, 2012When the final votes are tallied on Nov. 6, Michigan Republicans may rue the day they barred State Reps. Lisa Brown and Barb Byrum from speaking.
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