women's rights
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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Michigan Republicans muzzle women
June 15, 2012Keep them barefoot, pregnant and silent.
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Coalition asks members to lobby for Paycheck Fairness Act
May 24, 2012The drive kicked off when Senate Democrats announced that Senate leaders promised them a vote on the legislation.
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Republicans show they don’t care about Women’s Health Week
May 16, 2012The theme of this year's Women's Health Week is "It's Your Time." The aim is to empower women "to make their health a top priority."
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