American University’s conservative feminists receive backlash

American University’s conservative feminists receive backlash

WASHINGTON – At American University in the nation's capital, a division has emerged among the college's female students between those who regard themselves as progressive feminists and those who align themselves with feminism's more conservative wing.

The controversy arose earlier this year when the university's chapter of  Network of Enlightened Women (NeW), a conservative women's group, posted an announcement for a talk on Feb. 8 by Independent Women's Forum (IWF) executive director Sabrina Schaeffer.

Rand Paul quits 2016 GOP presidential race
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Rand Paul quits 2016 GOP presidential race

Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul dropped his 2016 campaign for president Wednesday, eclipsed by other candidates who kept his base of support from growing into a viable force in the crowded 2016 field.

He is now expected to turn his full attention to his Senate re-election campaign in Kentucky. The 52-year-old ophthalmologist is favored to win that race.

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