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The need to compromise
The topic of abortion has divided this country for more than half a century. And while the imminent March for Life in…
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Women accuse US soccer federation of wage discrimination
Five stars from the World Cup-winning U.S. women's national team have accused the U.S. Soccer Federation of…
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Women are drivers of peace and development, Vatican rep tells UN
New York City (CNA/EWTN News) — The Holy See paid homage to all women and girls who have selflessly served others in…
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Fighting for women’s rights and against gendercide in China
"A Heart for Freedom" essentially tells two stories. On one hand, it is author Chai Ling's account of…
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Judge: Northern Ireland abortion law undermines human rights
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — A Belfast judge has ruled that Northern Ireland's government should ease restrictions on abortion because the…
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Pembroke girl’s note wins White House visit, Obama praise
PEMBROKE – Annoyed by her younger brother's teasing comments that women's soccer was inferior while she watched a championship…
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Lawmakers, not lawbreakers: director Sarah Gavron on ‘Suffragette’
British film director Sarah Gavron's latest feature film, "Suffragette," which opened in the U.S. Friday, and debuts…
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Religious freedom is a woman’s right, too
There's a debate about religious freedom raging among our neighbors to the north. Last week, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper,…
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Muslim woman can wear niqab for Canada citizenship oath
TORONTO (RNS) — A Canadian court has cleared the way for a Muslim woman to wear her face veil, or niqab, while taking…
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India’s Muslim women seek marriage, divorce rights
NEW DELHI, Reuters – More than 90 percent of Muslim women surveyed in India want the "triple talaq" divorce ritual and…
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The forgotten art of self-government
Harkening back to the days when Massachusetts was known derisively as "Taxachusetts," a liberal coalition is pushing to amend the…
