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Monthly Archives: August 2009

Women and the Gulf Coast: Four Years Later

Four years ago, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravaged the Gulf Coast, unveiling a long-standing history of discrimination and need for better planning. While music festivals, parades and large scale youth gatherings bring large numbers to The Big Easy, some former … Continue reading

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IWPR Mourns the Loss of a Champion of Women’s Equality

On this sad occasion for the entire nation, we wish to commend Senator Edward Kennedy’s contributions on behalf of women and families. Senator Kennedy was a leader in passing the Family and Medical Leave Act and the author of the … Continue reading

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August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, Yet Women Are Still Not Equal

Today, August 26, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and mark the 89th anniversary of women’s suffrage. As we celebrate the victory of those who faced legislative roadblocks, public scorn, and imprisonment in order obtain the right to vote, we must … Continue reading

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