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"Peace," a statue on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse that commemorates Civil War soldiers "And The Loyal Women Of That Period," stands clear of morning fog on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. The Statehouse grounds don't include a statue of a real woman from Ohio history, an occurrence the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission hopes to remedy by proposing a new memorial honoring the women who fought for the right to vote. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)

Few Statehouses Feature Memorials To Actual Historical Women

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Statehouse would join a small number of others around the country with outdoor monuments dedicated to real women in U.S. history under a proposal expected Thursday to create a memorial to Ohio women who fought for voting rights. Currently, all statues of historical figures outside […]

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As more women run for office, child care remains a hurdle

As more women run for office, child care remains a hurdle

SALT LAKE CITY (AP)-Women are expected to run for office in high numbers in 2020, but many of them face financial hurdles paying for child care while they campaign. Candidates for federal office can tap their campaign accounts to pay for it, but it’s patchwork at the state level. Just […]

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BYU has first law school class that’s more than half female

BYU has first law school class that’s more than half female

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Brigham Young University’s law school is preparing for its first class where women make up more than half the student body. The 52 percent female incoming class marks a significant milestone in the school’s history, Dean of Admissions Stacie Stewart told The Daily Herald newspaper in Provo. The […]

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