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BY MARTHA BURK | It’s now a matter of weeks until Election Day, and women’s votes are more crucial this year than ever—and the pay gap between working women and men is one of the highest ranking concerns for women voters.  

BY ISABEL FIELDS | The dismissal of women’s symptoms is an epidemic: one in five women believe that a health care provider has ignored their symptoms.

BY MAKHFI AZIZI | More than a month after the Afghan peace talks began in Qatar, the Taliban has increased their attacks on Afghan civilians and the Afghan army.