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"A lot of things that are presented as “women’s issues” are really community issues, yet systems devalue what women bring and don’t enable them to contribute and make powerful differences for the whole community."
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December 13, 2019
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On Monday, the Supreme Court left in place a Kentucky law which mandates doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before they can perform abortions. - NBC News ([link removed])

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Megan Rapinoe is Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of The Year. However, in her acceptance speech, she called out the organization's lack of diversity. In the award's 66-year history, she is only the fourth woman given the award. - CNBC News ([link removed])

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Sen. Kamala Harris' participation in the presidential race and her recent exit was discussed by three high-ranking women serving on different 2020 campaigns: “If this cycle has taught me anything thus far, it's that the enormous amount of diversity that is present will reverberate for years to come.” - POLITICO ([link removed])

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Nike employees staged a protest over the company's treatment of women on the same day the company reopened a headquarters building named after Alberto Salazar, who has been accused of mistreating female athletes. - Wall Street Journal ([link removed])

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The Golden Globe 2020 nominations were released, and there are no women nominated for best director, screenplay or motion picture. - Washington Post ([link removed])

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Meet the women who are suing America's top companies, such as Google and Goldman Sachs, for equal pay. - Vox ([link removed])

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POLITICO had their 2019 Women Rule Summit on Tuesday. Click here ([link removed]) to view their "Women of Impact" honorees.

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Finland’s new parliament is dominated by women under 35. - Vox ([link removed])

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WATCH: Rep. Ayanna Pressley has a plan to fight the criminalization of black girls - "black girls get suspended from school 7 times more than white girls." The Ending PUSHOUT Bill would award $2.5 billion in federal grants to schools that ban unfair and discriminatory discipline practices.

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