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Spring is making a valiant attempt to arrive but it would seem snow across the eastern side of the country has other plans. Still, it's arrival is imminent bringing with it the anticipation of Easter and the promise of new beginnings. This time of year, with its burgeoning life and lengthening days, …
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We need more women in politics—a "no-shit Sherlock" statement, I'm aware. However, the stark reality is that we don't have enough women engaged in politics, from government positions at every level to informed voters. This shortfall is largely due to the spaces where discourse happens becoming …
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Embarking on the journey of caring for aging parents, I find myself at the core of the "sandwich generation," grappling with the dual pressures of nurturing my daughters towards independence and aiding my parents as they navigate towards more dependence. My delicate balancing act is not unique, but …
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Every International Women's Day, I take a well-deserved break. Why even try and jostle for space in a room flooded with corporations and politicians wielding their bullhorns for a day, turning what began as a profound call for social justice in 1975 into a shallow, Hallmark-esque spectacle? It's an …
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As we adjust our clocks to spring forward, embracing the promise of longer days and warmer weather, there's a stark contrast that can't be ignored. While time marches on, the progress in women's rights seems to be caught in a perpetual loop, reminiscent of a bizarre Groundhog Day where advancements …
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