Tag: women_s_rights
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California Names New Labor Agency Building After Dolores Huerta
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the honor Friday, two days after ordering flags at half-staff and as Los Angeles lit City Hall red and white in memory of the labor and civil rights leader.
Politics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSALegal Dolores HuertaGavin NewsomCalifornia Labor and Workforce Development AgencyStewart KnoxCalifornia labor movementEmployment Development Departmentbuilding namingCalifornia Governors OfficeKaren BassLos Angelescivil rightsfarm workerslabor movementwomen's rightsLA Mayors OfficeMonica RodriguezLos Angeles City HallNational Farm Workers AssociationCaliforniaJennifer Siebel NewsomUnited Farm WorkersDelano grape boycottCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Media Monitor: IISS Says Taliban Consolidates Power After Five Years but Remains Economically Fragile and Diplomatically Isolated
The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports the Taliban has consolidated power in Afghanistan and built regional ties, but remains economically fragile, politically repressive and far from international integration.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictAfghanistanPakistanGeneral PoliticsMilitarySocial IssuesEconomyAsia TalibanInternational Institute for Strategic StudiesTehrik-e-Taliban Pakistanwomen's rightsIISS
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California Leaders Mourn Passing of Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom expressed sorrow over the death of Gloria Steinem, celebrating her legacy as a "force of nature" and a tireless advocate for women's and human rights, who inspired countless individuals.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Gloria SteinemGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomFeminismWomen's RightsAdvocacyCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Death of Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem at 92
NPR is reporting that trailblazing journalist and activist Gloria Steinem has died at 92, leaving a legacy of challenging gender stereotypes and championing feminist ideals like equality and reproductive freedom.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print Publishing Gloria Steinemjournalistactivistfeminismwomen's rightsreproductive freedomObituariesNPR