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To the Point
To the Point

Has the ‘Year of the Woman’ finally arrived?

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 01, 2018 National
Women’s Rights are still not guaranteed by the Constitution, despite generations of effort. Will #MeToo, #TimesUp and backlash against President Trump make this a year of liberation? More women are running for office than ever before.

Photo credit: Mihai Surdu.

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Has the ‘Year of the Woman’ finally arrived?

It took women until 1920 to win the right to vote. But the Equal Rights Amendment failed to be ratified by enough states to become part of the Constitution.

38 min

How comedy raises awareness on reproductive rights

Ninety percent of US counties lack an abortion provider.  Trump Administration policies threaten the reproductive rights of millions of women.

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Andrea Brody, Devan Schwartz

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