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Will the Feminist Vote Make a Difference in 2016?
Hillary Clinton might become the first woman president, but some likely voters say she's not the embodiment of "feminist" ideals.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenHillary Clinton might become the first woman president, but some likely voters say she's not the embodiment of "feminist" ideals.
Later on the program, a big surprise in the world of retail. Amazon may be opening bookstores.
Photos: Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheer at a rally in Keene, New Hampshire February 2, 2016. (Rick Wilking/Reuters)
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3 storiesSyria Peace Talks Break Down as Assault on Aleppo Begins
So-called Syrian "peace talks" have broken down almost before they got started. The UN mediator asked for a pause in the violence to allow for humanitarian aid. Instead, the Syrian army launched a major offensive — supported by Russian bombardment. Patrick McDonnell was in Geneva. He's Beirut Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times .
Read the story6 minThe Politics of Feminism: It's Not All about Gender
Democrat Hillary Clinton would be the first woman president, but many self-styled "feminists" are not supporting her candidacy. Some advocates of women's rights back Bernie Sanders, while Republican Carly Fiorina insists that she and other conservatives are also "feminists." The idea has evolved from the suffragettes to Roe v.
Read the story35 minAmazon Is Opening…Bookstores?
The Internet shopping giant Amazon may have a surprise for retail customers. Famous for driving traditional bookstores out of business, last year Amazon opened its own brick-and-mortar outlet in Seattle. Now, it appears to be planning a chain of stores for customers who want to walk in and thumb through the pages.
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