Education, doing homework, is the way to lift up girls. Around the world, where girls are educated, the … - Karen DeCrow

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Think not I dread to see my spirit fly, Through the dark gates of fell mortality; Death has no terrors when the life is true; 'Tis living ill that makes us fear to die.

Karen DeCrow

Education, doing homework, is the way to lift up girls. Around the world, where girls are educated, the economy and the standard of living rise.

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If supporters of equality for women want to vote for the best candidate, they must look to a person regardless of gender and must disregard the gender of political opponents.

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