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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

"Women Taking Care of Women" in Iowa Today

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017   

DES MOINES, Iowa – If workplaces are short-staffed today, it might be because people across the globe are taking a day to speak out about the plight of women and their need for equality. "A Day Without Women" is part of International Women's Day.

Rallies, marches, protests and special events are all being held to bring attention to issues such as gender equality, while also touting the social, economic, cultural and political successes of women.

Sandy Mostaert, the founder of the Women's March Iowa, says women are being asked to skip work, shop only at women-owned businesses and wear red today.

"This is us women taking care of women," she said. "Take a day off and show that we do have relevance and that we have a huge impact, not only in our economy but in our home and anywhere women are touching the surface."

She hopes today's action will highlight the persistent types of discrimination women often face, including lower wages, job insecurity and sexual harassment. Marches and rallies are scheduled across Iowa today.

A Day Without Women stems from the Women's Marches held across the nation in January. Mostaert says Iowa women are fighting against inequality, and are in it for the long haul.

"It's a marathon, not a sprint," she added. "This is just an initiative to really give awareness that we are still united - and we, as large numbers, will make a difference and will make change."

And she notes Iowans are becoming more politically active than ever, following what's happening in the news and speaking out. Women's March organizers are helping them stay in touch.

"We have people having town halls; they're making their postcard parties," said Mostaert. "We're recruiting these action plans and having national grassroots activists develop these 'huddles,' and giving them resources so they can take on those issues that they're interested in."


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