Women are already on the front lines. Now they get official
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The reasons that have kept women from combat positions are so steeped in sexism it’s near impossible not to throw your support behind those who serve
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Mike Pence: Disney's Mulan is 'mischievous liberal propaganda', Walt Disney Company
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A more inclusive military won't matter if young people won't include themselves, Scott Beauchamp
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A more inclusive military won't matter if young people won't include themselves, Scott Beauchamp
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Ground combat positions may be open to women but 'the fight is not done', US military
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Mike Pence: Disney's Mulan is 'mischievous liberal propaganda', Walt Disney Company
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