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Defense of Marriage Act
In 1996, the U.S. Congress passed the “Defense of Marriage Act” establishing a legal definition of marriage.
July 2, 2014
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You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer!
Amelia Bloomer was a woman who liked to think, live and even dress unconventionally, and she encouraged other people—particularly women—to do the same.
July 7, 2014
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Gay Marriage
This cartoon shows a legislator who voted against marriage equality as part of a series of legislators photographed for a “wrong-side-of-history photo shoot.”
November 3, 2014
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Remarks in Recognition of International Human Rights Day
Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered this speech at the United Nations International Human Rights Day on December 6, 2011. The day commemorates the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
July 2, 2014
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The Awakening
This 1915 cartoon by Henry Mayer depicts the struggle for women’s suffrage.
July 3, 2014
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Woman Suffrage Headquarters
This 1912 photo was taken outside the woman suffrage headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Far right in the photo is Miss Belle Sherwin, President, National League of Women Voters.
February 13, 2017
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Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds
Creating Questions to Engage Critically with Texts
This strategy provides tools to create questions that help students engage critically with Perspectives central texts and examine them for issues of power and social inequity. The activities suggested here also encourage readers to bring their knowledge and experiences to the reading of a text.
July 16, 2014
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Identifying and Responding to Bias Incidents
A bias incident is conduct, speech or expression motivated, in whole or in part, by bias or prejudice.
July 16, 2009
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Constructively Engaging in Digital Communities
This lesson will introduce students to the need for practicing inclusivity and empathy when engaged in digital communication.
October 2, 2017