Gillard paved way for new wave in fight for womenâs rights
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Julia Gillardâs misogyny speech echoed around the world, striking a positive blow for womenâs long struggle against verbal and physical sexual predation, and for equality (âNot a plea, a demand: letâs make misogyny historyâ, April 10-11). Who can forget that appalling picture of Tony Abbott speaking outside federal parliament with Sophie Mirabella and Bronwyn Bishop close by, as âDitch the Witchâ and other crude signs were hoisted behind them? Who can forget her shocking treatment by the likes of Alan Jones? A measure of our former PMâs stature, determination to press for justice, and forgiveness for these depravities, is that there is no self-pitying about her own maltreatment. She has helped pave the way for Grace Tame, Brit
The dynamic BYU guard did just that Tuesday.
Gonzales was named WCC co-player of the year alongside Gonzaga s Jenn Wirth, and BYU coach Jeff Judkins earned coach of the year honors in a vote of league coaches announced Tuesday by the conference.
Gonzales Big Three teammates of Lauren Gustin and Paisley Johnson Harding joined the Gilbert, Arizona product as conference first-team selections. Graduate transfer Teegan Graham and senior Sara Hamson were named All-WCC honorable mentions.
It s a group of players with swagger, but also a lethal mentality, be it in scoring, rebounding or defense. We have that killer instinct, especially Shaylee Gonzales; that is her, Harding told KSL.com. I think I have that same instinct. When we re both on the court and as leaders of this team, we ll find a way. I think Teegan has that fighters mentality, too, and so many girls who have bought into that mentality. Whatever it takes, we re driven to do greatness.
DeKalb County teachers and educational staff received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.Â
On Jan. 29, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Scott Harris announced the expansion of eligibility for Covid-19 vaccinations for critical workers, including those who work in the education sector.Â
During last Thursday nightâs board of education meeting, DeKalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett announced the vaccination clinic for employees on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.Â
He said county employees had done an amazing job maneuvering the school year while in the middle of a pandemic.Â
âOur folks came to work and made a positive impact on our students lives and our community, and I am so thankful for that,â said Barnett. âNow that the vaccine is available, it was important for me to try and get it to them as quickly and timely as possible.âÂ
Rogier Gregoire speaks during a 2016 town hall meeting in Duluth. Gregoire will lead a virtual discussion Tuesday, Feb. 23, on the the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial. (Steve Kuchera / File / skuchera@duluthnews.com)
“He reminds us of the history and how it has shaped local society, which can also contribute to the future we make,” she said.
An FDLTCC student ambassador suggested Johnson reach out to Duluth company DanSan Creatives, where Simmons works, and ask them to collaborate on an event.
DanSan works to empower youth and community members through diverse narratives and art forms, according to its website.
Simmons works as an artist and collaborator with the company, specializing in public speaking and poetry. He also works as an assistant professor of biomedicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Duluth.