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For centuries, women were denied equal access to money and the freedom and power that came with it. They were restricted from owning property or transacting in real estate. Even well into the 20th century, women could not take out their own loans or own bank accounts without their husband's permission. They could be fired for getting married or pregnant, and if they still had a job, they could be kept from certain roles, restricted from working longer...
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"It's a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus's personal thief. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Loki's and Hermes's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
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There is one proven method for happier kids, more involved dads, and less stressed-out moms after divorce -- 50/50 custody. It's hard for everyone when parents split up -- but the end of living together doesn't need to mean the end of a functional family. Part of the reason divorces are so traumatic for the kids involved is because of our child custody system, which truly sets everyone up for failure. Throughout the country, the default arrangement...
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"The new economics of love and marriage-and who benefits. The realities of single parenting in the US have long carried a connotation of hardship-not just in finances, but in the wrenching day-to-day challenges of parenting without a net. As marriage rates in the US continue to drop, and as single-parent households become increasingly concentrated at the lower end of the income spectrum, it begs the question: what does all this mean for a country...
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"It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Thor's and Hercules's strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup"--
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