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SF Lawsuit Demands Combat Roles for Women

November 27, 2012, 3:26 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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They get shot at. They get bombed. The risk death for their country. Now some military women are fighting for the right to official combat positions. On Tuesday, four women represented by the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit … Continue reading »

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San Jose Woman Wins Olympic Judo Bronze

July 30, 2012, 9:01 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Marti Malloy, who perfected her judo skills at San Jose State University, won an Olympic bronze medal in the sport on Monday. Malloy beat Portuguese fighter Telma Monteiro who had bested Malloy in their two last meetings. She later fell … Continue reading »

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