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Betty Jean Hall, Who Fought for Coal- Mining Jobs for Women, Dies at 78

She was a fiery lawyer from eastern Kentucky who charged coal companies with discrimination for their refusal to hire women. Her campaign was a success.

By Adam Nossiter

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Push for Gender Equality in E.U.’s Top Roles Looks Set to Fall Short

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles.

By Jenny Gross

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Asian American Actors Are Finally Getting Romantic Lead Roles

Western pop culture, past and present, has often emasculated Asian male characters. A new crop of roles are starting to offer alternatives.

By Matt Stevens and Ricardo Nagaoka

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When Breaking the Dress Code Depends on Skin Color, and If You’re Skinny

A new City Council law seeks to pressure schools to undo bias in enforcing a dress code across the nation’s largest school system.

By Ginia Bellafante