"We changed the law." (women activists; includes related article)
Article Abstract:
Kim Philips was instrumental in getting legislation preventing landfills from being built near schools in her Texas community. Laws that were changed due to women's activism include mandatory bicycle helmets and notification that a sex offender had moved into a neighborhood.
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1995
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"My child didn't have to die!"(mothers of gunshot victims; includes related article on gun accident prevention)
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Three mothers of children killed accidentally by guns recount their stories. One girl who accidentally killed a sibling with a gun committed suicide afterwards. Keeping guns out of the house is the best way of preventing such tragedies.
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1997
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Rape: how to protect yourself
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The places where rape is most likely to occur include near the home, at the office and at shopping malls. Resisting a rapist, prevention techniques, acquaintance rape and recovery are discussed.
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1993
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