Overlooked No More. She Followed a Trail to Wyoming. Then She Blazed One.
The Western territory made history in 1869 by giving women the right to vote. When Esther Morris became justice of the peace a few months later, she made history as well.
Southern Baptist Leader Removed as Seminary President for Remarks on Women
Paige Patterson’s comments included advice that women who are abused by their husbands should focus on praying for them, rather than on divorce.
There Are Two Georgias. One Just Made History.
The victory of Stacey Abrams, the first black woman to win a major party’s nomination for governor, highlights the divide between Georgia’s diverse cities, led by Atlanta, and its conservative countryside.
‘They Can’t Ignore Us Anymore’: Women Firefighters Allege Culture of Discrimination
Two senior female firefighters in Fairfax County, Va., say they were denied jobs and asked to leave the fire department after they fought discrimination.
Trump, Visiting Epicenter of MS-13 Killings, Demands Tougher Immigration Laws
On Long Island, the president again described gang members as “animals,” mocking critics who had rebuked his earlier comments as meanspirited toward all immigrants.
Georgia Jury Returns $1 Billion Verdict in Sexual Assault Case
Hope Cheston was 14 when she was raped by a security guard. Several lawyers said it was the largest verdict ever given to a sexual assault survivor.
Senate Sends Major Overhaul of Veterans Health Care to Trump
The Senate gave final passage to legislation that will give veterans more access to private health care on the government’s dime and will examine the V.A.’s scope.
F.B.I. Admits Overstating Locked Phone Problem, and Critics Pounce
A programming error caused top law enforcement officials to overstate how many locked smartphones it was unable to search, including in congressional testimony.
The Trouble With the Memphis Airport: No Crowds
The spacious terminal built for when the Tennessee city was a bustling air travel hub has become a half-deserted white elephant that the airport is spending millions to shrink.
Lupe Valdez Prepares to Face Greg Abbott in Texas: ‘This Election Is Not Going to Be Bought’
Ms. Valdez, a former sheriff, has become the first openly gay person and the first Latina to win a major party’s nomination for governor in Texas.
U.S. Disinvites China From Military Exercise Amid Rising Tensions
The Pentagon said Beijing’s buildup on disputed islands in the South Island Seas is not consistent with the security exercise among allies this summer.
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