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A woman with her back to the camera holds up a big fish. Another woman looking at the direction of the camera is taking a picture of the fisherwoman and her catch.

How Fisherwomen’s Trips Break Barriers and Preserve Marine Ecosystems

Environment, News / By Lisa Setyon-Ortenzio

A family-owned fishing charter company operating in the Bay Area has been organizing for the past year all-female fishing trips to challenge gender stereotypes and empower women in the industry.

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Looking back at the history of (un)equal pay for Mother’s Equal Pay Day

Business, Culture / By virginiafay, bethneybonilla

Women currently make about 80 cents on the dollar compared to men who do similar jobs.

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Women to make history surfing big-wave contest, but struggles for equality remain

Culture, Sports / By janenevins

This season, for the first time, Mavericks will hold a women’s heat, a milestone for women who have long sought acceptance within the sport.

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