Vote for Women. Vote by Women.

Filed Under: Why Design, election design, social responsibility

Submitted By	Jamie Gray
Chapter	Kansas City
Description	Women's issues such as health care, reproductive rights and workplace equality are at a prominent and precarious point in politics right now. That is why it is critical for women -- and all the men that support them -- to have their voices heard this election.
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