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Virginia Women, Don’t Gamble Away Your Rights

Electing Gov. Romney would have a disastrous impact on women's rights.

I have lived in many parts of Virginia for most of my life and care deeply about the future of our Commonwealth and of our country. I know plenty of independent-minded Virginians, many who would describe themselves as socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I have heard some of those same people say they believe Mitt Romney would govern as a moderate. That is a high stakes bet that Virginians-especially women-cannot afford to make.

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Authors

Jessica Arons

Director, Women\'s Health & Rights Program