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Democratic debate: Candidates discuss their plans to help families

  • Written by Melanie G. Long, Assistant Professor of Economics, The College of Wooster
An all-women moderating team directed the debate. AP Photo/John Bazemore

The last two democratic presidential debates featured no questions about the gender pay gap, paid parental leave or other economic issues that disproportionately affect women and children.

So in the Atlanta debate on Nov. 20 – featuring an all-women moderator panel and...

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