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From ancient goddesses to modern peace activists − Mother’s Day celebrates women’s political power

  • Written by Marie-Claire Beaulieu, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Tufts University
imageMothers are often honored and gifted flowers on Mother's Day, but their broader influence in the political sphere is not celebrated enough.www.direct2florist.co.uk/ via Flickr, CC BY

On Mother’s Day, Americans go all out with gift-buying and dining out to honor the women in their lives. In fact, according to some estimates, consumer spending...

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