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Women have achieved ever more powerful roles in politics, business and society. I've highlighted some of the women who made powerful contributions to the world during the decade 2000-2009. I've deliberately left off celebrities famous for, well, being famous. I just couldn't see adding Paris Hilton to this list!
• Women of the Decade - 2000-2009
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This week: can you guess the name of this woman? Hint: she gave up a key leadership position.
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Abigail Scott Duniway
Abigail Scott Duniway, an early settler in Oregon, established a newspaper there that supported women's rights. She helped bring
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