Missouri Democrats say House dress code debate a distraction
Women who serve in the Missouri House will face a tougher dress code when they return to the floor this week after a debate that Democrats panned as a pointless distraction from the issues facing the state. The Republican lawmaker who introduced the change said it was done to ensure decorum and mirror the men’s dress code. Republican Rep. Ann Kelley, who introduced the amendment, said it cleans up language in current House rules so that the dress code for women will mirror the dress code for men. Lawmakers in other states have pushed back against dress code rules as sexist and culturally insensitive. Missouri Republicans said the criticism of the dress code was overdone when all the rules did was clarify what is required.
wftv.comMissouri Democrats say House dress code debate a distraction
Women who serve in the Missouri House will face a tougher dress code when they return to the floor this week after a debate that Democrats panned as a pointless distraction from the issues facing the state. The Republican lawmaker who introduced the change said it was done to ensure decorum and mirror the men’s dress code. Democrats called it ridiculous, saying women shouldn’t be policed for their fashion choices.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — (AP) — Women were banned Tuesday from private and public universities in Afghanistan with immediate effect and until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said Tuesday, the latest edict cracking down on their rights and freedoms. The decision was announced after a meeting of the Taliban government. It marked a further blow to the rights of girls and women under Taliban rule. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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