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Elizabeth Cobbs says American women's rights lag behind the world

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Texas A&M historian Elizabeth Cobbs talks about her contention that American women consistently lag behind other countries in victories for equal rights. Cobbs is in New Orleans, and her discussion coincides with Gov. John Bel Edwards, who declares he will renew his push for equal pay legislation.

Also on today's program: State Sen. Dan Claitor is proposing to end the death penalty. He speaks with us about that here.

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