Pat Ashe

Pat Ashe

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is the president of the American Association of University Women in North Carolina, a nonprofit that advocates for women's equity. Pat is a retired hospital administrator who lives near Asheville.

Commentary A North Carolina leader in women's rights explains why the Equality Act isn't just about LGBTQ people. It's about protecting all women. (Image via Shutterstock)
Commentary The Equality Act Isn’t Just About LGBTQ People. It Would Protect All Women.

On Women's Equality Day, a NC leader in women's rights calls for federal protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Pat Ashe Pat Ashe August 26, 2021 3:56 pm EDT

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