October 9, 2020 Good Morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. The Associated Press is reporting; An old directory for the Christian organization People of Praise members shows Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served as a “handmaid.” That’s the term used at the time for high-ranking female leaders in the religious community. Barrett has… Read more »
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Women’s Show 3/8 Happy International Women’s Day
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WMNF Celebrates International Women’s Day on the airwaves
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If you have not contributed to this campaign, please make your donation tomorrow! Thanks to all who contributed to WMNF during this Winter Fund Drive – especially those who donated during From a Woman’s Point of View. You hear from us every week bringing you information, guests, critical topics. From a Woman’s Point of View… Read more »
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Signs from The Women’s Rally 2018 in St. Pete
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