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[Interview] Francesca Hong has a plan for Wisconsin. Today, Democratic voters decide whether it’s their vision, too.

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Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old Korean American woman from Wisconsin, has inked a tattoo on her left arm featuring three roses of Sharon and the map of Wisconsin to symbolize her identity. If elected as the governor in November, she would be the first female and first Korean American to hold the position. Hong emphasizes that her victory would be a great honor and responsibility.

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UNESCO: 2.4 million girls barred from school in Afghanistan

Five years after the Taliban returned to power, millions of Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO warns of lasting social and economic consequences.

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  • Taliban restrictions began in March 2022, barring girls from schools and universities.
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·dw.com

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·pbs.org

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·pbs.org

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