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William769

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Wed Mar 7, 2012, 11:48 PM Mar 2012

Billie Jean King's New 'Battle of the Sexes' Republicans' War on Women - Sign the Petition!

Tennis champ Billie Jean King faced off on the court with out and proud chauvinist Bobby Riggs in what was deemed the “Battle of the Sexes” in 1973. King won that battle but now she’s enmeshed in the ongoing fight with Republicans in congress who’re squarely aimed at dismantling rights and protections for women.

King, who came out as a lesbian publicly in 1981, has joined forces with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee encouraging Americans to sign the petition “One Million Strong Against the Republican War on Women."

Below is King’s call to action:

Some people called my tennis match against Bobby Riggs, "The Battle of the Sexes."

http://www.shewired.com/sports/2012/03/07/billie-jean-kings-new-battle-sexes-congressional-republicans-sign-petition

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Billie Jean King's New 'Battle of the Sexes' Republicans' War on Women - Sign the Petition! (Original Post) William769 Mar 2012 OP
It was a great day when Billy showed Bobby how to play tennis... midnight Mar 2012 #1
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