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Love and politics, women's casting problems and alternative Valentine's day cards
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Feb 12, 2016
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Love and politics, women's casting problems and alternative Valentine's day cards

Can you date someone with opposing political views? Film producers speaks out about sexist casting process and politically themed Valentine's day cards.

This Valentine's Day, people across the country will spend $1.6 billion on candy.
This Valentine's Day, people across the country will spend $1.6 billion on candy.
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Can you date someone with opposing political views? Film producers speaks out about sexist casting process and politically themed Valentine's day cards.

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