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By Michelle Rivera
Amy Acton made history. But Ohio is failing the girls who dream of following her: Leila Atassi
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The day after Ohio elected its first woman governor, I found my 6-year-old daughter hard at work. She had commandeered a corner of her toy room, where notebooks were spread across the floor, a clipboard lay at the ready and an old landline telephone, connected to nothing at all, awaited important calls.
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