Sexual abuse allegations against Chavez have rocked them. But their focus is still on protecting other women
Sexual abuse allegations against Chavez have rocked them. But their focus is still on protecting other women
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March 22, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
Dolores Huerta, labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of United Farm Workers, speaks during Together for Democracy 2026, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Democracy Forward)
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