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Feminist award goes to 'Miss Piggy'

One of TV and film's "Muppets" has won high honors from a feminist institution for her contributions to the movement. This year the award went to Miss Piggy. The Sackler Center First Awards honor women

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Jun 5, 2015, 3:00 AM

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