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According to Zillow’s research, all but New Orleans are among the top 10 markets with affordable homes available, and these markets also feature relatively low percentages of heads of households under 44 years old.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2025

As a result of the more than 100-day conflict, UN Women added, at least 3,000 women may have become widows and heads of households and at least 10,000 children may have lost their fathers.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

He provided the names of 16 heads of households within the family, and said the dead included women and children.

From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2023

It’s not that simple for people with limited funds, whether they’re single or heads of households.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Why, instead of depriving of this right women who were owners of landed estates, was it not extended to all those who possessed property or were heads of households?

From The First Essay on the Political Rights of Women by Condorcet, Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat, marquis de