Rita Henley's Latest Articles
21 Leaders 2016: They Take Charge, Rewrite the Rules
Women’s eNews announces today its 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2016, each one enormously committed to reducing the impact of gender bias in the lives of women and girls.
13 Must-Read U.S. Women’s Movement Books For Those Under 45
Here’s my list, what books are on yours? Send us your favorite, your top five or top 10. Let’s build the nonfiction canon of women’s history! Take a break over the holidays and email us at editors@womensenews.org.
NYC Reports Black Moms’ Risks 12 Times Above Whites
Black women are more likely to die of labor or pregnancy complications than white counterparts. The data can be found in an undated report quietly posted by the city’s health department.
Anti-Choice Laws Grow, U.S. Maternal Deaths Rise
Imagine, billboards with an image of a young vibrant woman with the caption: “She Died Giving Life” and with the tagline: “The U.S. maternal death rate is rising. Take action today to support quality maternity care.”
We Honor 21 Leaders Tonight, And You, Our Readers
Through the ups and downs, we never lost our faith in the power of journalism with integrity to empower women and girls to take their rightful place. Please stay with us in the years ahead.
Here’s Why I’m Hoping Hillary Can Pull It Off
I’ve followed Clinton closely since 1991, when I interviewed her and was delighted to find her so knowledgeable about poverty. Now I hope she can do more than in past campaigns to highlight women’s special, and politically neglected, issues.
Women’s eNews Announces 21 Leaders 2015
This year, Women’s eNews’ 21 Leaders for the 21st Century honors those who are challenging the dominate narratives through words and deeds. The theme? Making the facts be known.
Women’s eNews Is a Garden, Bearing Fruit of Change
This season, my father’s gardens filled our home with hard work, nutrition, hopes for the next season and thankfulness. For me now, gratitude comes for the support for our work in journalism, one that grows a harvest of positive change.
When Women Stay Home, Dem Candidates Might as Well
Women played a key role in the wave of Republican successes in Tuesday’s battle for control of the U.S. Senate. They didn’t support any of seven Senate victors, but not enough women cast their votes to outweigh the support of the male voters.