NASA Picks 4 to Soar; One-Third of Women Assaulted
NASA has eight new astronauts and half of them are women. But a report shows about a third of women worldwide have been physically or sexually assaulted by a former or current partner.
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McCaskill, Gillibrand Take Military Men to Task
The two lawmakers have different bills to reform the way the military handles sex-assault cases. Gillibrand’s bill goes further and seeks to shift authority out of the chain of command.
Abortion Bans Blocked; Accusations at West Point
Abortion-rights this week were bolstered by court rulings in Arizona and Arkansas. As for the military’s treatment of women, the negative news went on, as a U.S. West Point military sergeant was accused of photographing and filming female cadets taking showers.
Obama: Soldier Rapes Hurt U.S.; Comfort Women Dissed
Obama says that the U.S. military’s sexual assaults are “dangerous to our national security.” A mayor says the Japanese military’s “comfort women” were necessary.
Hagel Reassures Boxer on Abortion, Gay Rights
Chuck Hagel has reassured Sen. Barbara Boxer on two points of scrutiny surrounding his confirmation as secretary of defense: servicewomen’s abortion benefits and gays rights.
Senate Aids Military Women; Egyptian Women at Risk
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Ad Campaign Pushes to Lift Military Abortion Limits
A new ad campaign is pushing to allow coverage of abortions for military women in the case of rape or incest. Sen. Jean Shaheen of New Hampshire, who has proposed an amendment to do so, helped kick off the campaign.
GI’s Repro Care OK; Violence at Home in W. Africa
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African Americans Turn Headlights on Sex-Traffic
Brook Bello had all the trappings of a successful career. But the actress-poet-filmmaker also had a horrible childhood secret. Now she’s teaming up with the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute to talk about sex traffic.
Liz Trotta: Thanks for the Laughs, Now a Few Facts
When Fox News’ Liz Trotta tried to comment on the rise of rape in the military she turned herself into a laughing stock. Wendy Murphy would like to follow up with some serious ideas about who does and doesn’t belong on the front lines.
