Uruguay Bolsters Pro-Choice Prospects in Argentina
Pro-choice activists in Argentina are encouraged by the recent legalization of abortion in Uruguay. But it’s still a very thorny topic.
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Palestinian-Israeli Women Lose a Voice for Peace
An Israeli-Palestinian women’s group that helped pioneer the push for a two-state solution fell apart in late 2010 under pressure of heightened hostilities. Its demise highlights the scarcity of women in peace talks in this conflict and around the world.
Anti-Kid Biz Culture Puts Freeze on Stay-Home Moms
Shops, restaurants, hotels and airlines are saying no to kids. During a long, harsh winter Allison Stevens says the hostility has made motherhood isolating and turned the nearest family-friendly IKEA into a beacon.
Pound a Tambourine, the Future Is Coming
As Women’s eNews honors our annual roster of 21 Leaders for the 21st Century tonight, Rita Henley Jensen calls this a potentially breakthrough moment. Amid economic adversity it’s time to invest in the future of women and news through WeNews.
Online Chat Spotlights Most-Ailing Millennium Goal
MDG 5 envisions reducing maternal deaths 75 percent by 2015. Of all the promises to the world’s distressed people, it is the least likely to meet its target. Last week, advocates in India and Ghana said more political willpower is needed fast.
Hillary’s New Role Puts Iranian Moderates on Edge
Iran’s women’s rights activists feared a hawkish Hillary Clinton as president and now wonder what she’ll be like as secretary of state. Vahdati says moderate factions in Iran, including women’s rights activists, have the most to lose from militarism.
‘Modesty Squad’ Faces Legal Scrutiny in Israel
State prosecutors in Israel are arguing the case of a woman who they say was attacked in June by an ultra-Orthodox ‘modesty patrol.’ The verdict, along with a related case, is expected to help define the legal parameters of religious vigilantes.
Female Majority to Control N.H. Senate
When the New Hampshire Senate convenes in January, women will run the show, forming the first female legislative majority in the nation. Analysts say women hold more seats in states that do not pay lawmakers and require less time for public service.
Latina PAC Moves to Obama as Others Bid for McCain
Latina groups are calling voters and knocking on doors for both Obama and McCain. Members of pro-Obama Latina PAC adored Hillary Clinton, but spent the summer getting over it. Latinas for McCain like their candidate’s anti-abortion stance.
