January 2010 – Page 3 of 3

Women’s ESL Dominance Tied to Job Demands

By Bijoyeta Das ● Politics ● January 12, 2010

Immigrant women far outnumber men in English as a Second Language classes across the states. Helping school-age children is one big reason. So is gaining access to work.

Breastfeeding at Work? Not Always Fun, But It Works

By Allison Stevens ● Commentary ● January 9, 2010

Allison Stevens starts her Mom blog next month. In a taste of what’s to come, she notes she is writing and breastfeeding at the same time and her back is killing her. Yet, she feels lucky: a new book finds few U.S. working women have lactation benefits.

N.M. Requires Pay Equity; Same-Sex Marriage Nixed

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● January 8, 2010

(WOMENSENEWS)–

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Female Scholars in Exile Form Legion of Longing

By Bijoyeta Das ● Arts & Culture ● January 8, 2010

Exiled female writers find they have little in common with immigrants who come to the U.S. seeking material gains. Instead, they are often looking for the chance to find continuity and tell stories about their ruptured lives.

India’s Single Women Resist Stigma, Demand Rights

By Swapna Majumdar ● Arts & Culture ● January 8, 2010

Efforts to get rights and resources for single women have been gaining ground in India. Single women’s organizations have formed in eight of the country’s 28 states, and advocates are now looking to build political power at the national level.

Why is Michelle Obama Channeling Jackie O?

By Lisa Nuss ● Commentary ● January 7, 2010

Why did Barbara Walters nominate Michelle Obama as the most fascinating person of the year? Lisa Nuss double checked the transcript–and the first lady’s first year–and couldn’t find a reason.

H1N1 Flu Fatal for 28 Pregnant Women

By Diane Loupe ● Health & Science ● January 6, 2010

Health authorities urge H1N1 flu vaccinations for pregnant women, who make up 1 percent of the population but 6 percent of H1N1 deaths. Some women balk, but plenty roll up their sleeves. Flu season lasts until May.

Federal Funding for Safe Havens Not Tracked

By Regina Varolli ● Crime & Law ● January 5, 2010

Three federal agencies control about $3 billion dollars in Recovery Act funding, some portion of which should go to transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. Poor coordination makes it hard to know who is getting how much despite transparency requirements.

Marriage-Equality Advanced in 2009; Maine Balked

By Melinda Tuhus ● Arts & Culture ● January 1, 2010

Marriage equality was a big story in 2009 for New England states and nearby New York. But while the year raised hopes for a rainbow-hued region, Maine’s November referendum repealed same-sex marriage and dealt a blow.