September 2010 – Page 4 of 4

Boy-Girl Differences Beg for More Brain Research

By Lise Eliot ● Arts & Culture ● September 3, 2010

Neuroscientist Lise Eliot argues for more brain research on boy-girl differences in this excerpt from her new book, “Pink Brain, Blue Brain: How Small Differences Grow Into Troublesome Gaps–And What We Can Do About It.”

Caregivers Hail N.Y. Law; Afghan Girls Gassed

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● September 3, 2010

(WOMENSENEWS)–

Cheers

N.Y. Gov. David Paterson signed the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights Aug. 31, said Domestic Workers United, an organization of nannies, housekeepers and elderly caregivers. The first of its kind, the U.S. law establishes basic labor standards–including paid days off and protection from discrimination–for more than 200,000 domestic workers in the state.

Alveda King Takes Big-Name Place at Tea Party

By Diane Loupe ● Politics ● September 2, 2010

Rev. Alveda King’s Tea Party allegiance grabbed headlines last weekend when she joined the Glenn Beck rally on the anniversary of her uncle’s famous “dream” speech. It also made her an even more polarizing figure in the abortion-rights struggle.

Health Reform Reality Kicks In: Costs Still High

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● September 1, 2010

Coverage of people with pre-existing conditions was supposed to help women in particular, who suffer more chronic illness. But as the “high-risk pools” take effect, low-income women may have a harder time paying the premiums.