Allison Stevens, Author at Women's eNews

New Congress Drains Helium From Pro-Choice Hopes

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● June 14, 2007

Reproductive rights advocates are beginning to realize the new Democratic-controlled Congress is no cakewalk. Democrats have approved millions more for abstinence-only programs and failed to approve emergency contraception for military pharmacies.

Strategic Gains Nurture Bolder Anti-Choice Moves

By Allison Stevens ● Crime & Law ● June 10, 2007

Some Georgia legislators want their state constitution to recognize embryos and fetuses as persons from the moment of conception. It’s a conspicuous sign of a widening strategic divide within the anti-choice movement.

Leading Women Fan Out Across Democratic Field

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● May 29, 2007

Hillary Clinton is solidifying her support among female voters and racking up endorsements from key women’s groups. Her rivals for the Democratic nomination have hired prominent women’s rights activists to sharpen their focus on women’s issues.

Bush May Veto Hate Crime Bill With Gender Focus

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● May 11, 2007

A bill to add gender into federal hate crimes legislation faces a veto threat. Proponents say it would help protect victims of crimes who are targeted for being female and the benefit to women is being obscured in the debate over sexuality.

Court Abortion Ban Ignites Activism in States

By Allison Stevens ● Health & Science ● May 3, 2007

Advocates on both sides of the abortion issue agree the April 18 Supreme Court decision banning a specific abortion procedure portends a new wave of legislation in the states. Pro-choice efforts, however, trail those in search of more restrictions.

Senate Bill Seeks Job Security for Abuse Victims

By Allison Stevens ● Crime & Law ● April 27, 2007

Sen. Patty Murray is promoting a bill to protect workers who are victims of domestic violence. Last week she also held hearings on the problem of intimate partner violence in the workplace.

Abortion Ban Spurs ‘Free Choice’ Move in Congress

By Allison Stevens ● Health & Science ● April 20, 2007

Democrats reintroduced the Freedom of Choice Act in Congress a day after the Supreme Court upheld an abortion-procedure ban. The bill could lead to a reversal of the ban that broke legal precedent by providing no health exception for the woman.

Hillary Moves Women to Campaign’s Front Burner

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● April 12, 2007

While Barack Obama, John Edwards and other 2008 presidential contenders touch on issues such as reproductive choice, care-giving and women’s wages, Hillary Clinton is giving them higher priority.

Protester Pushes Pelosi on Women’s War Stance

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● April 5, 2007

Anti-war activist Tina Richards is urging lawmakers to pull out of Iraq and advocating for the leadership of women in making the case for peace. After two public run-ins on Capitol Hill in March, Richards and others are disappointed with Democrats.

Women’s Leaders Put ERA Back on Agenda

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● March 29, 2007

After a weekend meeting in Washington of key figures in the women’s rights movement, federal lawmakers reintroduced the long-dormant Equal Rights Amendment. Supporters of the ERA say its time has finally come.

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