Allison Stevens, Author at Women's eNews

Early Warnings on Abortion Enter 2004 Campaign

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● May 29, 2003

Democratic presidential hopefuls warn that a woman’s right to choose will not survive a second term of the Bush administration. Meanwhile, pro-choice advocates within the GOP see the issue as a liability for their party in 2004.

Moseley Braun Runs for President and More

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● May 4, 2003

Women’s groups are cheering on underdog Carol Moseley Braun’s bid for the White House, saying it does wonders for women and girls across the country.

Bush Extends Global Gag Rule to AIDS Funds

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● February 25, 2003

Many concerned about women’s health were delighted when Bush announced his $15 billion package to fight AIDS. Alarms are now going off with indications that the “global gag rule” will be extended to these funds.

Proponents Worry That Title IX Will Be Eroded

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● January 12, 2003

Women’s rights advocates step up their efforts to preserve the landmark federal law now under scrutiny. Title IX requires schools that receive federal funds to provide equal treatment to women and men–including opportunities to play sports.

Choice Activists Ponder Elections’ Implications

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● November 12, 2002

Advocates for reproductive choice worry that the new Congress will confirm judicial appointees who oppose abortion and approve legislation that would chip away at the landmark Roe v. Wade case.

This Could Be Year of the Woman Governor

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● November 5, 2002

The races are tight and, as we head into election day, the results are far from certain. Nevertheless, a record number of women are gubernatorial candidates in 10 of the 36 races. Go to www.womensenews.org for election night updates.

Pro-Choice Groups Pull Out All Stops to Protect Senate

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● November 3, 2002

With a staunch anti-choice president and a House that is likely to stay anti-choice as well, pro-choice groups are spending big in close races to ensure that abortion rights supporters keep a foothold in the national government.

Male House Member Seeks to Join Women’s Caucus

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● October 11, 2002

An anti-choice congressman is trying to join an all-women’s caucus in the House of Representatives. If he’s voted in, he’ll be the first man in the group since Congress stopped funding the caucus seven years ago and it became an informal coalition.

EMILY’s List Raises Hackles of Some Dems

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● October 7, 2002

The organization dedicated to electing pro-choice women to office is being criticized for backing losing women candidates and attacking progressive male candidates in open seats or redrawn districts.

Senate Candidate Elizabeth Dole Remains an Enigma

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● September 5, 2002

North Carolina Republicans will vote Tuesday on whether to nominate Elizabeth Dole as their candidate for the U.S. Senate. Those watching the race remain stumped about what she truly stands for. Also, Our Story recalls Bessie Smith.

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