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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.

Female Candidates Enter 2009 Campaign Queue

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● March 25, 2009

Female hopefuls are already throwing their hats into the ring for elections in 2009 and 2010, vying for vacated seats and challenging incumbents. Political observers say the interest from women could help boost their numbers in Congress.

Cabinet Disappoints; Other Obama Moves Win Raves

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● March 16, 2009

Obama named seven women to Cabinet-level posts and launched a national council on women and girls. Advocates lauded the new emphasis on women and their concerns by the administration, even though they were hoping for higher numbers in the top jobs.

In Hard Times, Women’s Day Spotlights Money

By Allison Stevens ● Arts & Culture ● March 6, 2009

For this year’s International Women’s Day some activists in Washington are calling for more investment in women to curb further economic decline. Health, history and antiviolence campaigns are also on the agenda this whole month.

Lawmakers Press for Mothers’ Share of U.S. Budget

By Allison Stevens ● Arts & Culture ● February 27, 2009

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has joined calls for more domestic and foreign aid to reduce maternal deaths, which claim 1 in 7 women in the poorest nations. The effort launches as the Obama administration releases its first budget.

Schakowsky: Pushing for More After Ledbetter

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● February 23, 2009

Rep. Jan Schakowsky is hoping for a “big change moment” to tackle women’s concerns. Even so, a bundle of bills propose incremental reforms that could add up. Sixth in a series on members of Congress who are advancing issues raised by the WeNews Memo.

Violence Funds Not Sheltered From Budget Cuts

By Allison Stevens ● Crime & Law ● February 19, 2009

A study on shelters finds they help survivors meet a wide range of needs and advocates are lobbying for more funds to run them. But they worry that shelters and anti-violence programs won’t be spared from recession-related spending cuts in Congress.

Court Groping Case Revives Jr. High Memories

By Allison Stevens ● Commentary ● February 3, 2009

Few reporters showed up for the Supreme Court’s hearing of a sexual harassment case involving a kindergartner. But Allison Stevens sat in the front row, finding the case a reminder of harassment.

Maloney: Restore Reproductive Rights Agenda

By Allison Stevens ● Arts & Culture ● January 26, 2009

Rep. Carolyn Maloney was once blocked by Bush officials at a policy meeting. Now she’s ready to block Bush’s policies from going any further. Fifth in a series on members of Congress who are advancing issues raised by the WeNews Memo.

Sanchez: We Need to Hold the Line on Violence

By Allison Stevens ● Crime & Law ● January 20, 2009

Rep. Loretta Sanchez says despite hard times she’ll push to maintain funding for anti-violence programs, which are needed even more during a recession. Fourth in a series on members of Congress who are advancing issues raised by the WeNews’ Memo.

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