Allison Stevens, Author at Women's eNews

Senators Vow Fast Action on Wage-Bias Bill

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● January 25, 2008

Senators on Thursday vowed to push a bill that eases time pressures on wage-bias complaints. Ruth Bader Ginsburg urged the legislation last year after the high court ruled against Lilly Ledbetter.

Anti-Choice PAC Targets Clinton for Early Attack

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● January 22, 2008

Anti-choice PACs usually stay out of Democratic primaries when the candidates are all pro-choice. But a new group, focused on stopping Hillary Clinton, is breaking the mold and funding a telephone campaign ahead of Super Tuesday.

Huckabee Mining South Carolina’s Anti-Choice Vote

By Allison Stevens ● Employment ● January 11, 2008

In the GOP field McCain, Huckabee and Thompson are battling for the staunch anti-abortion vote in South Carolina’s pivotal Jan. 19 primary. The National Right to Live Committee backed Thompson early but upstart Huckabee is playing to the grassroots.

Safety Activists See Rare Ally in Biden Campaign

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● December 13, 2007

Biden talks about domestic violence more than any presidential candidate in either party, but even for him it’s not a top priority. Strategists see the issue as too middle-of-the-road for candidates looking to set themselves apart in a packed field.

Job Security for 50-Plus at Stake in Bias Case

By Allison Stevens ● Crime & Law ● December 4, 2007

The Supreme Court heard an age – discrimination case Monday brought by a woman who lost her job at 51. Even though more men file such complaints women are more likely to need jobs when they are older and could have more at stake.

Women’s Health Caught in Congress’ Holiday Rush

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● November 27, 2007

Reproductive health advocates are pushing for several bills to become law before Congress adjourns for the holidays. Low-cost contraception and postpartum research are high priorities to make it through the legislative backlog.

World Bank, IMF Charged With Short-Changing Women

By Allison Stevens ● Politics ● November 20, 2007

Activists are pushing the World Bank and IMF to change the lens through which they view gender’s role in development. Although women are the majority of the world’s poor, activists say, the institutions overlook that when influencing economies.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Tiptoe Around Plan B

By Allison Stevens ● Arts & Culture ● July 20, 2007

Republican candidates are either dodging discussions of emergency contraception or quietly opposing it. Pro-choice Republicans, however, think front-runners are all more moderate on the topic than the Bush administration.

Court Coverage Got Personal for Pregnant Reporter

By Allison Stevens ● Commentary ● July 10, 2007

While pregnant, journalist Allison Stevens covered the Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold a ban on a certain abortion procedure. In her condition, it was a particularly scary assignment.

Mozambique Ending Ban; Health Aides Lose in Court

By Allison Stevens ● Arts & Culture ● June 16, 2007

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