Atima Omara-Alwala, Author at Women's eNews

Dear Women of Means, Support Abortion Funds Today

By Atima Omara-Alwala ● Commentary ● May 11, 2013

As anti-choice legislators in the U.S. launch massive attacks against women’s right to abortion access, political strategist Atima Omara-Alwala says if there is ever a time to give, it is now.

Sloppy Mental-Health Talk Will Intensify Stigma

By Atima Omara-Alwala ● Politics ● February 16, 2013

The current gun-control debate could worsen the mental health stigma that already stops many women of color from seeking help, says Atima Omara-Alwala. It’s necessary to get the facts right on mental illness and those who commit violent acts.

Ann Romney: Contraception IS About the Economy

By Atima Omara-Alwala ● Uncategorized ● October 17, 2012

The GOP candidate’s wife seems to think that contraception isn’t an economic issue. That’s because she doesn’t have to worry about how another child could make it harder to pay her bills.

Black Women Need to Be Heard on Health Issues

By Atima Omara-Alwala ● Uncategorized ● September 6, 2012

Political strategist Atima Omara-Alwala channels Sojourner Truth and reminds us that policymakers and the media need to pay more attention to the opinions of African Americans.

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Atima Omara-Alwala's Latest Articles

Dear Women of Means, Support Abortion Funds Today

Sloppy Mental-Health Talk Will Intensify Stigma

Ann Romney: Contraception IS About the Economy

Black Women Need to Be Heard on Health Issues