Deena Shanker, Author at Women's eNews

Female Olympians Count Their Post-Game Winnings

By Deena Shanker ● Uncategorized ● September 25, 2012

U.S. female Olympic medalists may be closing the gender gap on post-game income. Gabby Douglas could earn millions over the next four years and swimmer Missy Franklin is turning down big offers to keep her eligibility for college sports.

Akin Flap Undermines Privacy Rights for All Women

By Deena Shanker ● Uncategorized ● August 22, 2012

It might seem like a pro-choice glimmer out of the GOP. But don’t buy it. Romney and Ryan’s show of support of abortion rights for rape victims could be undermining the right to privacy that all pregnant women have under Roe v. Wade.

U.S. Women’s Basketball Shoots for the Gold

By Deena Shanker ● Uncategorized ● August 8, 2012

U.S. women’s basketball heads into the Aug. 11 final in London upholding the reputation of a national juggernaut and enjoying strong fan support. Ticket sales have been strong and viewers are up by more than 50 percent from Beijing in 2008.

Global Family Planning Enjoys a Surge in Backing

By Deena Shanker ● Uncategorized ● July 25, 2012

A major battle is underway in the United States over covering the costs of family planning. But in international circles, support for contraception is gaining momentum, boosted by two recent studies and billions in fresh funding pledges.

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Female Olympians Count Their Post-Game Winnings

Akin Flap Undermines Privacy Rights for All Women

U.S. Women’s Basketball Shoots for the Gold

Global Family Planning Enjoys a Surge in Backing