Elizabeth Bauchner, Author at Women's eNews

Why We Followed Sheehan to Crawford

By Elizabeth Bauchner ● Commentary ● September 15, 2005

In August, Americans opposed to the War in Iraq were galvanized by the vigil of Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in action. WeNews commentator Elizabeth Bauchner, with her three children, traveled from Ithaca, N.Y., to join the encampment in Texas.

A Mother’s Place Is in the Women’s Movement

By Elizabeth Bauchner ● Uncategorized ● March 10, 2004

In observance of Women’s History month, Elizabeth Bauchner looks at how early feminism spearheaded social reforms, but left women in the home. The second wave focused on the work force. Now, she says, it’s high time to fight for mothers’ rights.

This Year’s Welfare Bill Trashes ‘Family Values’

By Elizabeth Bauchner ● Uncategorized ● January 7, 2004

When the 1996 welfare law is renewed this year, let’s hope Olympia Snowe can persuade the Senate to show enough ‘family values’ to fund adequate child care support for single mothers being asked to spend longer hours working away from their children.

Some Gifts Go Beyond Gender-Rigid Kiddie Aisles

By Elizabeth Bauchner ● Arts & Culture ● December 3, 2003

The “pink aisle” can be a dispiriting place for holiday shoppers looking for a girl’s present that doesn’t buy into gender stereotypes. Elizabeth Bauchner takes a look at what’s on toy shelves, what it means for girls and what we can give them instead.

Bush Marriage Initiative Robs Billions from Needy

By Elizabeth Bauchner ● Uncategorized ● September 10, 2003

A Bush administration proposal to divert almost $2 billion in scarce welfare funds to promote marriage should be squashed. As one state’s effort shows, jobs and education lead to marriage, not the other way around.

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