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Kimberly Jane Tan

Kimberly Jane Tan

Kimberly Jane Tan is a Filipino journalist based in New York City. She recently graduated from Columbia Journalism School's M.A. program and previously worked as a senior political reporter for GMA News Online, one of the most heavily trafficked news websites in the Philippines.

Culture

Hollywood Actresses Embrace a Movie Starring the E.R.A.

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | April 11, 2016

The Equal Rights Amendment has been hanging around since 1923 and, politically speaking, often gathering dust. But Hollywood stars are reaching for it now as a tool for their own discrimination battles and to join a broader sisterhood.

Politics

These Women Want the Pope to Join U.S. Immigration Debate

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | February 16, 2016

In September they arranged a 100-mile pilgrimage to call Pope Francis’ attention to undocumented immigrants and their families. Now they are calling for more compassion for Central Americans being targeted for raids and deportation.

Colombia
Abortion-Graffiti

Zika Reignites Debate on Reproductive Rights in Latin America

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | January 28, 2016

Governments are telling women to restrict pregnancies in Latin America. Women’s advocates say that puts reproductive rights at the center of the public health response to the Zika virus.

Crime & Law
Supreme-Court

High Court 2016 Lookout: 2 Cases on Reproductive Rights

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | January 18, 2016

One case concerns contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The other tests the reach of Roe v. Wade, the groundbreaking 1973 ruling on women’s right to abortion that turns 43 on Jan. 22.

Crime & Law
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo

After Gang Rape, NY Councilwoman Presses Police, Governor for Action

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | January 13, 2016

Will the governor raise the vicious crime in his Jan. 13 State of the State speech? Will police develop a solid strategy for making the streets safer? The chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on Women’s Issues pushes for answers.

Mental Health
Planned-Parenthood

Online Donations Spring Up for Planned Parenthood Shooting Victims

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | December 2, 2015

Supporters are raising money online for some of the victims. For those on either side of the abortion debate it’s also been a time to argue over the role of rhetoric in fueling violence. Anti-choice Republicans spoke about mental health.

Crime & Law

Kentucky’s New Lieutenant Gov. Rattles a Political Barrier

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | November 25, 2015

After winning her race against two other women also running for lieutenant governor, Kentucky’s Jenean Hampton shows how much more friendly this backup post can be for women. But once elected, what do they do? And is the post a stepping-stone?

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Kentucky Runs Him for Governor, Her for Lieutenant Gov.

By: Kimberly Jane Tan | November 3, 2015

Three male-female political teams are on the Kentucky ballot today in the race for governor and lieutenant governor. All the men are running for the top job, all the women for the supporting role.

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