Kimberly Jane Tan, Author at Women's eNews

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

By Kimberly Jane Tan & Por Alison Bowen ● Culture ● 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.

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

By Kimberly Jane Tan & Por Alison Bowen ● Politics ● 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.

Zika Reignites Debate on Reproductive Rights in Latin America

By Kimberly Jane Tan & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● 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.

High Court 2016 Lookout: 2 Cases on Reproductive Rights

By Kimberly Jane Tan & Por Alison Bowen ● Crime & Law ● 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.

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

By Kimberly Jane Tan ● Crime & Law ● 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.

Kentucky’s New Lieutenant Gov. Rattles a Political Barrier

By Kimberly Jane Tan & Por Alison Bowen ● Crime & Law ● 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?

Kentucky Runs Him for Governor, Her for Lieutenant Gov.

By Kimberly Jane Tan & Por Alison Bowen ● Politics ● 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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