Lorraine Orlandi, Author at Women's eNews

Sheehan v. Pelosi Gives War Protesters an Outlet

By Lorraine Orlandi ● Politics ● October 26, 2008

In her unlikely challenge to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Nov. 4, peace activist Cindy Sheehan is giving Bay Area voters a chance to cast an anti-war protest vote. Sheehan contends that Pelosi is out of touch with her liberal constituency.

Lesbians Have Long To-Do List After Marriage Victory

By Lorraine Orlandi ● Arts & Culture ● May 25, 2008

A California ruling on same-sex marriage forwards lesbians’ quest for a form of equality. But the victory is one among many national battles lesbians are waging for full acceptance. First part of “The Memo” series on the status of U.S. women.

Deported Mother Sends Her Child to U.S. Protests

By Lorraine Orlandi ● Crime & Law ● September 14, 2007

After deportation to Mexico, a single mother continues her efforts to show how U.S. immigration policy separates families. She sent her 8-year-old, U.S.-born son to attend hearings and demonstrations in D.C. this week.

Mexico Replies to Juarez With Anti-Violence Law

By Lorraine Orlandi ● Crime & Law ● March 2, 2007

Mexico has implemented sweeping national legislation aimed at stamping out widespread violence against women. Advocates see the law as a response to the scores of unsolved Juarez slayings and hope it will end an era of impunity.

Nicaragua’s Abortion Ban Faces Legal Blockade

By Lorraine Orlandi ● Uncategorized ● November 17, 2006

Nicaragua faces the imminent implementation of an abortion ban that makes no exception for the life of a woman. As concern spreads about its fatal effects for low-income women in particular, rights groups and others vow a legal challenge.

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Sheehan v. Pelosi Gives War Protesters an Outlet

Lesbians Have Long To-Do List After Marriage Victory

Deported Mother Sends Her Child to U.S. Protests

Mexico Replies to Juarez With Anti-Violence Law

Nicaragua’s Abortion Ban Faces Legal Blockade