Maggie Freleng, Author at Women's eNews

Online Game Gets Players Out of Steubenville

By Maggie Freleng ● Politics ● January 19, 2013

Some background voices in the otherwise notoriously cruel Steubenville, Ohio, rape video sound disturbed but also powerless. A new simulation computer game lets students practice active response to sex abuse and avoid being a passive bystander.

Twitter Account Tied to Ohio Rape Leaks Suspended

By Maggie Freleng ● Arts & Culture ● January 9, 2013

In the latest developments surrounding the notorious rape case in Steubenville, Ohio, guards are posted outside local schools and a key Twitter account is suspended.

India Rape Assailants Face Charges Amid Outrage

By Maggie Freleng ● Uncategorized ● January 2, 2013

The suspects face the death penalty in a case that has stirred international outrage and calls for stronger rape laws as more crimes are reported in the new year.

YouTube Star’s Video Ignites ‘Slut-Shaming’ Reaction

By Maggie Freleng ● Uncategorized ● December 21, 2012

Jenna Marbles’ latest video on YouTube questions why women would expose themselves to the risks of one-night stands or multiple sex partners. Critics, including two other YouTube stars, quickly called out the artist for slut-shaming and victim-blaming.

Mental-Health Reforms Urged for Low-Income Moms

By Maggie Freleng ● Uncategorized ● December 13, 2012

When low-income women with children suffer depression they see fewer psychiatrists, take fewer meds and are more worried about the risk of losing custody if they admit they need help.

Young Female Workers Fight Stats on Poverty, Debt

By Maggie Freleng ● Commentary ● December 10, 2012

If you’re working at Burger King, 22, and have three children, you don’t make enough. You’re part of a low-wage work force that is predominantly female and–as of a few months ago–starting to protest.

NYC Low-Wage Workers Rally for Pay, Benefits

By Maggie Freleng ● Uncategorized ● December 7, 2012

Low-wage workers from different industries gathered yesterday to demand better paychecks and more rights, continuing the recent push for such benefits.

Black Friday Workers Face the Annual Stress Test

By Maggie Freleng ● Uncategorized ● November 21, 2012

Some started handling “doorbuster” events yesterday, on Thanksgiving. Others are getting up at dawn today. The second of two stories on retail workers’ scheduling stress.

Retail Workers Fight ‘Just in Time’ Scheduling

By Maggie Freleng ● Uncategorized ● November 9, 2012

On-call shift scheduling is rough on a largely part-time and female work force trying to keep up with families, school and second jobs. Some workers are asking for better terms. First of three stories.

Women Mark Historic Gains in 2012 Election

By Maggie Freleng ● Employment ● November 7, 2012

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(WOMENSENEWS)–Last night’s Nov. 6 election showed the rising might of women both as voters and as candidates.

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