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Japan Adopts Tough Domestic Violence Law

By Melinda Rice ● Crime & Law ● December 2, 2001

For many years in Japan, domestic violence existed in the shadows–it was a husband’s prerogative, a private family matter. Finally, a law gives women some protections, but the burden of proof is on women and abuse is still not a crime.

Experts: Corporal Punishment Harms Girls

By Melinda Rice ● Uncategorized ● September 23, 2001

Wife beating is no longer acceptable, but in 23 states it is legal for school teachers and officials to spank and paddle girls, a form of corporal punishment that advocates say leads to violence in adult lives.

Lynne Seeks Public Role; Hadassah Shuns Spotlight

By Melinda Rice ● Politics ● October 30, 2000

The job description requires the Second Spouse to always look admiringly at the Veep and the Prez whenever cameras are near, always look well-dressed but not fashionable, and to take up a good, non-controversial cause. Here are the two candidates.

National Women’s Museum Opens in Dallas

By Melinda Rice ● Arts & Culture ● October 3, 2000

In the next decade, five more women’s museums are set to open across the nation, highlighting the contributions of cowgirls, activists, artists, scientists, politicians, philosophers, entrepreneurs–you name it, they’ve done it.

Bush Slips in Polls: Could Abortion Be a Reason?

By Melinda Rice ● Politics ● September 8, 2000

Texas Gov. George W. Bush is slipping in the polls; pundits cite his recent blunders but ignore his inflexible stand against abortion rights. But experts on the women’s vote say both Democrats and Republicans are strongly influenced by “choice.”

George W. Bush’s Record for Women:
Mixed-to-Poor

By Melinda Rice ● Politics ● July 31, 2000

George Bush’s Texas is economically healthy but bleak for the poor or uninsured and grim for reproductive and gay rights.

Also: Bush’s positions on issues, including Social Security.

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