Por Alison Bowen, Author at Women's eNews

In Flint, Pregnant Women Must Be Worrying

By Catherine Cubbin, Carol M. Lewis, Ph.D. & Por Alison Bowen ● Commentary ● February 22, 2016

Being essentially forced to give birth to children prenatally exposed to dangerous lead poisoning can be considered systemic reproductive coercion, and with this, the crimes against Flint families increase.

Between MLK and Obama Comes Carol Moseley Braun

By Jeannie Morris & Por Alison Bowen ● Politics ● February 18, 2016

She was elected to the U.S. Senate 16 years before Barack Obama, who credits her with showing him the way, writes Jeannie Morris in this excerpt from her new book, “Behind the Smile.”

Teens Say More LGBTQ+ Sex Ed Would be Really Helpful

By Natalia Young & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● February 18, 2016

“As a queer teen, you have to worry about so much more,” says one girl. With these concerns not being covered by school health programs, LGBTQ+ teens are turning elsewhere for advice. For many, that’s not the healthiest thing to do.

From Eating Last to Staying Quiet, No Rights for Afghan Girls

By Haya & Por Alison Bowen ● Crime & Law ● February 17, 2016

Being female in Afghanistan is hard, even if you have a supportive family like teen writer Haya does.

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.

Why I Won’t Be Watching the Oscars

By Alexandra Crawford & Por Alison Bowen ● Teen Voices ● February 10, 2016

Alexandra Crawford isn’t trying to send a message by not watching the Oscars, she just doesn’t want to be bored.

N.H. Women Handle Gun Politics with Caution

By Meg Heckman & Por Alison Bowen ● Crime & Law ● February 9, 2016

The hot-button national issue has not come up much in recent campaign events in this rural state with a wide libertarian streak. But in recent interviews, female voters from both major parties favored a mix of gun access and regulation.

In Bay Area, Anti-Trafficking Team Set for Super Bowl Kick-Off

By Tricia Taormina & Por Alison Bowen ● Crime & Law ● February 5, 2016

Nonprofits have been working with law enforcers and members of the public ahead of the big game on Feb. 7. An airport official in the Bay Area says the benefits extend beyond this single event, since the problem is year-round.

Why I finally ‘came out’ as Dalit — and what happened next

By PRI's The World & Por Alison Bowen ● Arts & Culture ● February 4, 2016

When I moved to New York in the fall of 2014, I left a few things in India: my family, my job with a leading English-language newspaper and my caste.

Girls Decode Lonely Status in Computer Science Classes

By Angela Roberts & Por Alison Bowen ● Teen Voices ● February 4, 2016

Girls studying robotics and C++ are used to being in a tiny minority. And for some, that’s not the friendliest feeling. “It’s like, ‘OMG, a girl is in our fort,'” says one girl, describing the attitude of male classmates.

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