Commentary
My Tribute to the Enormous Generosity of Linda Fisher
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One friend who could not be at our celebration last night was someone who taught me the rewards of fundraising for Women’s eNews. From all of us at Women’s eNews, thank you so much.
Politics
Scalia’s Death Alters Court’s Anti-Abortion Bias
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(WOMENSENEWS)–The passing of Justice Antonin Scalia in Texas on Feb. 13 ends the dominance of the U.S. Supreme Court by anti-choice justices. With the court now divided 4-4 until a new justice is named by President Barack Obama and approved by the U.S. Senate, the outcomes to two major reproductive rights cases may be more likely to be decided on the side of women’s reproductive health advocates. The court is expected to make decisions that will determine women’s access to reproductive health clinics and health insurance that covers contraception. As reported by Women’s eNews in January, Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole asks the Supreme Court to rule on a challenge to a 2013 Texas law that imposes two strict regulations on abortion providers.
21 Leaders for the 21st Century
21 Leaders 2016: They Take Charge, Rewrite the Rules
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Women’s eNews announces today its 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2016, each one enormously committed to reducing the impact of gender bias in the lives of women and girls.
Book Reviews
13 Must-Read U.S. Women’s Movement Books For Those Under 45
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Here’s my list, what books are on yours? Send us your favorite, your top five or top 10. Let’s build the nonfiction canon of women’s history! Take a break over the holidays and email us at editors@womensenews.org.
Jane Crow
NYC Reports Black Moms’ Risks 12 Times Above Whites
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Black women are more likely to die of labor or pregnancy complications than white counterparts. The data can be found in an undated report quietly posted by the city’s health department.
Abortion
Anti-Choice Laws Grow, U.S. Maternal Deaths Rise
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Imagine, billboards with an image of a young vibrant woman with the caption: “She Died Giving Life” and with the tagline: “The U.S. maternal death rate is rising. Take action today to support quality maternity care.”
Media
We Honor 21 Leaders Tonight, And You, Our Readers
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Through the ups and downs, we never lost our faith in the power of journalism with integrity to empower women and girls to take their rightful place. Please stay with us in the years ahead.
Politics
Here’s Why I’m Hoping Hillary Can Pull It Off
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I’ve followed Clinton closely since 1991, when I interviewed her and was delighted to find her so knowledgeable about poverty. Now I hope she can do more than in past campaigns to highlight women’s special, and politically neglected, issues.
Arts & Culture
Women’s eNews Announces 21 Leaders 2015
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This year, Women’s eNews’ 21 Leaders for the 21st Century honors those who are challenging the dominate narratives through words and deeds. The theme? Making the facts be known.
Arts & Culture
Women’s eNews Is a Garden, Bearing Fruit of Change
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This season, my father’s gardens filled our home with hard work, nutrition, hopes for the next season and thankfulness. For me now, gratitude comes for the support for our work in journalism, one that grows a harvest of positive change.