Rita Henley Jensen, Author at Women's eNews

Worried About This Generation? Don’t Be!

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Commentary ● December 15, 2010

Women’s eNews has relied heavily this year on a group of talented, unpaid interns. Their generous support and dedication has made almost every aspect of our operation possible. Rita Henley Jensen, editor in chief, says thanks.

NYC Tests Brakes on Crisis Pregnancy Centers

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Health & Science ● November 26, 2010

New York City is considering following Baltimore in regulating what anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers can say in their ads and window signs. A recent hearing gave those opposed a chance to make their negative reaction clear.

Here’s Hoping the Holidays Catch Up With You Too

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Arts & Culture ● December 23, 2009

It was suddenly time to get ready for the office holiday party. Nothing was ready and the mood on the streets was bleak. Smack in the middle of all that, Rita Henley Jensen stumbled into the holiday spirit. Here’s how it happened.

Report from Cairo

By Rita Henley Jensen & Dominique Soguel ● Arts & Culture ● December 9, 2009

Women in Muslim Nations Debate Islam’s Role

Afghan Women Would Rather Talk About Recovery

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Politics ● November 27, 2009

As Obama mulls a U.S. troop buildup in Afghanistan, three Afghan women who run social service efforts in their troubled homeland wanted to shift the topic. They prefer talking about schools, jobs, safety and health care.

Democrats’ Health Bill Victory Tramples Choice

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Health & Science ● November 9, 2009

House Democrats’ passage of a health insurance bill over the weekend gave women’s advocates plenty to celebrate. Yet, many expressed outrage over the restriction of abortion coverage in any of the programs linked to federal funds.

‘Brides’ March’ Marries Itself to Quest for Safety

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Commentary ● October 1, 2009

The Brides’ March in northern Manhattan is in its ninth year of commemorating the slaying of Gladys Ricart on her wedding day. Rita Henley Jensen says she joined the event to express sadness about two recent headline murders in her neighborhood.

Safety of Afghan Women Comes Up for Question

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● July 14, 2009

Today’s congressional hearing on maternal mortality in Afghanistan, says Rita Henley Jensen, should also help remind the world of the range of threats to women’s safety through the troubled nation.

Sotomayor’s ‘Play Ball’ Case Will Bring Her Home

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● June 19, 2009

Sonia Sotomayor’s supporters may be worrying about her Supreme Court confirmation but Rita Henley Jensen, our editor in chief, predicts the judge’s ruling on our national pastime will win hearts in the Senate.

Pound a Tambourine, the Future Is Coming

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Commentary ● May 7, 2009

As Women’s eNews honors our annual roster of 21 Leaders for the 21^st Century tonight, Rita Henley Jensen calls this a potentially breakthrough moment. Amid economic adversity it’s time to invest in the future of women and news through WeNews.

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Women in Muslim Nations Debate Islam’s Role