Robin Hindery, Author at Women's eNews

Women Capture Key Congressional Positions

By Robin Hindery ● Uncategorized ● November 9, 2004

In the huge turnout for this year’s many fierce congressional races, women captured some key positions, increasing their presence notably in the House and holding steady in the Senate.

Candidates Differ Starkly on Women’s Wage Issues

By Robin Hindery ● Uncategorized ● October 22, 2004

Working women represent about 65 million votes, a huge portion of the U.S. electorate. Here’s a look at how the two candidates might help or hurt their pocket books.

Women’s Vote in 2004 Remains Great Unknown

By Robin Hindery ● Employment ● October 14, 2004

From cell phones that leave many young women out of pollsters’ reach to disputable theories about a “marriage gap” and how the war is affecting female voters, pollsters wonder where the powerful women’s vote is heading in this election.

Poll: Media Can Name Rape Accusers with Permission

By Robin Hindery ● Uncategorized ● October 3, 2004

A Women’s eNews reader survey last week brought out strong feelings and diverse opinions on the subject of the media’s naming of rape victims.

Anti-Choice Dems Say It’s Their Party Too

By Juhie Bhatia & Robin Hindery ● Employment ● October 1, 2004

Anti-choice Democrats are fighting for inclusion in their party and say they should not be ignored as Democrats battle for control of the House and Senate.

Debate on Naming Rape Accusers Continues

By Robin Hindery ● Crime & Law ● September 24, 2004

A columnist for the Poynter Institute has resigned over a decision by the institute delete the name of the Kobe Bryant’s accuser in her column. The resulting uproar has caused many to look once again at how the media handles sexual assault cases.

Republican Platform Gives Choice a Vague Nod

By Robin Hindery ● Uncategorized ● August 29, 2004

While holding on to anti-choice language, the Republican platform committee has added “open-door” language to the preamble of the party’s platform, which some moderates say may be the first step towards changing the party’s rigid stance. Others are irate.

Support Groups for Women with HIV Ease Isolation

By Robin Hindery ● Health & Science ● August 24, 2004

From Internet chat rooms to small-town community centers, HIV/AIDS support groups for women are challenging the notion of what it means to be infected with the virus and are working to combat the often painful isolation of victims.

Female Olympians Break More Gender Barriers

By Robin Hindery ● Uncategorized ● August 12, 2004

From female Afghan athletes to the debut of women’s wrestling, women are poised to make some notable contributions to sports history when the summer Olympics opens tomorrow in Athens.

Advocates Battle Obstetric Fistula in Eritrea

By Robin Hindery ● Uncategorized ● August 8, 2004

In the United States, obstetric fistula, or tissue damages caused by childbirth, have gone the way of tuberculosis and polio. But for women in countries such as Eritrea it’s a widespread and ruinous problem that health advocates are struggling to correct.

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