All the World’s a Stage for Anti-Violence Campaign
From cosmetics counters in luxury department stores to subways where performance art was carried out in secret, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence made all the world its stage.
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Women Capture Key Congressional Positions
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.
Kerry and Women: Too Little, Too Late
In an election that was anything but average, the voting gender gap nonetheless narrowed to its average distance. Analysts puzzle over why this happened and what it means for future candidates and campaigns.
Candidates Differ Starkly on Women’s Wage Issues
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
