Vera Haller, Author at Women's eNews

Women Losing Ground in Engineering, Technology

By Vera Haller ● Uncategorized ● July 22, 2001

A major report says women and girls have made significant progress in science over the past two decades, especially in medicine and the biological sciences. But the gains in the male bastions of computer science and engineering are being erased.

Woman Judicial Pick Opposed by Pro-Choice Groups

By Vera Haller ● Arts & Culture ● June 29, 2001

So far, President Bush has nominated 26 judges to the federal bench, including six women. One of them drew the fire of abortion rights groups this week for urging the Supreme Court to reconsider and “abandon” Roe v. Wade.

Global Campaign Begins to Protect Pregnant Women

By Vera Haller ● Uncategorized ● June 11, 2001

Too little food, too much violence and AIDS sustain maternal death rates here and abroad. Three major health organizations launch a campaign to improve maternal health, including the reduction of violence against pregnant women.

Anti-Feminist Ad Campaign Launched on Campus

By Vera Haller ● Employment ● May 31, 2001

The conservative Independent Women’s Forum, given new life with the Republican victory, has launched a national “Take Back the Campus” campaign, buying advertisements in campus newspapers to challenge what it calls feminist myths.

Bush Picks Vocal Abortion Rights Foe for Judge

By Vera Haller ● Uncategorized ● May 21, 2001

President Bush’s first nominees for federal judgeships include one vocal opponent of abortion rights, but others have not ruled or spoken publicly on choice. Analysts say the list has a conservative, anti-civil rights bent.

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Women Losing Ground in Engineering, Technology

Woman Judicial Pick Opposed by Pro-Choice Groups

Global Campaign Begins to Protect Pregnant Women

Anti-Feminist Ad Campaign Launched on Campus

Bush Picks Vocal Abortion Rights Foe for Judge