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Women’s Summit Demands Human Security

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● June 30, 2000

Women activists from five nations that host U.S. military bases drew up their own plans for global security that do not rely on testing bombs and advanced computer technology but call for national autonomy and a healthy environment.

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Public Funds for Experimental Single-Sex Ed?

By Cindy Richards ● Politics ● June 29, 2000

Women’s advocates staved off efforts to seriously undermine Title IX, which mandates equal access for both sexes in public education. But they signed on to a Senate compromise opening the door a crack for single-sex programs or schools.

Mothering and Writing are Alike Because…

By Elayne Clift ● Arts & Culture ● June 28, 2000

A Vermont author lists the top 10 reasons why writing is like mothering–and it’s not the joy of the creative process or the big returns on your investment.

NY Senate Drops Women’s Health Bill

By Melinda Voss ● Commentary ● June 26, 2000

The New York State Senate recessed without passing a bill that would have mandated insurance coverage for contraceptives, mammograms, bone density scans and pap smears. It mandated coverage for prostate screening but said women’s health needs more study.

High Court Abortion Rulings Expected Next Week

By Cynthia L. Cooper ● Politics ● June 23, 2000

The Supreme Court next week is expected to deliver two major rulings on abortion: one on the vague criminal laws that advocates say would bar virtually all abortions; the other, on the “bubble” laws that provide safety zones for abortion clinics.

Women’s Studies: Alive, Well and Still Kicking

By Sheila Tobias ● Politics ● June 21, 2000

Women’s studies scholars met and rubbed shoulders with the stars of the 1970s movement and pondered both emerging international issues and–in the true sign of the maturity of the discipline–retirement concerns.

Women’s Enews Has A Resolution Ready for Congress

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Arts & Culture ● June 19, 2000

Abortion and Gay Rights Consume Beijing + Five

By WEnews correspondents ● Politics ● June 16, 2000

UPDATE: Support of abortion rights remained weak in the final document agreed to by U.N. delegates. Women activists made important gains in the area of domestic violence and sex trafficking, but gay rights initiatives failed.

Across The Globe, Women Want Seats At Peace Talks

By Chris Lombardi ● Politics ● June 16, 2000

Some women who attended the U.N. Special Session came from nations devastated by genocidal wars. They went home carrying new determination that they be included in peace talks.

Welfare Rules for Native Americans Reformed

By Lorraine Forte ● Crime & Law ● June 15, 2000

New rules for Native Americans on welfare take effect this week. They allow for cultural differences and are generally less punitive. The crafts and other work that women have been performing are recognized as work.