Economic Policy Archives – Page 16 of 18

U.S. Gag Rule Included in Emergency Spending Bill

By Cynthia L. Cooper ● Health & Science ● December 6, 2004

Language slipped into the Omnibus spending bill–expected to pass Congress today–permits medical personnel, hospitals and insurers to privately ban abortions and even to bar employees from making referrals.

Latest in Economic Policy

Granny D Fights Uphill Battle for Senate Seat

By Elizabeth Mehren ● Uncategorized ● September 27, 2004

Doris Haddock, the 94-year-old Democratic candidate for New Hampshire’s U.S. seat, is fighting an uphill battle in her campaign. But Granny D says her emphasis on social policy may cause voters to change their mind come Election Day.

Women’s eNews Celebrates with Our 21 Leaders 2004

By Womens Enews Staff ● Uncategorized ● June 15, 2004

On May 20, Women’s eNews celebrated its third anniversary by honoring 21 Leaders for the
21st Century, who were nominated by our readers and selected by our board.
By all accounts, a grand time was had by all.

Iraqi Women Realize New Rights Amid Security Concerns

By Cyrille Cartier ● Uncategorized ● April 4, 2004

Exceptional women in Iraq are pursuing newfound rights and freedoms and even getting husbands to help out with housework. But despite legal gains and new advocacy organizations, many women remain limited by poverty, tradition and security concerns.

In Hard Times, Shelters Empty Beds, Raise Funds

By Judith Spitzer ● Uncategorized ● October 26, 2003

As public funding for domestic-violence shelters has fallen during the economic downturn, many shelters are doing whatever it takes to keep their doors open.

Women of Color Now a Majority in New York City

By Marieme Daff ● Uncategorized ● March 7, 2003

A new study details the issues facing New York City’s women of color–now a majority in the epicenter of diversity. While each group has distinct experiences, they share the common experiences of poverty and inadequate education and health care.

Experts Question Wisdom of Micro-Credit for Women

By Barbara Crossette ● Arts & Culture ● March 2, 2003

Micro-credit programs have long been praised as stepping stones out of poverty. But new international studies shed doubt on whether small loans can really make a difference against the enormous problem of poverty. Also see Our Story which follows.

Hunger Sweeps through Pacific Northwest

By Rebecca Vesely ● Politics ● November 24, 2002

Visits to food banks are on the rise in Washington state and Oregon, as the economic downturn continues to reverberate. With their lower earning power and higher likelihood of being caretakers, women in particular are at risk.

Experts Link Gender Violence with Spread of AIDS

By Peroshni Govender ● Arts & Culture ● April 19, 2002

In South Africa, where more people are affected by AIDS than anywhere else in the world, rape and other violence is putting women at increased risk of contracting the disease.

Women See Progress on Pay, Health Insurance Bills

By Allison Stevens ● Uncategorized ● February 21, 2002

Members of Business and Professional Women USA descended on House members, urging them to pass two bills they say address the effects of gender bias in the workplace: unequal pay and the lack insurance coverage for contraception.