Economic Policy Archives – Page 6 of 18

Gender Profiling Hurts Our National Health Care

By Linda Brodsky M.D. ● Commentary ● August 25, 2009

This week, U.S. women celebrate our 89th anniversary of gaining the right to vote and Dr. Linda Brodsky uses the moment to review the lingering effects of women’s inequities on the burning national debate over health care reform.

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Anti-Violence Advisor ‘Thrills’ Allies in Field

By Kayla Hutzler ● Uncategorized ● July 13, 2009

Lynn Rosenthal is being asked to counsel Obama and Biden on curbing violence against women. While some yawned at news of another White House advisor without a budget, she is stirring hope in a hard time for domestic shelters.

Health Reform? Women Say It’s About Work, Wages

By Molly Ginty ● Arts & Culture ● June 26, 2009

As Congress debates at least 10 health care proposals, prominent women’s advocates say work and wage issues make the single-payer model the best deal for women. So far, it’s mustering little support from lawmakers.

Report: Women’s Philanthropy Outpaces the Pack

By Kayla Hutzler ● Arts & Culture ● June 23, 2009

Charitable giving by funds focused on girls and women rose faster between 2004 and 2006 than overall foundation support, finds a study released this week by the Foundation Center and the Women’s Funding Network.

Recession Fuels Dating Violence, Curbs Prevention

By Amy Littlefield ● Uncategorized ● June 22, 2009

A recent study finds intimate-partner abuse rising among teens and their parents during the recession. At the same time, tighter school budgets hamper efforts to teach prevention in health class.

Many More Sink into Gap Between Medicaid, Cobra

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● June 18, 2009

Medicaid coverage, which insures three times more women than men, has risen by about two-thirds during the recession. But many jobless women don’t qualify and are becoming uninsured. Second in a series on women’s health care in the recession.

It’s the Economy

By WeNews Staff ● Politics ● June 17, 2009

(WOMENSENEWS)–With the ailing economy on everyone’s mind, we offer a look at the special burdens the deep recession is placing on women’s shoulders and what economists and policy experts are recommending in the way of relief.

Women’s eNews welcomes your comments. E-mail us at editors@womensenews.org.

COBRA’s High Cost Bites Into Jobless Safety Net

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● June 14, 2009

As unemployment rises more women are turning to COBRA for health insurance coverage, but discovering it’s either too expensive or not available. Women who shop for individual insurance often face higher rates due to “gender rating,” a recent study found.

Trying Times Call for Healthy Families Act

By Linda Meric ● Commentary ● June 8, 2009

Three cities have paid sick leave laws and many states are moving in that direction. With millions of workers lacking paid sick leave or care-taking time, Linda Meric says federal lawmakers need to act now.

Financial Abuse Rises as Major Hurdle to Safety

By Kayla Hutzler ● Uncategorized ● May 22, 2009

Money can be a big reason for staying with an abusive partner. But programs around the country help victims develop income and a family law specialist in New York says financial abuse can be solid grounds for a divorce. The second of two articles.