Commentary
A Study in Contrasts: Pelosi vs. Trump
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Although much research has debunked the notion of rigid, inborn female and male traits, these stereotypes stubbornly persist and have unfortunate effects.
When Bullying Backfires
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In the past, women have been muzzled by heavy sanctions against forthright, aggressive, open and honest speech. No more.
Weekly Update: Us in the U.S.
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Trump mocked #MeToo, repeatedly attacked Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and nominated a judge to the Supreme Court who could help overturn Roe v. Wade.
Arts & Culture
Female Pols Led Shutdown’s End; Sex Traffic Reported
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Female politicians were said to get most of the credit for ending the government shutdown. The first-ever European Union human trafficking report was also released.
Abortion
Senate Aids Military Women; Egyptian Women at Risk
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Abortion
Massachusetts’ Warren Targets Brown as Roe Threat
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Massachusetts’ Sen. Scott Brown plays up his pro-choice credentials but challenger Elizabeth Warren says he would let the High Court go back on abortion.
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Elizabeth Warren: Tell Us About Rape and Harvard
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The Massachusetts senatorial candidate joined the chorus of politicians denouncing Akin’s rape comments. To get out in front on this issue, Elizabeth Warren should talk about defective rape laws across the U.S. and problems at Harvard.
Politics
Scott Brown Ads Focus on Being a Great Family Guy
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The first-term Massachusetts Republican’s new ads spotlighting his role as father and husband and are narrated by his wife. Challenger Elizabeth Warren’s ads are impersonal but family-focused in another way. She talks about economic hardships.
Politics
Elizabeth Warren Raises $7 Million in First Quarter
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The political campaigns in the first quarter were focused on fundraising and the sums raised by women running for Senate aren’t shabby, according to data posted by Roll Call.