Abortion Laws; Immigration Priorities

This week on To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe, our panelists discuss the multiple abortion laws nationwide that poses a threat to Roe V. Wade, President Trump’s immigration overhaul that focuses on skill instead of family.

On the panel this week joining host Bonnie Erbe is: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Rina Shah, Republican Strategist; Genevieve Wood, Senior Advisor, The Heritage Foundation; and Siobhan-Sam Bennett, Chief Strategic Officer, Legal Momentum.

2020 Gender Bias; Moms & Housework; Traveling Solo

This week on To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe, our panelists discuss whether female presidential candidates are being treated unfairly, a surprising new study about moms and housework, and how to stay safe while traveling alone.

On the panel this week joining host Bonnie Erbe is: Patricia Sosa, Progressive Commentator; Patrice Onwuka, Senior Policy Analyst, Independent Women’s Voices; Latifa Lyles, Fmr. Dir. Women’s Bureau, US Dept. of Labor; and Rina Shah, Republican Strategist.

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Pelosi Condemns Merit-Based Immigration Reform As Trump Unveils Proposal
ABC News

As President Donald Trump prepared to unveil his roadmap for immigration reform Thursday in the Rose Garden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned the White House's focus on a "merit" system while stressing that any approach must be comprehensive, and include a path to citizenship.

Alabama's New Abortion Law Has Women 'In Fear For Our Lives, Rape Survivor Says
CNN

Two years ago Sam Blakely had an abortion after she discovered she was pregnant with her rapist's child.

Hillary Clinton Thanks Planned Parenthood For Fighting Bans On Women's 'Constitutional Rights'
The Washington Times

Hillary Clinton tweeted thanks to Planned Parenthood on Thursday, applauding the abortion provider for promising to fight against state bans on women’s “constitutional rights.”

Breaking Down Barriers For Military Women
U.S. News

OUR NATIONAL reawakening related to gender equity has rightfully spurred increased focus on professional, educational, and leadership opportunities for women. On college campuses, presidents and provosts have increased efforts to prioritize opportunities for women, particularly in the STEM fields. Similarly, business leaders are acting to acknowledge the relationship – long demonstrated by research – between enhanced gender diversity and improved corporate performance. JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently announced that it has increased to 30% the number of women represented among the bank's senior leadership, while also pledging to enhance lending commitments to women-owned businesses.