Boost In Women At Top Of U.S. Politics Could Fight Abortion Gag Rule
Thomson Reuters Foundation

A record number of women in U.S. Congress and pro-choice presidential contenders could strike back at a gag rule imposed by President Donald Trump, which has slashed access to abortion globally, a leading expert said.

Should Women Be Required To Register For The Draft? Commission Likely To Recommend Big Changes
USA Today

Three years ago, Congress created a commission to help it answer a pair of questions: Is the Selective Service System, which requires 18-year-old men to register for a potential military draft, working?

Let's Discuss Equal Rights Solutions, Women's Groups Tell Gov't
Malaysiakini

A coalition of women groups today called on the government to engage them in discussions on issues related to equal rights based on the standards set in the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Cedaw).

How To Make Kids Comfortable In Their Own Bodies
Slate

A few days ago, my 4-year-old lifted up her shirt, pointed to her belly, and said, “Mommy, why is my tummy so big?” My heart skipped a beat, and I thought, This can’t be happening already. A moment later it occurred to me that she was probably (hopefully?) asking an innocent question about why the size of her stomach changes throughout the day, but I was nevertheless mortified. Recently my daughter has been asking me more and more whether she’s pretty and if she looks like a princess. She’s clearly getting the message from our society that looks and body size matter—even at the age of 4.

Women's March 2019; Ageism

This week on To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe, our panelists discuss the controversy surrounding this year’s Women’s March and the effects of ageism on millions of Americans’ retirement plans.

On the panel this week joining host Bonnie Erbe is: Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards; Megan Beyer, Wilson Center, Women In Public Service; Jennifer Higgins, GOP Political Strategist; Sabrina Schaeffer, Chariman, Independent Women’s Forum Leadership Circle .

116th Congress & Sanders for President?

This week on To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe, our panelists discuss the incoming members of Congress including a historical number of women in the Freshman class and will Sen. Bernie Sanders run for President?

On the panel this week joining host Bonnie Erbe is: Del. Eleanor  Holmes Norton (D-DC); Rina Shah, Republican Strategist; Erin Matson, Co-Founder, Repro-Action; Ann Stone Co-founder Women for Trump

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