Arts Aug 29 Watch 7:02 Elisabeth Griffith’s new book ‘Formidable,’ chronicles American women’s fight for equality Ahead of the midterm election, there's growing concern among some Republicans that abortion, and the GOP candidates varying responses to it, could hurt them with voters this fall. But for some women, it's the latest front in the battle for… By Judy Woodruff, Cybele Mayes-Osterman
Nation Jan 16 Watch 5:55 With Virginia ratification, where does the Equal Rights Amendment go from here? U.S. women won the right to vote a century ago; the fight to instill in the Constitution equal rights regardless of sex is nearly as old. The Equal Rights Amendment was a major national topic in the 1970s -- but…
Politics Jan 29 Watch 8:08 40 years later, the ERA is still not a part of the Constitution Forty years ago, Congress approved the Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing protection from discrimination on the basis of sex -- but it has never been ratified as a constitutional amendment. Now a campaign to ratify the ERA is gathering momentum, in…
World Oct 18 Rome mayor: Gay marriage transcriptions step toward equal rights Rome's Mayor Ignazio Marino on Saturday went against Italy's law by registering 16 gay marriages that were celebrated in other countries. By Rialda Zukic
Nov 02 Watch Where do American women stand in gender equality? In an extended interview Kathleen Gerson sheds light on the findings of a new report. Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch Where do American women stand in gender equality? The World Economic Forum published a report recently that says the United States finishes far from the top of a list when it comes to gender equality. American women finished 23rd on the list of 136 countries. Kathleen Gerson, a… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch Known for Single Act of Defiance, Rosa Parks Trained for Life Full of Activism Known for Single Act of Defiance, Rosa Parks Trained for Life Full of Activism… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch Will Prop. 8 Ruling Lead Supreme Court to Consider Same-Sex Marriage? Will Prop. 8 Ruling Lead Supreme Court to Consider Same-Sex Marriage?… Continue watching
May 15 Watch Calif. Court Ruling Renews Debate Over Gay Marriage The California Supreme Court cleared the way for same-sex marriages in the state Thursday, striking down a ban on gay and lesbian nuptials as unconstitutional. Analysts examine reaction to the ruling and its possible impact on the gay marriage debate. Continue watching