Oct 28 Watch 6:09 The woman behind the sexual-assault survivor 'bill of rights' By PBS News Hour Rape kits are essential evidence for prosecuting sexual assault. But in many parts of the country, they’re destroyed after six months. While assault victims can fight to preserve them longer, that information isn't necessarily shared. It's an issue Amanda Nguyen… Continue watching
Apr 17 U.S. senator says it's time to put a woman on the $20 bill By Holly Ramer, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — The first woman to serve as both governor and U.S. senator is backing a campaign to put a female face on the $20 bill. Continue reading
Nov 05 GOP wins control of Senate, ready to confront Obama By Charles Babington, Associated Press Republicans claimed the Senate majority Tuesday for the first time in eight years, riding President Barack Obama's unpopularity to victories in every part of the country. Continue reading
Oct 06 Will 'security moms' shift women voters away from Democrats? By Fred Bever, NHPR Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen is making a big push for the women’s vote, which for three decades has tilted toward her party. But this year, GOP challenger Scott Brown is trying to exploit what may be a new vulnerability for… Continue reading