To The Contrary

Pope & Abortion; Sexual Assault Stats; Black Women & Unions

09/04/2015 | 26m 47s

Pope & Abortion: Pope Francis authorizes all priests to forgive "the sin of abortion" for the "year of mercy." Sexual Assault Stats: Research calls into question the statistic that one in five women are raped in college. Black Women & Unions: The book "And Still I Rise" chronicles struggles and triumphs. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Patricia Sosa, Darlene Kennedy, Francesca Chambers

Aired: 09/04/15

Rating: NR

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