Obama Administration Expected to Usher in Advances for Women’s Rights

by | Jan 22, 2009 | Abortion, Childbirth, Contraception, Employment, Equal pay, Equality, Government, Politics, Reproductive Rights, Women's health

Women’s rights advocates are hopeful this week as President Barack Obama officially began his term as the 44th president.  President Obama is expected to advance women’s rights by issuing executive orders which will rescind the Global Gag Rule and release...

House to Pass Child Health Bill

by | Jan 14, 2009 | Government, Health insurance

President-elect Obama’s promise to provide health care coverage to every child in the United States is nearing a legislative victory.  The U.S. House of Representatives is set to pass a bill which will expand a health insurance program for children living at or...

Women in Leadership Worldwide

by | Jan 13, 2009 | Government, Politics

Via Feminist Law Professors, here’s a website that tracks women in leadership positions throughout the world. According to the website, there are “192 members of the United Nations, 2 independent states outside, a few self-declared de-facto independent...
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