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Reproductive Rights on Ballots Across the Country – Part I: Colorado
This fall, voters in three states will see anti-abortion measures on their ballots. The New York Times gives a good overview of all three in an editorial that opposed all the initiatives. We’ll be taking a closer look at each initiative, starting with Colorado’s...
30th Anniversary of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The PDA amended Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, making it illegal for businesses employing more than 15 workers to discriminate against employees on the basis of...
Contraceptive Equity
On Oct. 6, PA State Representatives Lisa Bennington and Chelsa Wagner, both Democrats from Allegheny County, introduced HB 2756, which would require insurance companies to cover FDA-approved contraceptives under their prescription plans. While some insurance companies...
Competition in College Athletics
The New York Times did an interesting story on the role of football at Rutgers and the mixed reactions to the university's expanding investment in athletics. In the article, there is a link to The Quad, a New York Times blog about "the fierce competition and...
Title IX: Not "Devastating" to Men's Sports
On Saturday, the Washington Post published the following letter to the editor. Contrary to the allegations of the letter, Title IX has not damaged men’s sports. Instead, it has increased opportunities for women and girls to have a fair shot at sports while also...
