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War Complicates U.S. Aid Efforts for Afghan Women

War Complicates U.S. Aid Efforts for Afghan Women

A U.S. effort on behalf of women in Afghanistan is gearing up
Afghan Rights Workers Call for Aid, Not War

Afghan Rights Workers Call for Aid, Not War

Rights workers lay out what Afghani women need most
Paycheck Fairness? Let's Hope We See It Soon

Paycheck Fairness? Let's Hope We See It Soon

The Paycheck Fairness Act has new lead sponsors and fresh hope of passage
Sotomayor Hearing Test: Did You Catch the Code?

Sotomayor Hearing Test: Did You Catch the Code?

Last week's Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sotomayor loaded with insights
Palin Dropped Out on Women's Political History

Palin Dropped Out on Women's Political History

Sarah Palin abandoned her constituents on July Fourth, signaling she couldn't take the heat
Oakland Gets Largest Stimulus Cops Grant In Nation

Oakland Gets Largest Stimulus Cops Grant In Nation

Oakland receives $19.7 million over three years to fund 41 gfficers
Violence Survivor Lobbies to Open VAWA's Books

Violence Survivor Lobbies to Open VAWA's Books

A survivor of domestic violence is speaking out about the lack of accountability for how public anti-violence money is allocated
Afghan Women's Voting Rights Already Violated

Afghan Women's Voting Rights Already Violated

International concern is focusing on whether the Taliban will disrupt Afghanistan's August 20 election
Activists Gives Inspiring OC Pride Speech

Activists Gives Inspiring OC Pride Speech

Speech delivered by Zoe Nicholson
Dear Lynn: Women's Safety Needs You to Safeguard

Dear Lynn: Women's Safety Needs You to Safeguard

Lynn Rosenthal, the new anti-violence czar, is called upon by orgs to do all she can
Immigrant Women's Advocates Focus on Family Ties

Immigrant Women's Advocates Focus on Family Ties

Immigration rights advocates convened to discuss the needs of female immigrants
EPA Sponsors Petroleum Leaks Clean-Up

EPA Sponsors Petroleum Leaks Clean-Up

Funds help create jobs and protect Nevada land and water
Health Reform? Women Say It's About Work, Wages

Health Reform? Women Say It's About Work, Wages

Prominent women's advocates say work and wage issues make the single-payer model the best deal for women.
Sotomayor's 'Play Ball' Case Will Bring Her Home

Sotomayor's 'Play Ball' Case Will Bring Her Home

Sonia Sotomayor's supporters may be worrying about her Supreme Court confirmation...
On Sex Education, Bristol's Ex Is Voice of Reason

On Sex Education, Bristol's Ex Is Voice of Reason

Obama cuts federal funding for abstinence-only education and Bristol Palin emerges as its "do as I say" champion.
Medicaid Funds for Abortion? Far From Restored

Medicaid Funds for Abortion? Far From Restored

Obama has taken the first legislative steps necessary to help women regain control of their reproductive rights.
AT and T Case Spotlights Gender Issue for Sotomayor

AT and T Case Spotlights Gender Issue for Sotomayor

Is there much judicial daylight between Supreme Court nominee Judge Sotomayor and outgoing Judge Souter on gender issues?
In Iran, Dissidence Achieves Gender Parity

In Iran, Dissidence Achieves Gender Parity

Iran's protests in 2005 were initiated by women's rights activists, says Soheila Vahdati
Safety of Afghan Women Comes Up for Question

Safety of Afghan Women Comes Up for Question

Congressional hearing on maternal mortality in Afghanistan should remind the world of threats to women's safety
Anti-Violence Advisor 'Thrills' Allies in Field

Anti-Violence Advisor 'Thrills' Allies in Field

Lynn Rosenthal asked to counsel Obama and Biden on curbing violence against women

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