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January 19, 2017 | Rebecca Adamson | Environment, Health, Media, Violence against women
The Dakota Pipeline: Fact vs. fake news

Mainstream news media coverage of the Dakota Access Pipeline has often been selective, one-sided, and inaccurate. And it has all but ignored the impact on women and girls.

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October 18, 2016 | Karuna Jaggar | Health
Think pink? Think again

In the midst of the tidal wave of pink ribbon promotions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the executive director of Breast Cancer Action warns: beware of pink ribbon culture, which distracts attention from the real issues.

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April 18, 2016 | Mary Ann Swissler | Health
Skyrocketing abortion clinic violence tied to extremist rhetoric

A new report from the National Abortion Federation reveals an alarming spike in violence and threats against abortion providers.

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March 16, 2016 | Louise Mirrer | Education, Health
In the wake of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire: A greatest generation of women?

In honor of Women's History Month, the author, the president of the New-York Historical Society, urges us to remember a remarkable generation of reformers who worked to change conditions for working women.

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March 09, 2016 | Kathryn Kolbert | Feminism, Health, Politics
The lawyer who argued the landmark Casey decision weighs in on the Texas abortion case

Kathryn Kolbert offers her first-hand analysis of last week's arguments before the Supreme Court on Texas abortion restrictions.

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February 10, 2016 | Chelsea Carmona | Health, Media
Pregnant women and drug use: Media reinforces stigma and stereotypes

Sensationalist news coverage of pregnant women’s use of opioids is fueling calls for more punitive drug policies and an erosion of reproductive rights.

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July 29, 2015 | Emily Wilson | Feminism, Health, Violence against women
Activists organize for women's rights in Armenia

The Women’s Resource Center of Armenia is leading a small but growing movement, working for domestic violence laws, women’s health, education, and more.

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October 15, 2014 | Chelsea Carmona | Health
Changing the Conversation on Women and Addiction
The author considers the legacy of a groundbreaking health care reformer and looks at what still needs to be done to reduce stigma and improve care for women dealing with addiction.
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April 25, 2013 | Alison Fornell | Arts and culture, Education, Health, International, Media
Delivering the News—Ghana’s "Maternal Health Channel"
Expectant mothers and their caregivers in Ghana can now look to the airwaves for critically important information.
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April 08, 2013 | Robin Morgan | Disability, Feminism, Health, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
The Personal Is Political—Yet Again
The poet, author, and feminist activist takes on a new challenge in this essay, adapted from her commentary on WMC Live With Robin Morgan.
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March 20, 2013 | Barbara Andridge | Economy, Health
Marissa Mayer—Out of Touch with Women Workers?
The author, a mom and a Walmart employee, wonders if Yahoo's Marissa Mayer, who serves on the Walmart board, can advocate for her.
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March 14, 2013 | Courtney Martin | Economy, Feminism, Health, Media
Leaning In Can Get You Laid Out
Media discussions of Sandberg’s advice for getting ahead in the corporate world miss an important consideration, says author and social media strategist Courtney E. Martin.
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January 22, 2013 | Debbie Hines | Economy, Health, Immigration, Politics, Race/Ethnicity, Violence against women
Maryland Women's Agenda for Obama's Second Term
The author checks in with state legislators from the Maryland Women's Caucus to see what they expect from President Barack Obama in his second term.
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January 14, 2013 | Ellen Sweet | Health, Politics, Religion
Abortion Services: A Family Doctor's Perspective
Approaching the 40th anniversary of the decision that legalized abortion, Dr. Linda Prine describes its provision as part of a continuum of care.
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December 14, 2012 | Hayley Day | Arts and culture, Economy, Health, Politics
Underpaid by Law – A Waitress's Story
The author, who struggles to pay her bills serving tables while launching her career as a journalist, describes the day to day results of the federally mandated subminimum wage.
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November 30, 2012 | Mary Ann Swissler | Arts and culture, Disability, Education, Health, Media, WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
"Warehoused" with Mental Illness—A Filmmaker's Story
"Kings Park" documents a dark age for many women hospitalized with mental illness. The filmmaker looks to the promise of ObamaCare for a better future.
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October 15, 2012 | Alice Laurel Driver | Health, International, Politics
The Reality of the GOP Platform on Abortion
The author, who has conducted research in Mexico, offers a reality check on what could happen to U.S. women if the GOP succeeds in criminalizing abortion.
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October 03, 2012 | Ellen Bravo | Economy, Health, Politics
Who’s Really Taking Responsibility in America?
Working families advocate Ellen Bravo takes a look at a proud member of the 47 percent, a life-long Republican who has her own advice for Mitt Romney.
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September 27, 2012 | Kathryn Olson | Education, Girls, Health, Sports
America’s Girls Need Sports
At a time of shrinking budgets for school and college sports programs, the CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation reminds us that sports are girls' toolkit for success.
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September 06, 2012 | Mary Ann Swissler | Economy, Health, Immigration, LGBTQIA, Politics, Violence against women
DNC Platform—Reaching for a New Normal
The author, who last week analyzed the potential impact on women of the policies outlined in the Republican National Platform, here turns to the Democratic statement of principles.
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September 05, 2012 | Debbie Hines | Economy, Health, LGBTQIA, Politics, Race/Ethnicity
2012 DNC: A View from the Maryland Women's Caucus
The author, founder of Legalspeaks.com, finds the essence of diversity within the Maryland delegation to the Democratic National Convention.
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August 31, 2012 | Mary Ann Swissler | Health, Immigration, Politics
Tea Party, Anyone?
The GOP platform presumably states the values of the party—not good news for the 99 percent of us, argues the author.
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August 16, 2012 | Gemma Puglisi | Health, Politics
Nancy Pelosi on her 25 Years in Congress
The House minority leader reflects on her battles to combat AIDS/HIV and improve women's health over the years, and on women's role in a polarized Congress.
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July 31, 2012 | Mary C. Curtis | Health, Media
Missing the ‘Big Story’–on Purpose
This journalist finds that the essential story is the one occurring after the national media leaves a neighborhood in the news.
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July 05, 2012 | Laura Bates | Girls, Health, International, Media
Women’s Magazines and the Cult of Hypocrisy
This week, Seventeen magazine promised to publish un-photoshopped images of real girls, finally responding to 14-year-old SPARK activist Julia Bluhm's campaign. Such pressure must continue argues author Laura Bates.

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