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Komen vs. Planned Parenthood—What’s Going On?

Komen vs. Planned Parenthood—What’s Going On?

by Ellen Sweet | February 4, 2012

Immediate outrage in the social media greeted the Komen foundation after it defunded breast cancer screening by Planned Parenthood. Ellen Sweet explores what’s behind its puzzling turn-about. More »

Tags: breast cancer, Planned Parenthood, Health, Reproductive Rights

Statement from Women’s Media Center on Komen Foundation and Planned Parenthood

by Julie Burton | February 2, 2012

Tags: Politics, Health, Media, Reproductive Rights
Could DSM-5 Be Harmful to Your Mental Health?

Could DSM-5 Be Harmful to Your Mental Health?

by Elayne Clift | February 2, 2012

The APA diagnostic manual revision process, in the news recently over the definition of autism, holds other potential threats for women’s health. Elayne Clift investigates the gender issues in DSM-5. More »

Tags: antidepressants, Health

NY Times Tackles Difficult Subject of Male Rape Victims

by Madeleine Gyory | January 24, 2012

Tags: Feminism, Politics, Health, Violence against Women

Finally! FBI’s “Forcible Rape” Definition Is Officially History

by Madeleine Gyory | January 9, 2012

Tags: Ms. magazine, violence against women, women in politics, sexual assault, rape, women in media, Advocacy, Feminism, Violence Against Women/Girls, women and politics

Paid Sick Leave: A Women's Issue?

by Madeleine Gyory | January 5, 2012

Tags: sick leave, women and jobs, Occupy Wall Street, women in politics, health care, women and power, Politics, Health, Economy, Parenting

A Spotlight on Journalistic Voice and Sexual Violence

by Madeleine Gyory | November 7, 2011

Tags: violence against women, sexual assault, rape, women and power, Advocacy, Feminism, sexism, Violence Against Women/Girls, Feminism, Health

Women: The Invisible Poor (via The Daily Beast)

by Leslie Bennetts | September 15, 2011

Tags: Media, Politics, Economy, Politics, Economy, Health, Media Monitoring

ACTION: Thank the HHS for Landmark Birth Control Decision

August 2, 2011

Tags: Advocacy, Media, Reproductive Rights, Health, Economy, Politics, Health, Reproductive Rights

WMC Congratulates Stacey Tisdale for Winning NABJ National Community Service Award

by Michaela Monahan | July 8, 2011

Tags: Media, Economy, Education, Economy, Great Women, Health, Race/Ethnicity

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Oscars, Hollywood, Sexism and Women

by Rachel Larris | February 25, 2013

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African Women Lead: A Pan African Dream

African Women Lead: A Pan African Dream

by Agunda Okeyo | May 17, 2013

The Power of Mothers: A History of Disappearance

The Power of Mothers: A History of Disappearance

by Alice Driver | May 10, 2013

Delivering the News—Ghana’s “Maternal Health Channel”

Delivering the News—Ghana’s “Maternal Health Channel”

by Alison Fornell | April 25, 2013

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