WMC News Brief: Diane Sawyer, Military Pregnancy Policy, Gay Marriage
December 23, 2009
Sawyer Sets Her Tone As ABC’s Anchor 12/22/09 NY Times: There were no high-tech frills or showy experiments in Diane Sawyer’s brisk first night as anchor of “World News” on ABC. U.S. Military: No Change To Iraq Pregnancy Policy 12/23/09 Reuters: A U.S. commander in northern Iraq does not expect to order a court martial for soldiers who become pregnant, but has not rolled back a controversial new policy on pregnancy. Mexico City Lawmakers OK Gay Marriage, Allow Same-Sex Couples To Adopt Children 12/21/09 AP via Miami Herald: Mexico City lawmakers on Monday made the city the first in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage. Giving Water A Powdered, Flavored Spin 12/22/09 NY Times: Crystal Light's ad campaigns are designed with women in mind. Feinstein To Introduce Legislation To Establish 2 National Monuments In Mojave Desert 12/21/09 LA Times: The protected areas would encompass 1 million acres containing wildlife, extinct volcanoes, sand dunes and ancient petroglyphs. Cynthia Nixon: Abortion Debate's New Voice 12/21/09 CNN: Cynthia Nixon is speaking out against provisions in the House and Senate health care bills that limit coverage for abortions. Top Ten Wins For Women In 2009 12/22/09 Feministing: This past year has seen its share of setbacks and sorrows, but 2009 has also been a year of victories and successes, progress and growth for women and women's movements internationally. Challenging Traditions At The Heart Of Judaism 12/21/09 NY Times: Jewish women gathered at the Western Wall to pray and to challenge the constraints imposed on them by traditional Jewish Orthodoxy and a ruling by the Israeli Supreme Court. Ruchika Case: Women's Association Upset With Verdict 12/23/09 Indian Broadcasting Network: All India Democratic Women's Association expresses its shock and deep dismay at the manner in which the molestation case of the minor girl was handled by the Indian criminal justice system. Afghan Women Write Their Own Stories 12/22/09 Women's eNews: Through distance learning with U.S. volunteers, Afghan women are learning writing skills and filling a blog with their thoughts about love, politics and family. Some don't tell their families, fearing disapproval. Carrie Bradshaw: Feminist Icon? 12/22/09 Salon: In reviews of the decade, the "Sex and the City" star is called both an enemy and a heroine to women. A Legend As Muse: Patti Smith Fills Role 12/21/09 NY Times: PBS will broadcast “Patti Smith: Dream of Life,” a documentary filmed over 11 years by the fashion photographer and film neophyte Steven Sebring. Canadian Women's Hockey Team Announced 12/22/09 Examiner: There are fourteen returning players from the squad that won gold at the Olympics in Torino.
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