The 2008 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded yesterday to three scientists working with HIV and HPV. Two French researchers, Francois Barre-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier, were reworded for their work discovering the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). German scientist, Dr. Harald
Yesterday the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from the state of Missouri regarding a woman's right to abortion in prison. The original case against the state, Crawford v. Roe, stemmed from a 2005 incident where Missouri prison officials
Last week's USAID decision regarding Marie Stopes International (MSI), one of the world's leading family planning organizations, is drawing criticism from prominent international organizations. The USAID decision
Several conservative Utah state lawmakers announced plans this week to sponsor anti-choice legislation in the 2009 legislative session. Among other provisions, the new series of bills would ban abortion except in cases of incest, rape, or endangerment of maternal health,
A bill supporting funding for research to examine the environmental causes of breast cancer was recently passed in both chambers of Congress. The bill (see PDF) was sent to President Bush for approval this week....
Paul Newman's death has been felt throughout the feminist community. He and his partner, Joanne Woodward, have supported organizations like the National Organization for Women and Ms magazine since the 1970s.Ellie Smeal, President of the Feminist Majority Foundation, remembers Paul
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) gave instructions to its staff in several African nations yesterday to no longer provide US funded contraception supplies to Marie Stopes International (MSI). MSI is one of the largest family planning organizations
In a South Dakota Supreme Court case heard this week a lawyer for the Secretary of State argued that the name of a 2006 donor to an anti-choice organization should be made public. The anonymous contributor gave a total of
A new Federal Immigration Authorities mandate requires immigrant women ages 11 to 26 seeking permanent residence to be vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus. Women’s and immigrant rights are arguing that the
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit yesterday against a San Francisco-based Harley Davidson dealership alleging gender discrimination against a former employee. According to the
Unequal treatment of athletic coaches under Title IX is becoming a frequent basis for lawsuits across the country. A new Title IX lawsuit was filed this week in Texas as two California schools settled their own gender discrimination cases. A
The Department of Justice granted over $114 million yesterday as part of its efforts to address and prevent violence against women across the country. The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women released the funds to all 50 states,
The Senate recently rejected Friday's economic stimulus package that included a provision that would have addressed birth control pricing. The Bush administration reportedly objected to the bill because, according to the
Two Taliban gunmen shot and killed Malalai Kakar the head of Kandahar city’s department of crimes against women as she left for work on Sunday, according to BBC News. Reported by < a "http://afp.google.co...
A new Field Poll (see PDF)released last Friday shows that a narrow majority of California voters favor the state’s latest parental notification initiative. According to the poll’s findings, 49 percent of li...
The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing this week on the Domestic Partnerships Benefits and Obligations Act. The Act (see, PDF) would exten...
World leaders met this week and pledged $16 billion to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals by 2015. The goals seek to cut extreme poverty in half and were adopted unanimously by UN member states in 2000....
The 30-day public commenting period on draft regulations by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would threaten women's access to contraception and health care ended yesterday. Thirteen state attorneys generals, at least six medical groups, and many
