President Barack Obama last week announced the resignation of Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius.
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April 11, 1915: New York Suffragists Open “Suffrage Shop” On Fifth Avenue
Run by the Women’s Political Union, it’s at 663 Fifth Avenue, and there is always some sort of activity going on while suffrage items are being sold. Even those basic items are now more numerous and imaginative.
Tennessee Legislature Approves Measure Criminalizing Pregnant Women
The Tennessee state legislature passed SB 1391 Wednesday, a bill that allows women who suffer from drug-related pregnancy complications to be charged with assault and potentially imprisoned.
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Philippines Supreme Court Upholds Law Promoting Reproductive Health Access
The Philippines Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the country’s Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act, also known as the RH Law, is constitutional. The law directs government health centers to provide free access to nearly all contraceptives, including to the poor, and requires reproductive health education at government-run school for children and young adults age […]
Women’s Rights Groups Pressure Walmart to Improve Pregnant Worker Policies
Walmart has updated its worker accommodation policy, but advocates say that the new policy may still allow discrimination against pregnant workers.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Arizona Restrictions on Medication Abortion
In a victory for Arizona women, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has blocked the state’s restrictions on medication abortion.
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April 10, 1882: New York Supreme Court Rules That Wives May Sue Abusive Husbands
An abused wife has a right to sue her husband, according to an opinion issued today by Justice John R. Brady of the New York State Supreme Court, writing for the majority.
Senate Republicans Filibuster Paycheck Fairness Act
The Senate blocked efforts to advance the Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA) by a 54-43 vote today along strict party lines, with Republicans and moderates – including Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) – voting no.
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April 9, 1975: Men and Women Agree – It’s Time for the Equal Rights Amendment
Public support for the Equal Rights Amendment remains overwhelming, according to a Gallup Poll released today.
Protestors Fight For #Not1More Deportation Across the US
“Immigration reform has been stalled, and we need action now. Not in three months, not review. We need it now.”
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April 8, 1931: Amelia Earhart Sets New Records – And Breaks Her Own
Not only did she set an altitude record that was until now held by a man, she broke her own record a few hours later, and did it all in an unusual type of aircraft. No one had ever taken an autogyro to 18,000 feet, but today she did so twice, the second time soaring to 18,415 feet.
Senators and President Obama Mark Equal Pay Day With Actions To Close Wage Gap
“The time has passed for us to recognize that what determines success should not be our gender, but rather our talent, our drive, and the strength of our contributions.”
Senate Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits
The Senate voted 50-38 yesterday to approve a bill that would restore jobless benefits for 2.4 million Americans who have been out of work for at least six months.
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April 7, 1913: 531 Suffragists Attend a Parade and Pageant in DC
Just five weeks after overcoming the riotous conditions which beset their parade and pageant on March 3rd, suffragists from all around the nation were back in Washington, DC, today, for another impressive event demanding a Constitutional amendment enfranchising women nationwide.
Obama Poised To Sign Two Executive Actions On Equal Pay
President Obama will sign two executive actions tomorrow to promote equal pay for women.
Alabama Passes Bill Further Restricting Abortion Access for Minors
Minors will soon find it harder to obtain an abortion in Alabama, after the state legislature passed a bill last week creating more rules around parental consent.
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Millions of Afghans Vote in Historic Elections
High turnout, low levels of violence, and strong participation by women, all combined Saturday to make the closely watched Afghan presidential and provincial council elections a success. Over 7 million Afghan men and women voted in these historic elections – representing a staggering 60% voter participation rate, close to the 62% participation rate in the […]
Senate To Vote on Equal Pay Legislation
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced that the Senate will vote on equal pay legislation as soon as next week.
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April 4, 1907: The Equality League of Self-Supporting Women Votes on War, Equal Pay, and Suffrage
There was a packed house on hand this evening for a meeting of Harriot Stanton Blatch’s “Equality League of Self-Supporting Women” at New York City’s Cooper Union.
Afghanistan Heads to the Polls Tomorrow
Afghanistan will hold presidential and provincial council elections tomorrow. The elections represent a pivotal moment in the history of Afghanistan, which will conduct its first democratic transition of presidential power once the vote is complete. There has been growing excitement in Afghanistan leading up to the elections. The Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) reported a […]