According to the Clinton administration, women will have much more to lose than men do if federal surpluses aren’t used to bolster Medicare. The President and First Lady are firmly against the huge tax cut recently approved by the House, and they pledge to “Invest in a stronger Medicare program for our mothers and grandmothers, […]
According to the chairwoman of the Afghan Women Council, international organizations such as the UN have disappointed thousands of Afghan refugees who are living in extremely undesirable circumstances in various refugee camps throughout the world. Fatana Ishaq Gialani said that the crisis is particularly dreadful for women and children: “The Afghan women in Afghanistan are […]
In recent years, women’s participation in sports has increased dramatically. With this rise in participation, however, comes more competition and pressure to succeed. Several coaches are now reporting that there is also an increase in the bad sportsmanship displayed by girls. In a study conducted by the National Sporting Goods Association, researchers found that in […]
A bacterial infection of the vagina is reported to increase the chances of a miscarriage during the early stages of pregnancy. Bacterial vaginosis, or inflammation of the vagina, causes abnormal discharge, and affects approximately 13-31% of pregnant women. A study conducted by Dr. Susan Ralph of Leeds General Infirmary found that during the first trimester […]
On Saturday, more than a dozen people were injured at the 25th Annual Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade in San Diego. A tear gas canister was thrown into a crowd of people watching the parade, causing several people to be taken to the hospital and others to be treated for eye and skin irritations. Police […]
Last month, four churches belonging to the American Baptist Churches USA were expelled for their open support and liberal stance on homosexuality. This month, the churches were notified that regional subunits had objected to their expulsion at a meeting of the General Board in Des Moines. Due to the protests on behalf of the churches, […]
Women generally have fewer heart attacks than men, but according to a new study, when they occur, women have a much greater chance of dying. The study, published by the New England Journal of Medicine, concluded that women under 50 have the greatest risk, but that the women’s risk of death from a heart attack […]
Early Friday morning, the space shuttle Columbia took off under the command of Eileen Collins — the first woman to control a shuttle. The shuttle was scheduled for blastoff on Tuesday, but due to a false hydrogen leak, was postponed until Thursday. Thunderstorms yesterday delayed takeoff, but the shuttle launched at 12:30 am on Friday. […]
U.S. health officials have set standard guidelines for fertility clinics in order to prevent incidences like embryo mix-ups from occurring. The purpose of the regulations is to ensure that clinics and laboratories meet certain standards regarding lab procedures, equipment, record keeping and employee qualifications. Since fertility clinics have been introduced in America, they have become […]
The Tokyo city government is setting up funds to pay legal fees in lawsuits filed by women who were sexually harassed or victims of domestic violence. Each defendant will be eligible for up to $4,300, which they will pay back from the compensation they receive if they win their case. In applying for these funds, […]
The Office of Personal Management completed a study showing that women employed by the federal government are beginning to break through the “glass ceiling” that has prevented them from gaining equal opportunities with men. In 1998, the latest figures available, women were 48% of new hires and accounted for 52% of job promotions. Thirty-one percent […]
Republican Rep. Lindsey Graham (SC) has introduced a bill that would grant a fetus “legal recognition under federal law.” The bill is called the “Unborn Victims of Violence Act” and would “impose criminal penalties on people who injure or kill a child who is in utero at the time by subjecting them to the same […]
In the small Muslim region of Ingushetia, just south of Russia, President Ruslan Aushev signed legislation that would legalize the Islamic practice of one man marrying up to four wives. Aushev said, “The Ingush population has fallen sharply in recent years an polygamy could be a solution to this problem.” The President’s press secretary supported […]
On Tuesday, July 20th, Johnson & Johnson announced it has developed a contraceptive patch for women that could be available as early as next year. The Evra Contraceptive Patch, which is the newest form of birth control developed in recent years, is the size of a half dollar and is worn on the abdomen, arm, […]
Adelaide Abankwah fled to the United States in 1997 seeking asylum from female genital mutilation (FGM). Upon entering the country, police confiscated her fake passport. She has since been staying in an immigration detention facility in Queens, New York. Her asylum petitions were continually denied and Abankwah was scheduled to return to Ghana. Recently, however, […]
Although the federal government in 1971 banned the miscarriage drug DES, its effects can still be found in women who took the drug, their children, and their grandchildren. Scientists are hoping to develop an educational initiative for grown children of women who took DES, which was found to cause certain types of cervical and vaginal […]
Afghanistan’s factions gathered on Monday for a UN-sponsored peace talk which took place in Uzebekistan’s capital, Tashkent. The Taliban and its opposition forces met with several other representatives from the U.S., Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Uzebekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. The Taliban, which governs 90% of Afghanistan, is accused of many human rights abuses and of […]
On Monday, Carleton S. Fiorina was named the CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co. — the first time a top technology company has chosen a woman as its chief executive. She made history when she was selected to be the head of Hewlett-Packard Co., which is Silicon Valley’s largest company. Lynn Martin, professor of public policy at […]
Benjamin and James Williams are being held without bail for the murders of Winfield Mowder and Gary Mason, who were shot to death in their home on July 1st. The brothers are charged on counts of “murder with special circumstances, robbery, burglarizing the couple’s residence and stealing their vehicle,”– offenses that prosecutors say were motivated […]
Vice President Gore announced on Monday that the White House seeks to grant $100 million in funding to AIDS programs in Africa. This is in addition to the $127 million already requested and pending approval by Congress. The money would go towards developing programs for AIDS prevention, education, and tracking the disease. Money would also […]
