AltWeeklies Wire
Woman on a Missionnew
Standing an easy 6 feet tall in her fashionable beige wedge sandals, Center for Violence Prevention executive director Sandy Middleton is a cool mix of southern elegance and graciousness and resolute determination.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
07-08-2011 |
The War on Women
Turning Feminist Theory Into a Visceral Rape Deterrentnew
In Africa, your vagina can get spikes for $2. Complete with sharkskin-like barbs that catch onto an invading penis, causing pain and preventing urination, and requiring specialized medical professionals to remove, the Rape-aXe is a real-world application of feminist theory.
Portland Phoenix |
Dena Riegel |
05-04-2011 |
The War on Women
Texas Right-to-Life Groups are Pushing Policies That May Lead to More Abortionsnew
In their lust to defund Planned Parenthood, Texas right-to-life groups and conservative lawmakers are pushing policies that -- in an ironic twist -- could lead to more abortions.
The Texas Observer |
Alexa Garcia-Ditta |
04-19-2011 |
The War on Women
Party Leadership Races in Alberta Have Strong Women Candidatesnew
Alberta could have a woman premier after the next election. The Progressive Conservatives, Alberta Liberals, and the newly formed Alberta Party are all undergoing leadership contests, and each one has a woman contender.
SEE Magazine |
Angela Brunschot |
04-08-2011 |
The War on Women
Why Are Steven Brigham's Dangerous Abortion Clinics Still Open?new
Steven Brigham has overseen abortion procedures in Pennsylvania for decades, and he's run afoul of the law throughout his career. Abortion providers and women's health advocates say they've alerted the state repeatedly to concerns over Brigham's clinics.
So why are his clinics are still open?
So why are his clinics are still open?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Holly Otterbein |
04-05-2011 |
The War on Women
Backlash to a Rapenew
It’s been 23 years since the nation’s attention fell on San Diego and the rape of Linda Gaitan. The events unfolding in Cleveland, Texas are much the same.
The Texas Observer |
Michelle Garcia |
03-30-2011 |
The War on Women
Tags: Rape, Linda Gaitan
The Elephant in the Womb: Planned Parenthood Attackednew
Ideological strike on women’s health care to further cripple Texas' budget.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
02-24-2011 |
The War on Women
Enough is Enoughnew
Ending domestic violence often means trusting yourself.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
10-20-2010 |
The War on Women
What’s In A Rape Kit?new
The D.C. SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program allowed Washington City Paper to document each component of a District rape kit in order to better understand the process.
Washington City Paper |
Amanda Hess |
04-07-2010 |
The War on Women
What Sort of Woman Reads 'Playboy'? Meet Peggy Wilkinsnew
Teen detective Nancy Drew, of all people, led Peggy Wilkins to Playboy. It was July 1978 in Michigan, and 13-year-old Peggy was a huge fan of the TV series. That summer the actress who played Nancy, Pamela Sue Martin, appeared on the cover of Playboy.
Chicago Reader |
Katie Buitrago |
02-08-2010 |
The War on Women
Not so Pretty in Pinknew
Has feminism been replaced by the pink-ribbon breast cancer cult? When the House of Representatives passed the Stupak amendment, which would take abortion rights away even from women who have private insurance, the female response ranged from muted to inaudible.
Metro Times |
Barbara Ehrenreich |
12-15-2009 |
The War on Women
Feminists vs. PETA: 'Sexist' Ads Draw Portland Protestnew
The loosely knit Portland Feminist Action League organized the "flash protest" via the internet, criticizing PETA for its "sexist and offensive" animal rights campaigns. PETA's protests have featured nude women in cages, and most recently, the organization produced a billboard that pictured a fat woman in a bikini that read, "Save the whales! Lose the blubber. Go vegetarian."
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
08-28-2009 |
The War on Women
The Murder of Dr. George Tiller Recalls the Long History of Anti-Abortion Violencenew
Angela Williams of Chapel Hill recalls an experience 20 years ago in which she faced down abortion opponents organized by Operation Rescue and became convinced of their violent extremism.
INDY Week |
Angela Williams as told to Fiona Morgan |
06-04-2009 |
The War on Women
Why We Fight: To Defend Rapists
The next time you watch a flag-draped coffin return from Afghanistan, remember why that young man died: to defend Afghan rapists.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
05-04-2009 |
The War on Women
A Girl's Best Friend Is Her Yogurtnew
"Just turn on your TV," says Current TV commentator Sarah Haskins. "Day and night — but mostly day, unless you’re watching Lifetime — there’s gonna be some ladies just chilling out, eating some yogurt, and appealing to our inner woman, to get us to do it too."
Boston Phoenix |
Caitlin E. Curran |
03-27-2009 |
The War on Women
