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http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/04/07/wisconsin-s-repeal-of-equal-pay-rights-adds-to-battles-for-women.html
Hello Ladies says:
"Wisconsin repealed its Equal Pay Rights, making it harder for victims of workplace discrimination to collect damages."
Wisconsin repeals equal pay.
Wisconsin repealed its Equal Pay Rights, making it harder for victims of workplace discrimination to collect damages.
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-abortion-wisconsinblast-update-3l2e8f2gt5-20120402,0,7790640,full.story
Hello Ladies says:
"The attacks on women's health escalated from rhetoric and legislation to a home made bomb planted on the window sill of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Grand Chute Wisconsin. Thankfully, no one was injured. The clinic was closed when the small bomb detonated."
A Planned Parenthood clinic was fire bombed
The attacks on women's health escalated from rhetoric and legislation to a home made bomb planted on the window sill of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Grand Chute Wisconsin. Thankfully, no one was injured. The clinic was closed when the small bomb detonated.
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http://helloladies.com/2012/03/heroine-of-the-week-rep-gwen-moore/
Our Heroine of the Week is Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin. Moore spoke yesterday on the House floor in support of the Violence Against Women Ac...
Hello Ladies says:
"Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin shared her own stories of violence and sexual assault in order to underscore the importance of the Violence Against Women Act."
Rep. Gwen Moore got personal and powerful.
Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin shared her own stories of violence and sexual assault in order to underscore the importance of the Violence Against Women Act.
Our Heroine of the Week is Representative Gwen Moore of Wisconsin. Moore spoke yesterday on the House floor in support of the Violence Against Women Ac...
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http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/03/30/1994369/controversial-anti-abortion-welfare.html
Hello Ladies says:
"During debate over a fetal pain bill in Georgia, one legislator compared women to calves and pigs, female legislators walked off the floor, and a fistfight broke out among lobbyists."
A repro rights debate in Georgia brought on fistfights and police tape.
During debate over a fetal pain bill in Georgia, one legislator compared women to calves and pigs, female legislators walked off the floor, and a fistfight broke out among lobbyists.
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http://www.governmentfreevjj.com/
Hello Ladies says:
"One group shared instructions on how to knit a uterus for legislators who want to govern them."
You can knit a uterus for Congress.
One group shared instructions on how to knit a uterus for legislators who want to govern them.
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http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/03/21/2447797/abortion-foes-do-live-ultrasounds.html
Hello Ladies says:
"Protestors conducted live ultrasounds at The Idaho Capitol during an abortion debate. Idaho ultimately dropped its ultrasound bill."
Idaho witnessed live ultrasounds.
Protestors conducted live ultrasounds at The Idaho Capitol during an abortion debate. Idaho ultimately dropped its ultrasound bill.
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http://www.buzzfeed.com/provincialelitist/hillary-clinton-extremists-want-to-control-women
Hello Ladies says:
"The Secretary of State asks, "Why is it that extremists want to control women?" and says, "We have to stand up for women's rights...because America needs to set the example for the entire world.""
Secretary Clinton says America needs to set an example.
The Secretary of State asks, "Why is it that extremists want to control women?" and says, "We have to stand up for women's rights...because America needs to set the example for the entire world."
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https://www.facebook.com/UniteWomen
Planning is underway for an April 28 march to all the state capitols.
Hello Ladies says:
"Planning is underway for an April 28 march to all the state capitols. Women are speaking up and speaking out."
Women will march on April 28.
Planning is underway for an April 28 march to all the state capitols. Women are speaking up and speaking out.
Planning is underway for an April 28 march to all the state capitols.
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http://www.doonesbury.com/media/news
Hello Ladies says:
"Several newspapers are moving or pulling a Doonesbury comic strip about mandatory ultrasound legislation. "
Even Doonesbury is weighing in.
Several newspapers are moving or pulling a Doonesbury comic strip about mandatory ultrasound legislation.
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http://helloladies.com/2012/03/we-wont-let-you-call-us-sluts/
Radio host Rush Limbaugh went too far calling a Georgetown University student a slut for testifying about the need for contraception coverage.
Hello Ladies says:
"Radio host Rush Limbaugh went too far calling a Georgetown University student a slut for testifying about the need for contraception coverage. He apologized after sponsors started pulling ads from his show, but the apology rang hollow."
Rush Limbaugh goes too far.
Radio host Rush Limbaugh went too far calling a Georgetown University student a slut for testifying about the need for contraception coverage. He apologized after sponsors started pulling ads from his show, but the apology rang hollow.
Radio host Rush Limbaugh went too far calling a Georgetown University student a slut for testifying about the need for contraception coverage.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpuVmcgHxes
Hello Ladies says:
"Virginia Del. Dave Albo can't bring himself to say the word vagina, but he can joke about them, and apparently thinks he's fit to write laws about them too."
Virginia lawmaker jokes about controversial legislation.
Virginia Del. Dave Albo can't bring himself to say the word vagina, but he can joke about them, and apparently thinks he's fit to write laws about them too.
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http://helloladies.com/2012/02/heroine-of-the-week-georgia-representative-yasmin-neal/
Hello Ladies says:
"After a week of men talking about men who are trying to write laws about women, Georgia Representative Yasmin Neal introduced House Bill HB 1116, which would seek to criminalize vasectomies. Her point: if lawmakers are going to regulate women's health they should regulate men's health too."
Georgia Representative introduces bill that would outlaw vasectomies.
After a week of men talking about men who are trying to write laws about women, Georgia Representative Yasmin Neal introduced House Bill HB 1116, which would seek to criminalize vasectomies. Her point: if lawmakers are going to regulate women's health they should regulate men's health too.
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http://helloladies.com/2012/02/ignorant-legislator-of-the-week-a-three-way-tie/
Hello Ladies says:
"Senator Roy Blunt has proposed legislation that would allow an employer to exclude any health service from the coverage they provide based on any religious beliefs or moral convictions."
Senator Blunt thinks your boss should decide your healthcare plan.
Senator Roy Blunt has proposed legislation that would allow an employer to exclude any health service from the coverage they provide based on any religious beliefs or moral convictions.
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http://helloladies.com/2012/02/ignorant-legislator-of-the-week-a-three-way-tie/
Hello Ladies says:
"House Oversight Committee Chairman Congressman Darrell Issa held a hearing titled, “Lines Crossed: Separation of Church and State. Has the Obama Administration Trampled on Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Conscience?” The hearing, mainly about contraception, featured a male-dominated male panel and blocked relevant female testimony."
Congressman Issa is talking to men about women's contraception.
House Oversight Committee Chairman Congressman Darrell Issa held a hearing titled, “Lines Crossed: Separation of Church and State. Has the Obama Administration Trampled on Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Conscience?” The hearing, mainly about contraception, featured a male-dominated male panel and blocked relevant female testimony.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCPU0Qsv9wM
Hello Ladies says:
"Sandra Fluke would have been a female voice on behalf of millions of women who want safe and affordable coverage for preventive health care. "
The witness Rep. Issa blocked from testifying tapes her testimony and shares it on YouTube.
Sandra Fluke would have been a female voice on behalf of millions of women who want safe and affordable coverage for preventive health care.
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http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/73132.html
Hello Ladies says:
"House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has organized a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee event for Thursday to allow Sandra Fluke, the law student who was blocked from testifying at last week’s House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, a chance to speak.
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Democrats call their own hearing on contraception.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has organized a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee event for Thursday to allow Sandra Fluke, the law student who was blocked from testifying at last week’s House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, a chance to speak.
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http://thinkprogress.org/media/2012/02/10/423211/cable-report-birth-control-men-women/?mobile=nc
Hello Ladies says:
"According to research form Think Progress, over the course of five days, 62 percent of the total guests who commented on contraception on the cable news networks were men."
Cable news calls on men to discuss the men trying to control women.
According to research form Think Progress, over the course of five days, 62 percent of the total guests who commented on contraception on the cable news networks were men.
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http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/02/17/146999566/santorum-backer-friess-praises-old-school-contraceptive-aspirin
Hello Ladies says:
"Rick Santorum supporter Foster Friess told "gals" if they want free contraception, they should put an aspirin between their knees. The message: keep your legs closed and your mouth shut."
We could always just put an aspirin between our knees.
Rick Santorum supporter Foster Friess told "gals" if they want free contraception, they should put an aspirin between their knees. The message: keep your legs closed and your mouth shut.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WjRISy4Kzv8
Hello Ladies says:
"Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke from the Senate floor on the importance of adding women's voices to the decision making process. Women bring a different perspective, a different approach, a different outcome."
Senator Gillibrand is calling for more women's voices.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke from the Senate floor on the importance of adding women's voices to the decision making process. Women bring a different perspective, a different approach, a different outcome.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/violence-against-women-act_n_1273097.html?ref=politics
Hello Ladies says:
"When the Senate Judiciary Committee reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act which improves criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, no Republican committee members supported it."
Protecting victims of domestic violence is apparently a partisan issue.
When the Senate Judiciary Committee reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act which improves criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, no Republican committee members supported it.