Monthly Archives: June 2012

Welcome, Gentlemen, to the World of Chemical Contraception

Posted on June 14, 2012 by nditto

Samantha Yakas, WLP Intern Over the last year, birth control has become a frequent topic of debate in legislatures across the country. Issues regarding access to reproductive health care have received widespread media coverage. However, these debates make women and … Continue reading →

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New York Times Reports on Dating Violence in Young Teenagers

Posted on June 13, 2012 by nditto

Nikki Ditto, WLP Intern An article published last week in the New York Times addresses the problem of dating violence among young teenagers, including those who have not yet entered high school. According to a report by the Centers for … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania House Introduces Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

Posted on June 12, 2012 by womenslawproject

Nikki Ditto and Molly Duerig, WLP Interns A bill recently introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, HB 2405, aims to bar state and federal funds from going to health care clinics that provide abortions. Titled the “Whole Women’s Health … Continue reading →

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Pay Equity Bill Voted Down in Senate

Posted on June 11, 2012 by nditto

Nikki Ditto, WLP Summer Intern and Elizabeth Wingfield, Former WLP Intern On Tuesday June 5th, the Senate voted down the Paycheck Fairness Act in a largely party-line vote. The bill would have helped to strengthen already existing legislation on gender … Continue reading →

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New Studies Clarify Function of the Morning After Pill

Posted on June 8, 2012 by nditto

Molly Duerig, WLP Undergraduate Intern The New York Times published an article yesterday clarifying the uncertainties that surround the functionality of emergency contraceptive methods such as Plan B One Step. Cited in the article were a number of research studies, … Continue reading →

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Female Stereotype Threat Hurts Women, Economy

Posted on June 7, 2012 by nditto

Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Wingfield, Former WLP Intern In an article for WeNews, Rosalind C. Barnett and Caryl Rivers demonstrate that girls still internalize stereotypes about female performance in math and science, making them less likely to pursue careers in those … Continue reading →

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Illinois Gay Marriage Ban Challenged

Posted on June 6, 2012 by nditto

Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Wingfield, Former WLP Intern On May 30th, two dozen same-sex couples filed two separate law suits challenging the Illinois law that defines marriage as between a man and woman, which prohibits same-sex couples from marrying. Last year, … Continue reading →

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Senate Defense Bill Would Allow Women in Combat

Posted on June 5, 2012 by nditto

Guest Blogger: Elizabeth Wingfield, Former WLP Intern A proposed measure in the Senate’s National Defense Reauthorization Act would demand that the military come up with a plan to allow women in fight on the frontlines. While the House version of … Continue reading →

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