Monthly Archives: June 2013

Texas Filibuster Raises National Spotlight on Restrictive State Abortion Laws

Posted on June 28, 2013 by womenslawproject

By Kaitlin Leskovac, WLP Summer Intern Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (D)  led an epic filibuster Tuesday night protesting a sweeping and restrictive anti-abortion bill, Texas Senate Bill 537. Holding the Senate floor for approximately 11 hours, Davis’ awe-inspiring display … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Abortion Access, Health Care, Health insurance, PA Legislature, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Texas Filibuster Raises National Spotlight on Restrictive State Abortion Laws

Pennsylvania Passes Yet Another Restriction on Women’s Health Care

Posted on June 27, 2013 by womenslawproject

Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania General Assembly gave final approval to House Bill 818, a measure that would force insurance plans that cover abortion care to stop providing that coverage in the state health insurance exchange. The Legislature also rejected … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Abortion Access, Health Care, Health insurance, PA Legislature, Pennsylvania, Philadephia Daily News, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

How Long Will Equal Pay Take to Achieve?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by womenslawproject

By Terry L. Fromson, WLP Managing Attorney and Kate Michelman, President Emeritus of NARAL Pro-Choice America and Co-Chair of WomenVote Pa, an initiative of the WLP The Equal Pay Act became law fifty years ago today.  Unfortunately, we remain far from … Continue reading →

Posted in Allegheny County, Economic Justice, Employment, Equal pay, Equality, Gender Discrimination, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Sex Discrimination, Wage Gap, Women's Law Project | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Women as primary breadwinners of their families on the rise

Posted on June 6, 2013 by womenslawproject

By Claire Throckmorton, WLP Legal Intern Women are the primary breadwinners in nearly 40% of families with children under the age of 18, according to a recently released report from the Pew Research Center. This number has almost quadrupled when … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment, Equal pay, Gender Discrimination, working mothers, working women | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment