Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Major Strides for Marriage Equality

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Last week, President Obama determined that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a law enacted in 1996 that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages, is unconstitutional. Although Obama opposes same-sex marriage, the president has directed the Justice Department to stop … Continue reading →

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President Obama Proclaims January to be National Stalking Awareness Month

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. According to the White House Council on Women and Girls, 3.4 million adults in the U.S. were stalked in just one year, with young women ages 18-24 being … Continue reading →

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Obama Bans Abortion Coverage in High-Risk Pools

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

The Obama administration has imposed a near-total abortion ban in Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIPs), also known as high-risk pools. It is particularly upsetting that the ban affects those covered under PCIPs. Since women who will be covered under these … Continue reading →

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President Obama Nominates Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

Posted on May 10, 2010 by

This morning, President Obama nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States. If confirmed, Ms. Kagan will be the fourth woman to serve on the Court, and will bring the current number of female justices … Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between Oppressions: Silence Gives Consent

Posted on September 18, 2009 by

The unequal society that we live in runs on systems of prejudice against race, and gender; the systems are maintained and perpetuated by the domination and subordination of particular groups of people: males over females, whites over people of color.  … Continue reading →

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Sotomayor Sworn In as First Latina Supreme Court Justice

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

Sonia Sotomayor made history on Thursday when she was confirmed as the Supreme Court’s newest justice by a 68-31 vote in the Senate, becoming the first Latina and only the third woman to sit on the Court. She was sworn … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Covering Abortion Care in Public Health Plan

Posted on July 23, 2009 by

During an interview with Katie Couric on CBS Evening News, President Obama addressed concerns about his plan for health care reform and providing an option for a government-run health insurance plan. We have previously blogged about some legislators’ reluctance to … Continue reading →

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Judge Sotomayor nominated to Supreme Court

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

This morning, President Obama announced the nomination of Federal Appeals Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Sotomayor, 54, would replace Justice David Souter, who recently announced his retirement after 19 years of service. Sotomayor would be … Continue reading →

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Widespread Support for Nurse Home-Visitation Program

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

President Obama has proposed a nurse home-visitation program for low-income women who are either pregnant or have recently given birth which aims to provide a cost-effective way to improve the health and well-being of first-time parents and their children. The … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton Continues Commitment to Women’s Rights

Posted on April 3, 2009 by

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a speech last week emphasizing her commitment and dedication to women’s rights worldwide. Clinton said that women’s rights will be a key issue in President Obama’s foreign policy in the future, and highlighted some of … Continue reading →

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