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Decision 2004: Our Candidates, Our Choice
may also have the potential to widen gender gap this presidential election. Run Date: 09/30/04 http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/2007Campaign Coverage Ignores Women"s ConcernsBy Sheila GibbonsCampaign coverage is largely ignoring the issues that matter most to women. To correct that, Sheila Gibbons offers reporters a look at what women want from a president and advice on chasing down the story between now and Election Day. Run Date: 09/29/04 http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/2006Berkeley Debates Decriminalizing ProstitutionBy Kristin Bender Voters in Berkeley, Calif., are considering a measure that would decriminalize prostitution in their city. If approved, the plan would redirect more social services to prostitutes. But critics say the measure will only enable pimps to profit more freely. Run Date: 09/28/04 http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/2005Granny D Fights Uphill Battle for Senate SeatBy Elizabeth MehrenDoris Haddock, the 94-year-old Democratic candidate for New Hampshire"s U.S. seat, is fighting an uphill battle in her campaign. But Granny D says her emphasis on social policy may cause voters to change their mind come Election Day. Run Date: 09/27/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/2004 Abortion Ban Found Unconstitutional for Third TimeBy Cynthia L. CooperA judge in Nebraska has joined his counterparts in New York and San Francisco and declared the so-called Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act unconstitutional. The ruling could spell the end of the 2003 ban. Run Date: 09/09/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1982 600 Pro-Choice Republicans Crowd "Big Tent" GalaBy Cynthia L. CooperPro-Choice Republicans made their presence known this week at the Republican National Convention. Speaking out against the anti-choice views of Bush and the party platform, these delegates say they provide the "Big Tent" for their party. Run Date: 09/01/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1973 Women"s Poverty Deepens Amid Slow 2003 Recovery By Marianne Sullivan Even though 2003 was a year of economic recovery, it was not a good year for women. As the gender wage gap widened, the poverty rate for women and girls increased for the third straight year while more single-mother families were pulled into poverty. Run Date: 08/30/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1968 Barbara Bush Tells Women What "W" Stands For By Jodi Enda On the first day of the Republican National Convention, the Bush-Cheney campaign reached out to female votes with the "W Stands for Women" event. Over the weekend, protestors voiced opposition to Bush"s record on women"s issues. Run Date: 8/31/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1970 EMILY"s List Takes Heat in Florida Primary:By Nancy Cook LauerControversy has erupted in a key Senate race in Florida. EMILY"s List, the political action committee that supports pro-choice female Democrats, is being charged with illegally coordinating campaigns with Democratic front-runner Betty Castor. Run Date: 8/26/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1963 Special Women"s Equality Day Essay: By Rita Henley Jensen In a special message on Women"s Equality Day, Women"s eNews editor in chief Rita Henley Jensen outlines the political coverage the news service will provide throughout the election campaign. Run Date: 08/25/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1962 Spending on Pro-Choice Vote Surges: Cynthia L. CooperAs campaign finance reform leaves them more chance to flex their political muscle, pro-choice groups are shaking their money trees. They are expected to spend $50 million to help candidates, get out the vote and run last-minute political ads. Run date: 8/23/04http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1958 Majette to Run for Senate; Olympic Athletes Strip: Denise Majette made history this week, becoming the first woman and first black candidate nominated to the U.S Senate in Georgia. Run Date: 8/14/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1948/ Missouri Women Win; Vatican Denounces Feminism Missouri voters elected five pro-choice women in Democratic state primaries on Tuesday, moving the candidates closer to state and federal office. Run Date: 8/07/04http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1941/ Female Candidates Work the Convention Hall:By Juhie BhatiaFour female candidates--Betty Castor, Nancy Farmer, Allyson Schwartz and Diane Farrell--tirelessly worked women"s events at the Democratic National Convention. Here"s a quick look at each of their races. Run Date: 7/30/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1929 Female Firebrands Heat Up Dem Convention:By Molly M. GintyLeading female Democrats at the party"s national convention are moving from one women"s event to the next and hammering home the party"s need to address work-force and healthcare issues that are of special concern to female voters. Run Date: 7/29/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1928 Women"s Groups Energize Democratic Convention:By Jodi EndaWomen"s rights groups at the Democratic National Convention say they will throw everything they have into the Kerry-Edwards campaign. But they wish that more funds were directed to reaching women, a big segment of undecided voters. Run Date: 07/28/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1927 Poll: Silent Majority in GOP Supports Choice:By Cynthia L. CooperIn preparation for the GOP convention that begins in August, a faction that supports choice for women is battling for more party turf. It was spurred by a recent poll that found most Republicans viewed abortion as a personal decision. Run Date: 06/28/04 http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1888/ Three-Part Series on Women and Health Care:By Molly G. Ginty Women"s eNews asked health specialist Molly M. Ginty to carefully examine the state of health insurance in the U.S. and the plans supported by President George W. Bush and Democratic nominee John Kerry. The result is the following in-depth analysis. Run dates: 03/21/04;05/18/04;05/31/04http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1965/ Ann Telnaes Commentoon: Partial Birth Abortion http://womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1175Pages: 1 [2]