News & Views What I learned from editing a book about abortion Louise Swinn reflects on what she learned about abortion from editing Choice Words a collection of writing about abortion by Australians.
Ed's Blog The Minister for Women crossed the floor to support Cory Bernardi’s anti-abortion bill Minister for Women Michaelia Cash voted for a motion by the Australian Conservatives Cory Bernardi to criticise White Ribbon for its pro-choice stance.
News & Views How Kevin Rudd will continue campaign for the female vote Labor women’s group EMILY’s List will double down in its bid to hold on to the female vote after the dumping of Julia Gillard, as Labor strategists look to cover all bases to steal victory from under Tony Abbott’s nose on election day.
News & Views Irish politician pulls female colleague onto his lap, during parliament An Irish MP caught on camera allegedly sexually harassing a female coworker on the parliament floor has sparked declarations that Ireland’s Parliament is an ‘unfriendly’ place for women.
News & Views Wendy Davis: Politicians are ‘bullying’ women to further their own agenda Senator Wendy Davis has hit back at Texas governor Rick Perry for “bullying women” to further his own agenda, as Texas lawmakers return for a second special session to debate anti-abortion legislation this week.
News & Views Wendy Davis a new global icon following marathon senate session to defeat abortion ban Democratic Senator Wendy Davis showed the true meaning of endurance on the Texan senate floor when she launched a 13 hour filibuster against a proposed anti-abortion bill (SB5) to stop it from landing on Texas Governor Rick Perry’s desk.
News & Views Donald Trump signs anti-abortion executive order In one of his first acts as President, Donald Trump has signed an executive order to cut funding to organisations that provide women with advice on abortions.
