Articles Index
Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court's First Hispanic and Third Female
The events preceding the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, the controversies surrounding her nomination by President Obama, the bi-partisanship evident in her Senate confirmation process, and her historic appointment as the Court's first Hispanic justice
Sex With the Boss - Why Sex With the Boss is a Bad Idea
Sex with the boss may sound exciting, dangerous, and romantic, but an office affair with the boss can cause resentment from co-workers, impact both your careers, and is a bad idea all around.
Shirley Chisholm: First Black Woman to Run For President
Shirley Chisholm made history in 1972 as the first black woman to run for president, 35 years before Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battled it out for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.
Abortion Clinic - How to Find am Abortion Clinic
How to find an abortion clinic that offer abortion services and avoid those anti-abortion websites that appear to be pro-choice but are designed to scare women away from abortion.
Top 10 Women's Health Issues - Leading Causes of Death Among Females
When it comes to women's health, these top 10 women's health issues are the top killers of women. It's important to know what they are because many are preventable.
Types of Abortion - What are the Different Types of Abortion?
What are the different types of abortion and how far along can you be to have an abortion?
If You Caught Your Husband Cheating, Would You Forgive Your Unfaithful Spouse?
If you caught your husband cheating, would you forgive your unfaithful spouse? A Gallup poll reveals that most Americans would not forgive and forget.
Why Do Men Cheat?
Why do men cheat? According to one marriage counselor, it's not just about sex, and the other woman may not be any better looking.
What is a 'Clean' CEDAW and What are RUDs?
Previous attempts at ratification of CEDAW by the U.S. have led to the attachment of RUDs restricting the impact of this treaty. A 'clean' CEDAW free of RUDs would be in the best interests of women's rights in the U.S. and this international bill of rights for women.
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Stories
A diagnosis of ovarian cancer is frightening, but the disease isn't always fatal, as these ovarian cancer survivor stories reveal.
"I Chose a Prophylactic Double Mastectomy...and I Didn't Have Breast Cancer"
Choosing a prophylactic double mastectomy made perfect sense to a woman whose mother died of breast cancer and whose sister is a BC survivor.
Why Won't the U.S. Ratify CEDAW?
If CEDAW - the Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women - is an international bill of rights for women, why won't the U.S. ratify CEDAW? A look at the reasons why, the presidents who supported it, and the groups that oppose it.
Effect of Viagra on Women and Female Sexuality
Although men take Viagra, women experience its effects since it takes two to tango. A drug intended for men, the impact of Viagra on women and female sexuality has been enormous. Viagra, women, and the drug's effect on women's sex lives is the focus of an interview with Meika Loe, author of "The Rise of Viagra."
Time to Fly - Surviving an Empty Nest
When a child leaves for college, it's particularly hard for women who see themselves as friends first, mothers second, to let go.
History of Women on the Supreme Court
A look at the history of women on the Supreme Court, including the first female justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the second female justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The ERA - Equal Rights Amendment vs. the WEA - Women's Equality Amendment
Although the ERA Equal Rights Amendment and WEA Women's Equality Amendment work toward the same goal, the difference between the ERA and WEA could mean the difference between ratification and defeat.
Zoe Nicholson Biography
Biography of Zoe Nicholson, author, speaker, and Equal Rights Amendment activist.
Women's Issues in 2008 - Top Women's Issues Stories of 2008
A look at the top women's issues stories of 2008.
FlyLady Helps Million Organize and Declutter Their Homes and Lives
Known to her fans as Flylady, this internet phenomenon helps women organize and declutter. Meet Flylady Marla Cilley, the woman behind the buzz.
Eating Healthy and Overcoming Food Addiction
Eating healthy often involves overcoming food addiction. In an interview, author and nutritionist Leanne Ely explains how eating healthy foods and making the right choices is easier than you think.
Moms With Sons - Teens and Responsible Driving
For moms with sons, it's especially important that teens learn responsible driving habits from you. The statistics about teen driving, why gender matters with teen drivers, and how passengers can affect a teen driver's risk-taking.
Moms With Sons - Stereotyping Boys - How to Overcome Boy Stereotypes
Moms with sons have to work especially hard at avoiding stereotyping boys. Here are ways in which you can overcome boy stereotypes and counter the pressure of societal stereotypes.
For Lesbian Families, Marriage Equality Issues Impact Family Vacations
Gay and lesbian families worry that without marriage equality, family vacations in states that do not recognize gay and lesbian rights may not acknowledge the parental rights of same-sex couples.
Maria and Jennifer Cadenas Biography
Biography of Maria and Jennifer Cadenas, LGBT advocates and activists.
Renee Martinez Biography
Biography of Renee Martinez, a writer specializing in issues faced by moms with sons and the creator of the blog "Mothers Raising Boys"