Birth Control, Abortion Crucial to Reducing Deaths
Contraception and abortion need to be understood in a public health context. As access comes under heavier attack in this country we can expect higher maternal and infant mortality, more teen anemia and higher risks of child abuse and neglect.
Ukrainian activist Inna Shevchenko of Femen shouts slogans in Madrid
Ukrainian activist Inna Shevchenko, member of the women's rights group Femen, shouts slogans through a megaphone during a performance in Madrid October 12, 2013. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST) TEMPLATE OUT
Femen members perform in Madrid
Ukrainian activist Inna Shevchenko (C) of the women's rights group Femen, takes part in a performance with other members during a performance in Madrid October 12, 2013. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST) TEMPLATE OUT
As Virginia governor's race turns ugly, outside funds flow in
USA-POLITICS/VIRGINIA (PIX):As Virginia governor's race turns ugly, outside funds flow in
INTERVIEW-Tunisia Islamists ready to hand over power, see spring election
TUNISIA-CRISIS/ (INTERVIEW, TV):INTERVIEW-Tunisia Islamists ready to hand over power, see spring election
Yellen to Lead Fed; Undue Strip Searches in Chicago
President Obama has nominated Janet L. Yellen to lead the Federal Reserve. She would be the first woman in charge of the nation's money supply. In Chicago a sheriff's office has been accused of conducting videotaped strip searches without due cause.
Malala, survivor of Taliban, resented in Pakistan hometown
"We’ve seen the hell that is Taliban rule. And yet, some people still say they’d much rather side with the Taliban than Malala. Sometimes people never learn" – family friend