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Carrie Baker was denied access to Plan B at her pharmacy.
Missouri bill would target Plan B 2:28 p.m. | 07/07/06
JEFFERSON CITY -- After years of imposing restrictions on abortion, Missouri lawmakers are now taking aim at emergency contraception, commonly known as the morning-after pill. Legislation presented to a House panel last week would classify emergency contraception as an abortion-inducing medication, contrary to the definition used by the Food and Drug Administration.
Double standard in media 4:15 p.m. | 07/09/06
“Without a doubt, women get rougher treatment, less sensitive treatment, more outrageous treatment,” said Ken Sunshine, a publicist whose clients include Ben Affleck and Barbra Streisand.
- New York Times
All-woman team tackling Everest 3:18 p.m. | 07/09/06
A team of ten Nepali women from diverse backgrounds is preparing to climb Mt. Everest in the spring with support from the United Nation World Food Program.
- nepalnews.com
Hypertension a concern for women 1:18 p.m. | 07/07/06
Women face unique challenges in keeping their blood pressure under control, and this may help explain why more women than men struggle with uncontrolled blood pressure.
- Washington Post
No candidate for young women 4:20 p.m. | 07/06/06
Elizabeth Cline suggests that college women aren't voting for Hillary Clinton because sexism has become a moot point on campuses.
- The New Republic
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