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The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Medical symbol [credit cogdogblog]In today’s rundown: A one-day, no-cost medical clinic for D.C. residents.  |  A breakthrough vaginal gel could help decrease a woman’s risk of becoming infected with HIV.  |  The Senate will take another go at extended unemployment benefits.  |  A look at the rising number of girls in the juvenile justice system.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Friday, July 16th, 2010

pink-hard-hat2In today’s rundown: We revisit men and their tenuous hold on American domination. We wonder what will happen to women who are being affected by the “mancession.” And another multi-billion dollar commitment to philanthropy.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

In today’s rundown: Thousands of local residents will lose their jobless benefits by Friday.  |  Before the recession there was a skyrocketing number of women and minority-owned small businesses.  |  The government unveils a plan to combat HIV/AIDS.  |  A mother speaks to her son about domestic violence and the death of Yeardley Love.

Gender Fatigue — Is Our Work Done?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Barack_Obama_signs_Lilly_Ledbetter_Fair_Pay_Act_of_2009_1-29-09Do you care about the role of women in our workforce?  If so, you may be suffering from gender fatigue.

According to an article in Newsweek (“Women Will Rule the World”), the debate over women in the workforce in the United States is an old issue.  “We’re done,” the magazine quotes Rosalind Hudnell, the head of diversity and inclusion at the Intel Corporation, as saying.  I am not making any of that up.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Community Foundation LogoIn today’s rundown: Several Women’s Foundation Grantee Partners receive new grants for the mental health services they provide.  |  HUD grants $190 million for homeless assistance around the country.  |  Why marriage may not be the panacea to poverty.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

In today’s rundown: A Grantee Partner discusses immigration reform with the president.  |  The Senate rejects extended benefits for the long-term unemployed for the fourth time, leaving more than two million people without unemployment checks.  |  The economy and unemployment have caused an explosion in the number of people with HIV or AIDS who need antiretrovirals but cannot afford them.  |  Local girls get hands-on experience in science labs.

Defeat Poverty DC: If Not Now, When?

Friday, June 25th, 2010

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With poverty more of a problem than it has been in decades, The Women’s Foundation’s Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat says now is the time to step up and take action.  She calls on individuals, politicians and organizations to come together to defeat poverty.  Read on to find out what you can do.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

In today’s rundown: As the economy continues to struggle, community college enrollment is on the rise.  But rising enrollment and tight budgets could be bad news for some students.  |  IT remains a growing profession, yet women are leaving the field in droves.  |  The only woman to pitch in the Negro American League could be honored in D.C.

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

heatIn today’s rundown: Ways for seniors and the homeless to stay safe as the temperatures stay high.  | The Obama administration’s plan to end homelessness.  | Gloria Steinem discusses women, men and equality with Stephen Colbert.

Not Time to Celebrate: Women Catch Up With Men in Achievements, Not Earnings

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

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An article in the most recent issue of The Atlantic (“The End of Men” by Hanna Rosin) asks a lot of questions about women’s progress in the economy.  Reactions are flying around Twitter and other cultural touchstones, like The Colbert Report.