The Newspaper Bubble, Too, Has Burst
12/10/08
NY Times: The bankruptcy filing of the Tribune Company on Monday is just the latest, largest evidence that the American newspaper industry is suffering the hangover from an immense buying spree in 2006 and 2007 at what turned out to be the worst possible time for the buyers, just as the business was about to enter a drastic decline.
Caroline Kennedy's New Political Turn
12/10/08
Boston Globe: For much of her adult life, Caroline Kennedy fulfilled only the most modest obligation of her political birthright. Now, after years of stepping aside as a fleet of mostly male relatives rushed past in search of influence and glory, Caroline is beginning to exhibit her own Kennedyesque sense of ambition.
Australia Lifting Gag Rule On Foreign Aid For Abortion?
12/10/08
RH Reality Check: The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is considering lifting a 12-year-old ban on foreign aid funding for abortion services, a proposal which has sparked significant divisive debate across the entire Australian political spectrum.
Zell's Tribune: The Canary In A Scary Mine
12/9/08
Business Week: Sam Zell's folly will be the first in a wave of newspaper restructuring and consolidation.
Feds: Governor Tried To Get Tribune Writers Fired
12/9/08
Washington Post: Hoping to squelch criticism from the state's largest newspaper, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich allegedly tried to strong-arm the Chicago Tribune into firing editorial writers who were discussing his possible impeachment.
Media Taboos Linger In China, But Journalists Push Envelope
12/10/08
Mail and Guardian: On the eve of reform, China's regimented media relied on daily slogans, but 30 years on journalists are pushing the envelope, helped by the internet and other new technologies, even if taboos remain.
Journalist An Effective Voice For Women
12/7/08
Washington Post: Reporter Vera Glaser contributed to the movement for equality with tough questions, coverage.
Just Keeping The Sofa Warm For Natasha...
12/10/08
The Independent: When Natasha Kaplinsky, the star of 'Five News' took maternity leave, Matt Barbet got the job Selina Scott had hoped for. Can he step into Kaplinsky's shoes?
Women's Human Rights And The Hope Of Hillary Clinton
12/10/08
Huffington Post: Millions of women heaved a collective sigh of relief with the election of Barack Obama, looking forward to an end to the Bush administration's relentless assault on women's reproductive health and rights. Now, we've been given more reason to rejoice.
Abortion Foes Open A New Front
12/10/08
Wall Street Journal: Abortion opponents are pressing state and local governments to stop sending taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood, arguing that the nonprofit group has plenty of cash and shouldn't be granted scarce public funds at a time of economic crisis.
No Advance For Women In Top U.S. Jobs
12/10/08
Reuters: Women in 2008 made no significant gains in winning more top U.S. business jobs, according to a study released on Wednesday, but the head of the study said women are poised to make strides in the year ahead.
NJ Commission Says State Should Allow Gay Marriage
12/9/08
AP via Yahoo: A commission has concluded that New Jersey legislators should allow gay couples to marry, setting up what could be a spirited debate over whether the state should be the first to allow gay marriage by passing a law, rather than by court mandate.
Iowa Justices Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case
12/10/08
NY Times: In a case that could make Iowa the first Midwestern state to legalize same-sex marriage, the Iowa Supreme Court on Tuesday pressed lawyers for both sides with sharp questions on topics like the 4,000-year-old history of marriage and whether a ruling favoring gay couples would open the door to polygamy.
Hillary's New Role Puts Iranian Moderates On Edge
12/10/08
Women's eNews: Iran's women's rights activists feared a hawkish Hillary Clinton as president and now wonder what she'll be like as secretary of state. Vahdati says moderate factions in Iran, including women's rights activists, have the most to lose from militarism.
Sierra Leone: First Lady Assures Sustainable Maternal Healthcare
12/10/08
Concord Times via AllAfrica.com: The First Lady, Sia Nyama Koroma, has said that she would use her office to ensure maternal and newborn health is sustainable in Sierra Leone.
Past Time For Change: Securing Women's Health And Rights
12/9/08
Huffington Post: On its sixtieth anniversary, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights is still a distant dream for most of the world's girls and women. Based on decades of international work, we know that there will be no global peace or security until we secure every woman's right to a just and healthy life.
Women Enter Egyptian Politics With Help From Church-Sponsored Program
12/9/08
Catholic News Service: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., claimed she put 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling to women's electoral participation during the U.S. presidential primaries. In Egypt, the glass ceiling is much lower, yet a church-sponsored program is helping a handful of courageous women chip away at the restrictions of a political culture that would otherwise exclude them.
India: Mother Claims To Be Oldest
12/9/08
AP via NY Times: An Indian woman who says she is about 70 years old has given birth to her first child, her doctor said Tuesday.
2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk In Women
12/10/08
HealthDay News via Washington Post: Two widely prescribed diabetes drugs, Avandia and Actos, double the risk of fractures in women but not in men, a new British analysis finds.
Sorenstam Plans To Sign Off In Style On Return From India
12/9/08
Reuters via Wasington Post: Former world number one Annika Sorenstam plans to sign off from the women's tour in style at the Dubai Ladies Masters starting on Thursday after spending time at a yoga retreat on her first visit to India.
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