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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
CFAW rings NASDAQ closing bell
President Faye Wattleton and CFAW representatives participated in closing bell ceremonies to bring attention to women’s advancement in the marketplace and beyond. The occasion also provided a grand opportunity to announce our Changing the Landscape for Women benefit event, which was held on Thursday, Oct. 18th.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
New Focus on Breast-feeding (NPR)
NYC’s hospitals recently banned infant formula from their gift bags for new mothers. CFAW President Faye Wattleton participated in a radio interview on breast-feeding policies and attitudes toward women who breastfeed. The interview is part of the Tell Me More Show, and airs, nationwide, on NPR radio.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Head to Head: Abortion Counseling (PBS Now)
CFAW President Faye Wattleton and post-abortion recovery consultant, Linda Cochrane went head to head on the same nine questions to bring greater insight into both sides of the post-abortion counseling debate.
Friday, June 15, 2007
What Women See When They See Hillary (The Nation)
CFAW President Faye Wattleton lends her non-partisan views for The Nation’s article on Hillary Clinton’s presidential candidacy and being a symbol in the feminist community.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Court’s Abortion Ruling Undercuts Roe (Women’s eNews)
CFAW President Faye Wattleton speaks with Women’s eNews regarding the recent Supreme Court decision upholding a law banning some abortions after 12 weeks, in spite of the health and safety of a woman.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Rutgers rallying cry: Fire Imus (The Philadephia Inquirer)
CFAW President Faye Wattleton speaks out at Rutgers rally with other supporters, including Eleanor Smeal. The rally was an outcry towards Don Imus’ comments, that started a national firestorm by calling the Rutgers women’s basketball team “nappy-headed ho’s.”
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Feel the Power - Again (Black Enterprise Magazine)
Black Enterprise honors notable women at its Legacy Awards Dinner, hosted by Pepsi. Among the honorees, is CFAW President Faye Wattleton.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Violence still suppresses women (Green Bay Press-Gazette, Essay by Faye Wattleton)
Over the last half century we have witnessed revolutionary changes in women’s lives...Nevertheless, issues like domestic violence linger.
Faye Wattleton serves as guest commentator for the Grenn Bay Press-Gazette, which was part of a month long focus on women’s issues.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Our families, our futures (Ohio State Alumni Magazine, Essay by Faye Wattleton)
Rather than regulating human relationships, Faye Wattleton asks, why not support efforts to build healthy, happy families?
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Ann Coulter: The board game (Salon.com, Lynn Harris)
The Center for the Advancement of Women counters Coulter with a new interactive campaign.
Broadsheet Blog written by Lynn Harris
Monday, October 16, 2006
Will Plan B become Plan A for Sexually Active Females? (JET Magazine)
In the Lifestyles section of JET Magazine, CFAW President Faye Wattleton weighs in on the two-pill emergency contraceptive, Plan B.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Faye Wattleton is still here (The Village Voice)
Reporter Aina Hunter highlights Faye Wattleton’s undying commitment to ensure all women have reproductive choice and control.