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This week, panelists discuss whether single parent families are leading to the decline of men. Then, we turn to a New York Magazine article about feminist women who choose to stay home. And, behind the headlines, a history of women in defense.
This week, panelists discuss the effect sequestration cuts will have on women and their children. Then, we turn to Marissa Mayer's surprising announcement about employees at Yahoo!. And, Behind the Headlines: Rep. Jan Schakowsky explains why cosmetics and personal care products may be more dangerous than you think.
This week, panelists discuss the future of the Violence Against Women Act; the impact of the Feminine Mystique 50 years after its original publishing and getting more black women and girls into technology.
This week on To the Contrary, we introduce you to 6 more Congresswoman: Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN), Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA).
This week, To the Contrary sits down with 5 of the newest women in Congress to discuss their goals for the first term. Guests include Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN), Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL), and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM).
Interview with Hillary Clinton during her last days as Secretary of State
Are children being used as props in the gun control debate? Then, is the U.S. falling behind on participation of women in the workplace? Behind the Headlines: Arizona's new Congresswoman , Democrat Kyrsten Sinema. Panel:Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC),The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood,Women's National Democratic Club President Nuchhi Currier, Fox News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan
As the 113th Congress gets sworn in, new Illinois Democrat and Iraq war veteran Rep. Tammy Duckworth shares her story of service. Then, international rights community calls for change after the brutal gang-rape of a woman in India, and declining birth rates in the United States.
Panelists discuss the future of gun laws in the United States following the tragic shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. Then, we turn to a look at the stories that had everyone talking all year, with a glance ahead at what's next for women in 2013.
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To The Contrary Host: Bonnie Erbé
Bonnie Erbé is a nonpartisan, award-winning American journalist and television host based in the Washington, D.C. area who has ...More »
Kuala Lumpur was the site of an incredibly important global conference last month on maternal and child health care. The confab drew the participation of more than 4,500 attendees including high-level United Nations officials, government leaders, renowned philanthropists and NGO chiefs. There was even a sprinkling of celebrities such as actress Mandy Moore, Chelsea Clinton and Barbara Bush (daughter, not mother of George W. Bush.)Read More »
Executive Producer Cari Stein met with Melinda Gates, of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at the 2013 Women Deliver Global Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Please watch for Cari's half hour documentary which includes an interview with Ms. Gates later this summer.