To The Contrary

ontinuing our interview series with women thought leaders, Bonnie Erbé interviewed Jill Filipovic. In her recent book The H-Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness, she discusses happiness and how it shapes the course of life. Filipovic also discusses how the political climate has the potential to negatively effect women's rights if their needs are not considered in policy making.

Millennial Parents: Why one study says the "success sequence" for young people includes marriage. Donald Trump Tweets: The president's attack on a cable news host drew widespread condemnation. ProtectHer: Alexis Jones on how to make young athletes part of the solution when it comes to sexual assault. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Carrie Lukas; Anushay Hossain; Ann Stone

Bonnie Erbé sits down with Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) to chronicle her life and achievements, from the civil rights movement, to the "Good Girls Revolt" Newsweek case, to the EEOC, to Congress.

Women Senators: A record 11 women are up in 2018, with 10 being Democrats. Education Budget: Cuts to after school programs and more money for school choice and religious schools. Forced Marriage: A problem usually thought of only happening in far off lands actually occurs in the US as well. Panel: Ann Stone, Avis Jones De-Weever, Patrice Lee, Debra Carnahan

DeVos Booed at HBCU" The Education Secretary’s speech was met with protest by students. Healthcare Working Group: Senate Republicans defended their all-male panel. Strange Campus Sexual Assault Stats: Skepticism as almost 90% of campuses reported 0 sexual assaults. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Francesca Chambers, Erin Matson, Anneke E. Green

House Passes Trumpcare: The new healthcare law was heavily criticized by Democrats, but Republicans say the final bill will be improved. Comp Time Rules: New rules about comp time vs. overtime pay arouse controversy. Hillary Ivanka: More alike than you may think? Panel: Ann Stone, Latifa Lyles, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Patrice Lee