
Gender
A new report from the National Women’s Law Center, written with Latina middle and high school students in Philadelphia, found that over ...
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Listen 35:30Playwright and activist Eve Ensler discusses her new book "The Apology," written as a letter from her father apologizing for years of sexual abuse.
Air Date: May 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Why so many Latina teens in Philly have attempted suicide
A new report reveals that Latina girls in Philadelphia are more likely to attempt suicide than white or African-American girls.
Air Date: May 23, 2019
Listen 13:36Pa., N.J. and Del. join suit over rule allowing clinicians to refuse abortions
Nearly two dozen states and municipalities sued the federal government Tuesday to stop a new rule that lets health care clinicians decline to provide abortions.
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As states pass restrictive abortion laws, questions surface
As multiple states pass laws banning many abortions, questions have surfaced about what exactly that means for women who might seek an abortion. The short answer: nothing yet.
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After 36 years, a girl is the middle school math champ
In March, Vivian Loh became the first girl ever to win the Pennsylvania MATHCOUNTS competition.
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Chess tournament just for Philly girls offers opening into male-dominated game
The 11th annual Philly Girls Play Chess tournament brings young women together to compete in a game usually dominated by boys. They also gain confidence — and friends.
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Listen 2:03Eastern Lancaster County school board delays ‘biological sex’ policy
The Eastern Lancaster County school board voted 6-3 to put off the policy until the fall.
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West Point graduates largest class of black women
Thirty-two black women will graduate from the U.S. Academy at West Point later this month — the largest class of Black women in the school’s history.
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N.J. takes steps to reduce its high rates of maternal, infant mortality
New Jersey will make it easier for women to access doulas, who offer can offer guidance and support during deliveries.
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Meet Sadaf Jaffer, New Jersey’s first female Muslim mayor
"I want to be that person I needed to see when I was younger," Jaffer said.
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Navigating personal space and touching
We discuss whether or not the rules around personal space and touching have changed and discuss the social and emotional benefits of human touch,
Air Date: May 8, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Pro-lifers to descend on Philly Planned Parenthood after Sims’ viral rant
The pro-choice association “does not condone” the state rep’s scolding, but still considers him a “champion.”
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Young and fit: Creating safe spaces for girls to move, exercise
There’s still a gender gap when it comes to kids and sports. Here’s what one group is doing to change that.
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Listen 3:12Harvey Weinstein fictionalized in new play by author who witnessed downfall
Emily Acker watched the Weinstein Company collapse, from the inside. She wrote a play based on that dissolution.
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