Gender
‘Better governance for everyone’: More women than ever in Delaware’s General Assembly
In 2000, 15 of the 62 state legislators were women. The number has grown steadily and is now 24 — 39% of the members.
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Inquiry finds widespread misconduct in women’s pro soccer
Investigations by the National Women’s Soccer League and U.S. Soccer both found instances of sexual abuse and manipulation within the league.
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Pioneering Black feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes dies at 84
Hughes died Dec. 1 in Tampa, Florida.
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U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup
The federation described the move as a show of support for protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday.
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New Jersey maternal mortality report: Majority of deaths were preventable
The New Jersey Maternal Mortality Review Committee found that a majority of pregnancy-related deaths from 2016-2018 were preventable.
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USA Curling is in open revolt over its CEO
Members of a diversity, equity and inclusion panel are calling for the firing of CEO Jeff Plush over his handling of sexual abuse allegations when he was head of the NSWL.
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Bonus Interview: Gloria Steinem on feminism, abortion and her memoir
In this week's bonus hour of Radio Times, Marty speaks feminist activist, speaker and writer Gloria Steinem about her life, history, feminism and abortion access in the U.S.
Air Date: October 8, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 48:57‘The Wolves’ highlights ‘life, love and loss, on and off the astroturf’
"The Wolves" director, Sarah Rasmussen, says the coming of age story, in an intense 90 minutes, highlights the socially relevant issues affecting young, female athletes today.
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Listen 6:00‘2 Clocks’ disassembles toxic masculinity with humor
The new play at the Wilma Theater is enlightening, enraging, and uncomfortable. That’s the point.
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5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women’s Soccer League
A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems.
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Around the world, protesters take to the streets in solidarity with Iranian women
Protesters have gathered in cities around the world in recent days in a show of solidarity with women in Iran.
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From the archive, Marty’s conversation with Sally Field where she discussed her life, career, memoirs and why acting was such a successful tool for overcoming trauma.
Air Date: October 1, 2022 8:00 am
Listen 35:43Bonus Interview: Laurie Halse Anderson on #MeToo and ‘Shout’
Laurie Halse Anderson's memoir, Shout, is a vulnerable and powerful reflection on our society failing victims, and a love letter to survivors of sexual assault.
Air Date: September 17, 2022 7:00 am
Listen 49:00In new gun law, a quiet breakthrough for victims of abuse
A new bipartisan gun safety law makes it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.
2 years ago
Gender roles, primates and Frans de Waal
In his latest book, primatologist Frans de Waal asks the question, "What can the world of apes and monkeys teach us about gender, sex and biology?
Air Date: September 6, 2022 10:00 am
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