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Shows tagged as: women

Thu, Mar 28 2013

Does The Oregon Constitution Need An Equal Rights Amendment?

Lawmakers are divided about whether or not to add a ban on gender discrimination to the state's constitution.

Thu, Feb 28 2013

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Tue, Dec 4 2012

Should The Ban On Women In Combat Be Overturned?

Four women who have served in the military are suing the Department of Defense over the ban on women in combat.

Mon, Nov 5 2012

Women and Political Power

On the eve of the November election and on the 100th anniversary of Oregon women winning the right to vote, we'll talk about the past, present, and future of women's political power. 

Thu, Sep 27 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Thu, Jul 5 2012

Fire Chief Erin Janssens

We'll talk with Portland's first female Fire Chief as she wraps up her first month on the job.

Thu, Jun 21 2012

Title IX at 40

What difference has federally mandated education gender equity made over the last 40 years?

Fri, May 25 2012

Women in Tech

The tech industry is big in Portland, but according to a Willamette Week story, women are missing out on tech sector jobs. How come?

Fri, May 18 2012

Reforming Catholicism

The Northwest chapter of a national organization to reform the Catholic church is meeting in Portland — we'll dig into the issue of women in the priesthood.

Tue, May 1 2012

Abuse at Coffee Creek Prison

Oregonian investigative reporter Les Zaitz looked into widespread sexual abuse at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.

Mon, Apr 23 2012

Closing the Young Women's Academy?

A group of passionate parents says closing the state's only all-girls public school would be a big mistake.

Thu, Apr 12 2012

Idaho Woman Charged in Abortion Case

An Idaho woman arrested for inducing her own abortion is taking her case to federal court. 

Mon, Jun 27 2011

Remembering Betty Roberts

Betty Roberts died this weekend at age 88. We'll reflect on her life in law and politics.

Mon, Jun 13 2011

Nicholas Kristof

The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Nicholas Kristof is best known for his columns in the New York Times. He grew up in Yamhill County and joins us from there to answer your questions.

Wed, Jun 1 2011

Women, War and PTSD

A new study finds women returning from war are more likely than their male counterparts to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Thu, Aug 26 2010

The Political Power of Women

Ninety years after women won the right to vote, what issues are they still fighting for?

Mon, Aug 9 2010

Family Bonds Behind Bars

Should mothers of babies and toddlers be allowed to raise their young children in prison?

Fri, Jan 8 2010

Helping Minority and Women - Owned Businesses

How can cities help women and minority-owned businesses thrive?

Wed, Nov 18 2009

Breast Cancer Screening

What are the risks and benefits of screening women for breast cancer?  

Tue, Sep 22 2009

The Curse of the Good Girl

How do you raise a confident and courageous girl in 2009?

Wed, Jun 11 2008

Nine Iraqi Women

How do bring Iraqi lives live onstage?

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