Then, women and hollywood awards. Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, women move to the front lines. The ban on women in combat has been lifted. Defense secretary leon panetta addressed the country this week, explaining his decision. Its clear to all of us that women are contributing in unprecedented ways to the militarys mission of defending the nation. 14 of the militarys active duty personnel are female. Many women have called for ending the ban on combat positions for them for years. But not everyone is happy about women serving on the front lines. A think thank, center for military readiness released a report stating women are not equal on the battlefield and should not be forced into combat roles. Manhattan Institute Scholar Heather Macdonald told me lifting the ban will ultimately hurt women. I dont think that this is a move that is inspired by saying, lets improve our combat readiness. Th
Funding for to the contrary provided by the Cornell Douglas foundation committed to encouraging stewardship of the environment, land conservation, watershed protection and eliminating harmful chemicals. Additional funding provided by the colcom foundation. The wallacgenetic undaon and by the charles a. Frueauff foundation. This week on to the contrary first, a combat win for women. Then, secretary clinton testifies on capitol hill. Then, women and hollywood awards. Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, women move to the front lines. The ban on women in combat has been lifted. Defense secretary leon panetta addressed the country this week, explaining his decision. Its clear to all of us that women are contributingn precented ways to the militarys mission of defending the nation. 14 of the militarys active duty personnel are female. Many women have called for ending the ban on combat positions for th
Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, women move to the front lines. The ban on women in combat has been lifted. Defense secretary leon panetta addressed the country this week, explaining his decision. Its clear to all of us that women are contributing in unprecedented ways to the militarys mission of defending the nation. 14 of the militarys active duty personnel are female. Many women have called for ending the ban on combat positions for them for years. But not everyone is happy about women serving on the front lines. A think thank, center for military readiness released a report stating women are not equal on the battlefield and should not be forced into combat roles. Manhattan Institute Scholar Heather Macdonald told me lifting the ban will ultimately hurt women. I dont think that this is a move that is inspired by saying, lets improve our combat readiness. This is all about women seeking a re
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Behind the headlines getting more black women and girls involved in technology. Hello, im bonnie erbe. Welcome to to the contrary, a discussion of news and social trends from diverse perspectives. Up first, another war over women . House republicans are expected to introduce a bill to reauthorize the violence against women act next week. Its unclear whether the house will address the politically sensitive issues that blocked reauthorization last year. At issue is extending Domestic Violence protections for lgbt victims and undocumented immigrants, and allowing native American Tribal courts to prosecute nontribal offenders. Last week the Senate Overwhelmingly passed its own bill that did extend protections. Dr. Avis jones deweever. Why is the so tough getting the legislation through . There are a lot of crazy people in the how of representatives. Unlet Republican Party wants to be permanent minority they will stop stalling and push can back on common sense legislation. Because this is a