The Texas Conference for Women Turns 20 With Expanded Programming

Megan Rapinoe, Tracee Ellis Ross to keynote nonprofit, nonpartisan networking event

"...Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Texas Conference for Women returns to the Austin Convention Center..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...national Christian-based network Care Net, claiming to help pregnant women make the "best choice," and doing so by interspersing..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Built by Women, for Women

Women's community center provides resources, meeting space

"...gathering space is essential to all communities, but particularly for those historically marginalized. Surprisingly, Austin was missing a one-stop-shop..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Jessi Cape

theSkimm Founders Explain Why They're Betting on Millennial Women

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg want you to "live smarter"

"...How many people would sign up for a “membership to live smarter”? More than seven million,..."

Oct. 28, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Farrar: Repeal 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion

Ultrasound law has not stopped women from seeking procedure

"...file legislation to remove the 24 hour waiting period for women seeking abortion. According to research released this week..."

March 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Women Are Changing the World of Wine by Reclaiming the Vine

Wonder Women of Wine advocates for gender equality and diversity in the wine industry

"...had no idea the experience would become the catalyst for her illustrious wine career...."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Health Advocates Deliver Thousands of Comments to Oppose Texas' Pre-Abortion Booklet Revisions

Austin Rep. Donna Howard calls state-sponsored booklet "propaganda"

"...day, she knew it was not the right time for an early and unexpected pregnancy...."

July 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Amplify Austin 2015: Centered Women

How the Women's Community Center keeps it all together

"...Texas women and girls are strong, but we sure have..."

March 4, 2015 Chronolog Post by Julie Gillis

New HB 2 Suit Challenges Regulations That Could Shutter All But Six Texas Clinics

Suit seeks to block enforcement of two provisions

"...a requirement that all clinics comply with standards devised for surgical centers...."

April 3, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Women's Jail Vote Postponed Amid Community Pushback

Justice advocates, formerly incarcerated women outraged by proposed expansion

"...the $79 million estimated cost of a controversial new women's jail, a component of the county's $616 million long-range..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Will Women Have a Voice at the New Women's Hospital?

Issues of choice and midwifery still perplex women using Brack's hospital-within-a-hospital.

"...livelihoods are threatened by the loss of hospital privileges. Fortunately, theirs is a profession -- one of a few..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...theatregoers witnessed Yamel’s story, full of theatrical puppetry and performances that rocked the B. Iden Payne awards. Now it’s..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...and not just according to the calendar. The programming for the annual March gathering is a reliable indicator of..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

Women's Legislative Days

"Where are all the young people?"

"...At last week's Women's Legislative Days conference, about 300 women – many older,..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

UT to Host Black Matters Conference

Social justice activist Angela Davis will deliver closing keynote

"...The University of Texas at Austin has announced its first-ever international Black Studies..."

Sept. 27, 2016 News Post by Spencer Beghtol

Then There's This: The Awesome Power of Women

Political group aims to increase voter turnout and so much more

"...– positing their views on the gubernatorial race. Take for example a June 28 New York Times piece that,..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Advocates, Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into $1.6 Million Health Contract With Anti-Choice Group

"...At a Monday press conference at the Capitol, state Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston –..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Awaits Supreme Court HB 2 Ruling

Attorneys voice confidence in SCOTUS striking abortion law

"...expected to determine the future of abortion access in Texas and possibly for other states across the country. SCOTUS..."

June 7, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

COP25: Women as Agents of Change in the Climate Crisis

VIDEO: Increasing the role of women in climate change mitigation

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Madrid for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Austin-based Texas Interfaith..."

Dec. 9, 2019 News Post

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...Wasting no time, Texas legislators filed three abortion-restrictive bills and the first anti-LGBTQ..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

What Now for Central Health?

Medical school planning begins, and associated care programs move to implementation

"...Unless you've managed to avoid any local news source for the better part of this fall, you can understand..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

COP28: Climate Migration Is Coming. Is Texas Prepared?

Extreme heat, weather, drought will cause displacement

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Dubai for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Austin-based Texas..."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post

Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Money for Nothing

Despite unprecedented taxpayer investment, state-funded CPCs deliver few services

"...were also sold a slew of other medically unproven information about abortion, including negative mental side effects and emotional..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Files New Suit Against Texas

PP says shouldn't be banned from state-run program

"...As a tumultuous year in women's health draws to a close, Planned Parenthood is turning..."

Dec. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Not Everyone Hates Women's Health Care

Voters support funding Planned Parenthood

"...Planned Parenthood or funding family-planning health services – but Texas voters do. According to a recent poll commissioned by..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...following several hours of intense floor debate in the Texas House on a string of budget amendments seeking to..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Women Fight for Abortion Access at Texas Supreme Court

What exactly does “life-threatening” mean?

"...A group of women whose lives were endangered by Texas’ ban on abortion..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Lawmakers Do Little to Support Women's Health

When it comes to controlling women's autonomy, facts never matter at the Capitol

"...When it was reported in 2016 that Texas suffers from the highest rate of maternal deaths in..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Group Calls for Legislative Action to Address Texas’ High Maternal Mortality Rate for Black Women

Black Mamas Community Collective says, “We must do better.”

"...Roughly 700 women in the United States die each year from pregnancy-related..."

Feb. 26, 2019 News Post by Alex Puente

Point Austin: Making Women Suffer

The self-appointed defenders of life and family values are neither

"...page – but I'm making an exception this week for "The War on Women's Health," Jordan Smith's excoriating report..."

April 22, 2011 News Column by Michael King

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