June 3, 2009
Continued anxiety over swine flu is a poignant reminder that only some New York City residents can afford to stay home if they or their children fall ill. Most lower-income residents do not have the right to get sick; they are not guaranteed paid sick days. . . read more
May 12, 2009
Hi Moms! I hope the flowers were beautiful, the brunch was sumptuous, that your husband pampered you and your oldest remembered to call you from college. Because Mother's Day is over, and the next 364 days will be harder than they ought to be . . . read more
November 3, 2008
Do not think it coincidental that Dell's business is dragging, and it has a dearth of women leaders. Over the last several years, women have struggled to gain equal recognition, whether in the corporate workplace or in the political arena. . . read more
October 22, 2008
"In this period of economic downturn there's one area where we [women] have achieved equality," said U.S. Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-14th Dist.) Oct. 20 at the Cornell Conference Center in New York City. "Job loss." This punch line aroused a round of snickering from the overwhelmingly female crowd at a Cornell Institute for Women and Work event, "Women's Leadership and the Economic Crisis: Does Gender Matter?" read more
September 15, 2008
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) contends that women are still fighting to gain equal ground with men in the workplace and in political and social circles. Rep. Maloney argues that women must guard against initatives that would repeal gains that appeared secure thirty years ago. This event was hosted by the NYCLA Home of Law in New York City.
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August 12, 2008 by Irene Jay Liu
Tracey Brooks, Democratic candidate in New York's 21st Congressional District was endorsed by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York. Brooks is the first candidate in the race to be endorsed by a sitting member of Congress. Maloney and Brooks will appear together on August 19 (see Upcoming Events) for a book signing at the Book House at Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, New York at 7pm. read more
Friday, May 23, 2008 by The Women's Media Center and Media Matters
A new video and online petition campaign illustrating the pervasive nature of sexism in the media's coverage. While Hillary Clinton's campaign has cast a spotlight on the issue of sexism, this isn't a partisan issue: it's about making sure that women's voices are present and powerful in our national dialogue. read more
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 by LifetimePublicAffairs
New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is a champion of women's rights. Among her many achievements, she has helped pass legislation to prevent sex trafficking as well as a bill providing annual mammograms for women on Medicare. She also authored the Debbie Smith bill, often cited as the most important anti-rape legislation ever. read more
