News Round Up: August 26, 2009
What impact will the loss of Senator Edward Kennedy have on the health reform debate in the U.S.? Plus, a guide to women’s health and the debate below:
Health
Politics Daily looks back at Sen. Kennedy’s contributions to women’s health
Reproductive Health Reality Check blog mourns Sen. Kennedy’s passing
Change.org’s blog looks at Sen. Kennedy’s contributions to equality
The New York Times ponders who will succeed Kennedy in the Senate
An opinion in the LaCrosse Tribune demands consideration for women’s health priorities
Read more about women’s health and the health reform debates on HealthReform.gov
Women’s Leadership
NJ.com (New Jersey) reprints Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s Declaration of Sentiments
RH Reality Check says women’s rights in Afghanistan are not yet realized
Economy
A report in The New York Times warns on further economic impact from ARM loans
Council on Foundation’s blog looks at the economy’s impact in rural America
Wall Street Journal says Afghanistan’s economy is ‘blooming’
Philanthropy
The Jewish Week reports on giving circles and their community impact
The Women’s Foundation of Greater Birmingham blogs about women’s giving
Violence
Rolling Stone reports R&B crooner Chris Brown has been involved in other domestic abuse incidents
Sports
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