To The Contrary

Suburban women were pivotal in Joe Biden’s Presidential victory in 2020. But 2024 could be different. While Biden maintains a lead among women nationally, his advantage diminishes among suburban women, particularly in key swing states like Michigan. He needs this critical voting bloc to come back to him as

Barbie was nominated for Best Picture, but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were snubbed from the nominations for Best Director and Best Actress, respectively. Ryan Gosling's performance as Ken garnered a nomination, while America Ferrera was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Gosling and Ferrera both expressed disappointment with

Mexico is on the brink of electing its first female president, as both major political groups have nominated women candidates. Xóchitl Gálvez, an outspoken senator, represents the Broad Front for Mexico, and Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, is the nominee for the governing Morena party.

In 2022, U.S. infant mortality rose by 3%, the first in two decades. Neonatal and postneonatal rates increased by 3-4%, particularly in states with near-total abortion bans. Experts attribute this to challenges in maternity care, abortion access, hospital closures, racial disparities, and legal decisions, including the Supreme Court overturning

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has been cleared of an accusation of domestic violence put forth by her ex husband. The former spouse, Jayson Boebert, was arrested on suspicion of abusing their adult child. PANEL:

A new report shows that women are more likely to be in unscripted shows such as reality or game shows, compared to scripted TV. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Kira Davis

How anger is perceived differs depending on whether it comes from a man or a woman. PANEL: Ann Stone, Keli Goff, Carrie Scheffield, Debra Carnahan

A new study finds young people are affected by anxiety over climate change. So much so, that they are choosing not to have children. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Kira Davis, Jessica Washington, Siobhan “Sam” Bennett

According to a new survey, women were less likely to have kids during and after the coronavirus pandemic. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson

According to a recent survey conducted by lending firm Clarify Capital, women are increasingly drawn to entrepreneurial pursuits. And among them, black women are leading the charge as the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. This data shows that women are breaking barriers and taking control of their lives by creating

Homeland Security agents raided homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs as part of a sex trafficking probe. The investigation follows a lawsuit by a former producer accusing Diddy of sexual assault and various crimes. Additionally, Diddy's ex-partner Cassie filed a lawsuit alleging rape and abuse, settled swiftly. Diddy

Due to issues such as inflation and discrimination, many women resort to working multiple jobs. PANEL: Rina Shah, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Sam Bennett, Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY)

To celebrate Equal Pay Day 2014, The American Association of University Women hosts an (un)happy hour. The day marks how far into the new year a woman must work to earn the equivalent a man makes in 2013 alone. Lilly Ledbetter was present after visiting the White House for

A look at the changing workforce and how it impacts women, families and communities of color.

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann talks about health care reforms.

Panelists discuss whether children are being used as props in the gun control debate. Then, is the U.S. falling behind on participation of women in the workplace? Behind the Headlines: Arizona's new Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema on her hopes and plans for her state.

A look at how massive cuts across the federal government will impact women, children and families; Marissa Mayer's recent stance on telecommuting for Yahoo employees; There may be some dangerous chemicals lurking in your personal care products and Rep. Jan Schakowsky wants to change that.

We ask which candidate is better for women from two of the women who know the candidates best, Former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan and Obama campaign insider Karine Jean-Pierre.

As the 113th Congress gets sworn in, Illinois Democrat and Iraq war veteran Rep. Tammy Duckworth shares her story of service. Then, international rights community calls for change after the brutal gang-rape of a woman in India, and declining birth rates in the United States.

President Obama is under fire for his recent high-ranking appointments of men for positions in the Departments of State, Defense and Treasury, as Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis surprisingly steps down.; New data shows women are binge drinking at startling rates.; The newest female governor in the United States, New

To the Contrary was able to conduct a Skype interview with activist and Executive Director of the Cairo-based Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies, Dalia Ziada throughout the Egyptian Uprisings. Ziada spoke on the situation in Egypt as of July 2nd, the role women play in protests and the sexual

A special documentary episode of To the Contrary explores the trend away from orphanages and towards family reunification. Host Bonnie Erbé travels to Ethiopia to explore why parents give up their children. She reports on the research showing how orphanages jeopardize children's psychological and mental well-being.

Despite the FBI recommending no indictment against Hillary Clinton for her private e-mail server, the issue continues to dog the Democratic presidential candidate. And, House Speaker Paul Ryan has requested she not receive classified briefings until the end of the campaign. PANEL: Erin Matson, Patrice Lee, Kristin Tate, Avis Jones

Iceland, which is considered to be one of the most gender equal countries in the world, has an equal pay issue. So in protest, women left work early are demanding change. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Saba Ahmed, Atima Omara, Ashe Schow