An Australian study found that women are asking for pay raises, but are 25% less likely to receive it in comparison to men. Some experts say of those women, younger females have begun to negotiate rates more successfully. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), American University Professor Jennifer Lawless, IWF Executive Director Sabrina Schaeffer, Women Vote Trump’s Ann Stone

There will be a record number of women of color in the Senate. Catherine Cortez Mesto of Nevada, Kamala Harris of California, and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois are the new arrivals. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), American University Professor Jennifer Lawless, IWF Executive Director Sabrina Schaeffer, Women Vote Trump’s Ann Stone

Reports of sexual harassment in all levels of politics persist, and experts say the field may be uniquely prone to this type of abuse. PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Ann Stone, Jennifer Higgins, Lara Brown

Pope Francis reaffirmed his stance that women will not be priests in the Catholic Church. The pontiff has been praised for his progressive rhetoric on several issues, but feminists and Catholic reformers have been frustrated by his refusal to move on this point. PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Ann Stone, Jennifer Higgins, Lara Brown

Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway speaks with To The Contrary on her strategy to get the businessman elected.

A World Economic Forum report revealed that the United States ranks poorly in gender equality. The gender gap report places the United States behind all major European countries and four African. Although more women are attending universities, there still is an imbalance in salaries. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Saba Ahmed, Atima Omara, Ashe Schow

New research finds that divorces among baby boomers have more than doubled between 1990 and 2010 according to Bowling Green’s National Center for Family & Marriage Research. Older women were more likely to still be working and women in “high risk” marriages ended up better prepared for life post divorce. Panel: Rep. Donna Edwards, Julie Gunlock, Saba Ahmed, Jenifer Rajkumar

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record high rate of STDs, despite a low number of unplanned pregnancies. Young adults and teenagers were hit the hardest PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Saba Ahmed, Jenifer Rajkumar, Julie Gunlock

21 Chibok girls were reunited with their families at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria. Though many still remain missing, organizations like Red Cross have been negotiating with Boko Haram for the safe return of the other girls. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Celinda Lake, Diana Furchtgott-Roth

First Lady Michelle Obama gave a widely praised speech taking on the issue of sexual assault. The first lady laid bare the challenges society faces while rebuking Donald Trump, who is accused of sexual assault. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Celinda Lake, Rina Shah, Diana Furchtgott-Roth

The Department of Labor will spend 3 million dollars researching the effects of paid leave.

According to a Bank of America / USA Today study, young women are more financially indepedent than men, despite earning less than their male peers. Panel: Linda Chavez, Atima Omara, Ann Stone

Former Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose along with two other are facing trial for an alleged rape. The victim who filed a lawsuit in 2015, claimed to have been unconcious at the time of the assult. Rose admitted to not knowing what consent means. The victim is seeking 21.5 million dollars for damages. Panel: Linda Chavez, Atima Omara, Ann Stone

A 2012 lawsuit alleged that Donald Trump only wanted attractive women working at his golf club in California. According to the suit, women were fired for being "not pretty enough" and Trump was "overly familiar" with the staff. The lawsuit was settled in 2013 for $475 million with no admission of wrongdoing. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Genevieve Wood, Saba Ahmed, Patricia Sosa

A Florida county has approved creating a registery for animal abusers. Similar to sex offender lists, the registry will publish the names, addresses and photos of those convicted. Critics say that this "public shaming" may prevent offenders from getting counseling. Panel: Del. Eleanor Norton Holmes, Ashe Schow, Anushay Hossain, Dana White

According to the Census Bureau the household median income grew significantly for white women. Beating out white men and the African American community for both men and women. What does this mean for the economy? Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ashe Schow, Anushay Hossain, Dana White

To The Contrary interviewed Jill Stein on her plans for her presidential race as a third party candidate. In the interview she discusses how she differs from the current election front runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. And why The Green New Deal is the best solution to restore America's economy and the well-being of its citizens.

President Barack Obama is expected to sign a sexual assault survivors' "bill of rights" into law. The legislation passed both houses unanimously. PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Sarah McBride, Linda Chavez, Saba Ahmed

New research finds that the link between marijuana use by the mother and the health of the newborn is due to confounding factors, such as tobacco use, not to the marijuana itself. However, doctors warn it's still not a good idea to smoke pot while pregnant. PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Sarah McBride, Linda Chavez, Saba Ahmed

Presidential elections are known for having heated debates. This election however has brought to light another platform for hate speech: Twitter. "The Cyber Effect" author Dr. Mary Aiken, discusses why the voting population may be immune to presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's social media exchanges. And how their interaction is dangerous for children to see.