To The Contrary
TTC Extra: Women Leaving Religion
Show title: To The Contrary
Video title: TTC Extra: Women Leaving Religion
Video duration: 16m 34sVideo description: New data shows that women are leaving organized religion faster than men. Religious "nones" are a growing number, and many attribute their exit to their religion's view on women's rights and gay rights.
TTC Extra: The Historical ERA Congressional Hearing
Earlier this week, The House Judiciary Committee: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held a hearing regarding the Equal Rights Amendment. Among several activists, and actors, members of Congress including Rep. Speier of California and Rep. Maloney expressed their concerns as to why this amendment needs to be enforced.
TTC Extra: Parental Support at 30
According to Merrill Lynch, women receive more support around the age of 18. However, while in their 30's, more than 60% of men, according to the study receive support in comparison to less than 50% of women. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Anushay Hossain, Tiana Lowe.
TTC Extra: #MeToo "Blacklist"
A former Fox News contributor says women who report assault are being blacklisted from getting another job. She says women who come forward with their #MeToo stories risk their careers. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Anushay Hossain, Rina Shah, Tiana Lowe
TTC Extra: Political Death Threats?
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar say that they have received death threats due to what some critics find to be controversial statements they've made about 9/11 and the Trump administration. Panel: Debra Carnahan, Sabrina Schaeffer, Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Patrice Lee Onwuka
TTC Extra: The Equality Act
The House of Representatives passed a bill, which will include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes under federal law. Transgender athletes would be permitted to compete with people of their chosen gender. This following Trump's transgender military ban, effective today. Panel: Debra Carnahan, Sabrina Schaeffer, Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Patrice Lee Onwuka
TTC Extra: #BirthStrike for Climate Change
The number of women who say they are forgoing having children due to concerns about climate change is growing. Conceivable Future, a nonprofit group, says they have held more than 50 house parties over the last few years in which women discuss making that choice. Panel: Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Genevieve Wood, Erin Matson, Jennifer Higgins
TTC Extra: Another Attempt at Repealing Obamacare
Donald Trump and the Republican party are once again trying to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit that would remove the so-called Obamacare provisions to current healthcare law. This, despite the GOP having no replacement plan in place. PANEL: Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Erin Matson, Jennifer Higgins, Genevieve Wood
TTC Extra: Women & Conservation
According to a new study conducted by the University of Colorado Bolder, women are more likely to favor conserving natural resources. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Megan Beyer, Tiana Lowe
TTC Extra: Conway vs. Conway & Trump?
What's going on with Kellyanne and George Conway? The married couple have been in an intense public debate over their differing opinions of Donald Trump. Kellyanne Conway works for the president, who has called George the "husband from hell." Meanwhile, George Conway has gone on TV and said the president has mental problems. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Megan Beyer, Tiana Lowe
TTCExtra: Lois Quam on International Women's Day
Check out this sneak peak with the Pathfinder International's CEO, Lois Quam. Quam discusses how the organization is helping provide contraceptive access to women globally and the importance of International Women's Day.
TTC Extra: Robert Kraft's Prostitution Sting
A human trafficking sting operation revealed surveillance footage of New England Patriot's owner Robert Kraft paying for sexual services at a local spa. In addition to jail time, Kraft is facing a fine, community service and must attend a class on the dangers of human trafficking Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Patrice Lee Onwuka, Angela Sailor, Megan Beyer.
TTC Extra: You Can't Come Home
Alabama resident, Hoda Muthana who ran off to become an ISIS bride, is attempting to return to the U.S. after spending time in a Syria detention camp. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Patrice Lee Onwuka, Angela Sailor, Megan Beyer.
TTC Extra: First Female Eagle Scout?
Sydney Ireland is hoping Scouts BSA (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) recognizes her past efforts and allows her to become one of the first female Eagle Scouts, now that the Scouts will began to accept girls. She was Rep. Carolyn Maloney's (D-NY) guest for the State of the Union address. Stay tuned to #ToTheContrary for more on this story.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney on Equal Rights Amendment & Trump
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) says she's taking on many different paths to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution is passed. She also spoke to To The Contrary about how she plans to work with President Trump going forward.
TTC Extra: Democratic Women Wear White During SOTU
The Democratic women of the House of Representatives held their own event prior to Trump's State of the Union address. They offered an alternative vision for the country in their "State of the Woman" event and wore "suffragette white" to honor activists of the past and to stand in solidarity with women across the country.
TTC Extra: Boy Scouts to Accept Girls
The Boy Scouts of America will begin to accept girls for the first time ever. The organization will change its name to Scouts BSA. How will this change affect families and how will it impact young girls? And what will be the impact for a different organization - the Girl Scouts of America? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Linda Chavez, Lara Brown, Tiana Lowe
TTC Extra: Discriminatory Hiring Practices Hurt Men, Too
Researchers sent thousands of fictitious resumes to different job fields and found that there were significant differences between the response rates for equally-qualified men and women depending on the field. Not only were men favored in male-dominated fields, but women were favored in female-dominated fields. PANEL: Lara Brown, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Tiana Lowe
TTC Extra: Rep. Barbara Lee on Paycheck Fairness
In an interview with California's Rep. Barbara Lee, she discusses what's new with the Paycheck Fairness Act that has been in consideration since the Equal Pay Act. Rep. Lee is confident that this time, the bill will pass in the Senate.
TTC Extra: Linda Sarsour on Women's March & Anti-Semitism
Linda Sarsour speaks to To The Contrary about building an intersectional feminist movement and the important work done by Jewish women in building the Women's March. The march has caused controversy amid accusations of anti-semitism, but Sarsour says she rejects anti-semitism and all types of discrimination.