Marie Tessier, Author at Women's eNews

Sexual Assault Pervasive in Military, Experts Say

By Marie Tessier ● Uncategorized ● March 30, 2003

Sexual assault remains a pervasive problem for women in the military, including those currently deployed overseas. Experts say the military’s hierarchy is ill-equipped and unprepared to deal fairly with rape complaints.

Stance on Abortion Key in Tight Maine Race

By Marie Tessier ● Uncategorized ● October 14, 2002

In an unusual congressional race, a pro-choice Republican and an anti-choice Democrat are fighting for an open seat in Maine’s 2nd District. The outcome will help determine whether the GOP retains control of the House of Representatives.

Battered Women’s Advocate Murdered by Ex-Companion

By Marie Tessier ● Uncategorized ● September 19, 2002

An advocate for battered women in Maine is slain; her ex-companion charged. The painfully familiar drama spotlights that three-decades of research and advocacy family violence has made, men, but not women, safer. Also, O’Brien wins in Massachusetts.

Gay Vote May Decide Outcome of Maine Primary

By Marie Tessier ● Uncategorized ● May 23, 2002

In an unpredictable congressional voting district in Maine, the must-watch candidate is a lesbian. She says that’s not important, but others say the gay vote is crucial in next month’s competitive, six-way primary race.

Gender Gap Is Wild Card in Wartime Elections

By Marie Tessier ● Politics ● March 25, 2002

Women support Bush’s war on terrorism and military spending at the same level as men, but with not as much enthusiasm. What remains unpredictable is how women’s current approval will translate into votes this spring and fall.

In Maine, Two Pro-Choice Women Vie for Senate Seat

By Marie Tessier ● Uncategorized ● March 15, 2002

Political observers are watching a unique race for the Senate, in which a Democratic woman is expected to challenge Maine’s junior senator–a Republican woman–for her seat.

Bush Appointments Include Fewer Women

By Marie Tessier ● Politics ● February 11, 2002

President Bush has appointed far fewer women to his Cabinet and sub-Cabinet than his predecessor, worrying critics who say he is neglecting women’s perspectives. But women staffers in the White House have higher ranking positions than before.

Seven Asian Nations Sign Pact to Limit Sex Trade

By Marie Tessier ● Crime & Law ● January 8, 2002

In the shadow of an enormous conflict, South Asian nations, including India and Pakistan, sign a United Nations agreement to take steps to curtail the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Most of those traded are female.

Women’s Appointments Plummet Under Bush

By Marie Tessier ● Uncategorized ● July 1, 2001

Though initial appointments appeared diverse, three-quarters of Bush’s later nominees have been men, and four of every five appointees are white. Leaders of women’s organizations say they have been shut out of the process.

Welfare + Education Leads to Jobs, Higher Pay

By Marie Tessier ● Politics ● June 24, 2001

Studies consistently show that post-secondary education is the ticket to higher income. Maine and Wyoming, however, are the only two states that actually help welfare mothers and other recipients pursue the education that will get them off welfare.

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