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Stories by Peggy Simpson

Peggy Simpson worked 17 years for the Associated Press, in Texas and Washington, D.C.; covered economics and politics for the Hearst Newspapers, served as Washington bureau chief for Ms. magazine and reported on Eastern Europe's transition from communism to a Democratic market economy, as a freelancer during the 1990s. She has taught at Indiana University, George Washington University and at the American Studies Center at Warsaw University. She currently is a freelance writer in Washington.

Can Feminist Groups and Bloggers Bridge the Digital Divide?

Mainstream feminist membership groups and bloggers rarely talk -- they should start.
Posted on Feb 19, 2009, Source: Women's Media Center

Women Ready To Lead in an Obama Administration

As the future administration takes shape in Washington, women come to the table with impressive credentials.
Posted on Jan 7, 2009, Source: Women's Media Center

McCain Mocks Women's Health

McCain showed in Wednesday's debate that he doesn't value women and will gladly belittle anyone who does.
Posted on Oct 17, 2008, Source: The Women's Media Center

Sarah Palin Has Pollsters Scratching Their Heads

Tracking the women's vote in this historic presidential election is proving to be tricky.
Posted on Sep 23, 2008, Source: The Women's Media Center

Media Downplay Widespread Support for Hillary

Wonkish Clinton may never match Obama's soaring rhetoric about hope, but the media should not underestimate the strength of her campaign.
Posted on Feb 6, 2008, Source: Women's Media Center

Iowa Voters Reject Front-Runners

Iowa's caucus results prove that being mainstream and raising big bucks won't necessarily get you votes.
Posted on Jan 4, 2008, Source: Women's Media Center

Hillary's Rove Factor

Have Rove's attacks on Hillary helped boost her ratings?
Posted on Sep 8, 2007, Source: Women's Media Center

Looking to Congress for Justice on Wage Bias and Gender Discrimination

The Supreme Court's latest ruling is a dangerous setback to civil rights. With any hope, Congress will correct it.
Posted on Jun 2, 2007, Source: Women's Media Center