Terry O’Neill writes for CNBC: “The outcry over AOL Chief Executive Tim Armstrong’s comment that the birth of two “distressed babies” led to his decision to change the company’s 401 (k) plan was jaw-droppingly callous. But it is only part of the real story. When the firestorm hit, this particular CEO was able to walk back his comment and reverse the decision to scale back employee benefits. But under the radar, kicking the foundation away from employee retirement security is looking more and more like the new normal.”
Candice Bernd writes for Truth Out: “Soon after her gubernatorial campaign pulled in a fundraising boost, the Dallas Morning News reported during the weekend on discrepancies in Texas Sen. Wendy Davis’ life story. Her opponents and right-wing pundits hav…
Actress Kelly Rutherford attends a lunch in honor of the NOW Foundation for its work in the family court system.
Carmen Russell writes for Voice of Russia: “This week, The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a review of a decision striking down an Oklahoma abortion law.” Interview with NOW president, Terry O’Neill, available at the link.
Kevin G. Hall and William Douglas write for McClatchy-Washington Bureau: “With congressional budget negotiations moving behind closed doors, one item apparently on the table is changing the way cost-of-living adjustments are calculated for seniors, veter…