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women’s issues
Mary Glenney, a host of WMNF’s From a Woman’s Point of View, has died
WMNF programmer Mary Glenney, passed Monday, June 13, 2022. Mary was the co-host of “From a Woman’s Point of View" with Arlene Engelhardt.
MidPoint: abortion access in Tampa Bay
Volunteers with the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund discuss their work in the state, and what the future could be if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
MidPoint: What does Florida House Bill 5 mean going forward?
On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, Florida's restrictive abortion bill, HB-5, passed 10-5 by the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee. Earlier that day, WMNF MidPoint host Shelley Reback spoke with OB-GYN Dr. Robyn, an OB/GYN an abortion...
Firefighter again raises concerns about gender inequity at Tampa Fire Rescue
Tanja Vidovic, a Tampa Fire Rescue firefighter, suggests improvements to improve gender equity, such as private bathrooms.
Drive to collect feminine hygiene products
Susan L. Valdes will hold a 'period drive' in her District Office in Tampa from Oct. 11 to Oct. 22 to collect donations of feminine hygiene
Roe V. Wade turned 48 Friday and women are still fighting to save it
The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Roe V. Wade decision turned 48 Friday. But reproductive rights advocates are still fighting to protect women’s right to choose. LISTEN: As they’ve done for more than two decades, members...
Florida lawmakers call for reform after DOJ report finds ‘systemic’ sexual abuse in women’s prison
Florida lawmakers are calling for sweeping reforms after a Department of Justice investigation alleged a culture of “systemic” sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison in Ocala. State legislators last week held a Zoom...
A Conversation With Kristin Hersh
“You need to know…perhaps forewarned if you can’t take the raw honesty of her emotions she expresses so readily.” Says Life Elsewhere host, Norman B. Adding, “Listen carefully, you’ll be captivated, but be prepared to...
Rally Sunday in Tampa: “Say NO to Trump’s War on Women”
Friday is International Women’s Day. On Sunday there’s a rally in downtown Tampa called “International Women’s Day: Say NO to Trump’s War on Women.” WMNF’s Seán Kinane interviewed Jerrica Hoey, with Florida Future Labor Leaders....
Reproductive rights advocate criticizes Florida’s new pregnancy support centers law
On MidPoint Monday we talked about issues from the recently-completed Florida Legislative session including women’s issues, specifically access to reproductive health. We talked about a new law boosting what are called “pregnancy support centers,” but our...
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Women’s Show-Winter Fund Drive
We want to thank you for your support of From a Woman’s Point of View during past fund drives. This Thursday we will be doing our part to keep WMNF on the air. Tune in...
