theatlantic: How Presidents Talk About Women in SOTU Speeches Though contraception is rarely menti

theatlantic:

How Presidents Talk About Women in SOTU Speeches

Though contraception is rarely mentioned in State of the Union addresses, it might make an appearance tonight, since President Obama is expected to highlight the protections of the Affordable Care Act, one of which is free birth control. If so, it would be in keeping with a general trend of women and women’s issues playing a greater role in State of the Union speeches over the years.

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Prescient post by the Atlantic - though the mention of women so far in the SOTU was far more direct than just talking about contraception: it was equal work for equal pay.