Judge Chastises Obama Administration Over Emergency Contraception Appeal; Wash. Post Columnist Weighs In
A federal judge on Tuesday lambasted the Obama administration for appealing his ruling that ordered FDA to make emergency contraception available without age or point-of-sale restrictions, the New York Times' "The Caucus" reports.

New Report Shows Rise in Military Sexual Assaults as Pentagon, President Obama Call for Changes
A new report showing that reported sexual assaults in the military increased by about 35% over the last two years led the Pentagon on Tuesday to outline a series of initiatives designed to address the problem, USA Today reports.

New York Times, USA Today Opinions Urge Military Culture, Policy Changes To Curb Sexual Assaults
An opinion piece and editorials on Tuesday discussed a recent Department of Defense report that found sexual assaults in the military increased by 35% from 2011 to 2012.

Programs for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Survivors Struggle Under Sequestration
Tens of thousands of domestic violence survivors could lose access to programs, shelters and other support services because of a $20 million cut in federal funding over the next year mandated under sequestration, Mother Jones reports.

Debates on Women's Health Issues 'Galvanizing,' Planned Parenthood Pres. Richards Says in Interview
Despite constant attacks on her organization's mission, Planned Parenthood President and CEO Cecile Richards finds the debate around women's health issues "enormously galvanizing," she said in a recent interview with The Hill's "Healthwatch."

Pregnant Women Often Face Obstacles to Dental Care
Although dental care during pregnancy is safe and beneficial, pregnant women face barriers to obtaining it, including a reluctance by dentist to treat pregnant patients, the New York Times' "Well" reports.