Photo credit: S. Olson/Getty Images The Los Angeles Times reported today that two female soldiers are suing the US Army and Department of Defense to end the ban on women participating in combat. The complaint they filed on Wednesday May 23rd asserts that the rights of servicewomen are being violated by excluding them from specific military… [Read more…]
“We know we are better off when women are treated fairly and equally in every aspect of American life, whether it’s the salary you earn or the health decisions you make” “My first piece of advice is this: Don’t just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat… [Read more…]
Naturally, another anti-abortion bill was recently introduced in Kansas and will be considered next week. The bill would add sales taxes to any type of abortion-related procedures and expenses. The law would bring in millions to the state. Read more here
A man tends not to be criticized for lacking face paint, yet a woman should not dare enter the public spotlight without it. On her recent travels, Hillary Clinton has been seen with no makeup, natural hair, and glasses. Of course comments have followed about her looking “tired” or “withdrawn” but she is not apologizing! Clinton’s… [Read more…]
Today the Senate passed the Violence Against Women Act! Finally the Senate Republicans were able to agree with the Democrats and approve reauthorization of the successful law. The Violence Against Women Act was created to respond to domestic and sexual violence, and receives $650 million for it’s programs. Does this mean the “War on Women”… [Read more…]
Iceland is a magical place! Not only do Icelanders believe in little people, the black lava rocks and lack of trees make it feel like you are visiting land similar to the moon. The area around the Blue Lagoon pictured below was especially beautiful. No wonder Iceland has given birth to unique and talented musicians… [Read more…]
Reuters just reported that the Obama Administration stated it would shut down a program that provided medical care services to over 100,000 low-income women in Texas, as the state refused funding for clinics that provide abortions. Why are we so set on increasing our population and burdening poor women who are already barely getting… [Read more…]
First of all, women have had access to birth control for about two generations. For many women, their mothers were born in a world where the pill was a normal part of life! Now, in 2012, we are suddenly…out of nowhere… going back to arguments we had over 50 years ago. Margaret Sanger risked imprisonment for… [Read more…]
Today Limbaugh once again showed what a sexist asshole he is when he called the female law student who was denied a spot at the Contraception Hearing a “Slut” and “Prostitute” on his radio show. First of all, Limbaugh just doesn’t get it! The whole point Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke was trying to make was that women… [Read more…]
American R&B/soul musician Janelle Monáe is a girl with style and class. Monáe grew up in Kansas City and has said that she was heavily influenced by Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz! She has also reported that she dreamed of being a performer at a very early age. Monáe moved to New York to study drama, and… [Read more…]
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May 25, 2012
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