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Mississippi Could Soon Jail Women for Stillbirths, Miscarriages
Mother Jones
13 mentions — 1 day ago
On March 14, 2009, 31 weeks into her pregnancy, Nina Buckhalter gave birth to a stillborn baby girl. She named the child Hayley Jade. Two months later, a grand jury in Lamar County, Mississippi, indicted Buckhalter for manslaughter, claiming that the then-29-year-old woman "did willfully, unlawfully, feloniously, kill ...
Congressman: Women Should Be Forced To Give Birth To Fetuses With No Brain Function
ThinkProgress
4 mentions — 3 hours ago
On Thursday, Christy Zink testified in opposition to H.R. 1797, a 20-week abortion ban that anti-abortion representatives of Congress keep attempting to impose upon the women in the nation’s capital. Abortion opponents claim that 20-week bans are necessary to prevent “fetal pain.” But in her testimony, Zink pointed ...
Campaign Wins & Updates
WAM!
11 mentions — 3 days ago
ZipCar UK has responded! Now tweet them to tell them you appreciate it and are urgently looking forward to their response!FinnAir says they’re not OK with where their ads appear: Tell them the only way to control it is to not advertise on Facebook until Facebook takes action.
I Am 'Those People' -- Why SNAP Matters to Me
Why SNAP Matters to Me
2 mentions — 5 hours ago
Congress is debating the reauthorization of the Farm Bill this week -- a bill chiefly (strangely) concerned with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps as the program is often called. And at a time when almost 48 million Americans receive SNAP (the largest number since ...
Paul Tudor Jones: In macro trading, babies are a ‘killer’ to a woman’s focus
The Washington Post
5 mentions — 21 hours ago
Paul Tudor Jones, the hedge fund billionaire, told an audience of University of Virginiastudents, alumni and others that it is difficult for mothers to be successful traders because connecting with a child is a focus “killer.” As long as women continue having children, he said, the industry ...
Advertisers respond to Facebook campaign, images of gender-based violence
Fem2pt0
2 mentions — 1 hour ago
May 24, 2013Written by Emmily BristolAdvertising & Media , Media , Popular Culture , Violence Against Women , WomenJust days since a massive campaign was launched by a coalition of more than 40 groups and individuals, advertisers have already begun to act swiftly about seeing their ads adjacent ...
Judge tells lesbian couple to separate — or lose kids
salon.com
5 mentions — 1 day ago
Topics:LGBT,LGBT Rights,Judges,judicial activism,Marriage,Same-sex marriage,Texas,Editor's Picks,Lesbian,Divorce,Discrimination,
School board moves forward on sex ed curriculum / LJWorld.com
ljworld.com
3 mentions — 1 week ago
A representative speaking for Lawrence's gay student community expressed full support Monday for the Lawrence school board's plan to update the district's sex education curriculum."Sex education is a huge priority for our organization," said Rachel Gadd-Nelson, of Lawrence Queer Youth Voice, a group that represents gay, lesbian, bisexual ...
The Rise and Fall of Charm in American Men
The Atlantic
2 mentions — 15 hours ago
Few possess it, and few want to. Explaining men's ambivalent relationship with an amoral virtue.If one were to recast The Rockford Files, as Universal Pictures is intending to do, would the Frat Pack actor Vince Vaughn seem the wisest choice to play Jim Rockford, the character James Garner ...
Bollywood Actors Stand Up Against Violence
huffingtonpost.com
6 mentions — 1 day ago
A number of India's Bollywood actors are taking a stand against sexual violence -- and have been since long before a string of devastating, yet consciousness-raising events such as the brutal gang rape, beating and eventual murder of a 23 year old woman in New Delhi this past ...
Take Action To End Gender-Based Hate Speech on Facebook
WAM!
22 mentions — 3 days ago
Facebook has long allowed content endorsing violence against women. They claim that these pages fall under the “humor” part of their guidelines, or are expressions of “free speech.” But Facebook has proven willing to crack down on other forms of hate speech, including anti-Semitic, Islamophobic and homophobic speech,
Bill Bans Abstinence Only Sex Ed Classes
WUIS - My Source for News on WordPress.com
3 mentions — 4 hours ago
Schools that have sexual education classes would have to go beyond “abstinence-only” under a measure Illinois legislators sent the governor. The plan seeks to ensure students are getting medically accurate and age appropriate information.But if they do, the legislation mandates that middle and high schools include information about ...
Open Letter to Facebook
WAM!
14 mentions — 3 days ago
We, the undersigned, are writing to demand swift, comprehensive and effective action addressing the representation of rape and domestic violence on Facebook. Specifically, we call on you, Facebook, to take three actions:To this end, we are calling on Facebook users to contact advertisers whose ads on Facebook appear next to content that targets women for violence, to ask these companies to withdraw from advertising on Facebook until you take the above actions to ban gender-based hate speech on your site. (We will be raising awareness and contacting advertisers on Twitter ...
Watch this new documentary about homeless women veterans
feministing.com
3 mentions — 20 hours ago
I’m eager to watch this new documentary about homeless women veterans trying to open the first transitional house for female vets in Connecticut. War Zone/Comfort Zone, created by filmmaker Lizzie Warren with Connecticut Public Television, is airing on PBS stations across the country this weekend, and by tomorrow ...
An Incredible—and Super Necessary—Win for Sex Ed
Cosmopolitan
2 mentions — 15 hours ago
We keep you updated on what everyone's buzzing about, from juicy gossip and red-carpet fashion to fascinating studies and celeb inside info.Read MoreThe models photographed in Cosmo are used for illustrative purposes only; Cosmopolitan does not suggest that the models actually engage in the conduct discussed in the ...
Which Matters More: Reporting Assault or Respecting a Victim's Wishes?
The Atlantic
2 mentions — 3 days ago
A conservative reading of Title IX has some schools ordering faculty and staff to report cases of sexual harassment even when the victim has pleaded for secrecy. At Barnard-Columbia's Take Back the Night Speak Out, the mood in the room is expectant and somber. The lights are dim,
Secretary-General's Remarks to Press with World Bank President, Dr. Jim Yong Kim [as prepared for delivery]
Secretary General's Off-the-Cuff Remarks
2 mentions — 20 hours ago
As you know, we have just concluded a visit to the Heal Africa hospital. I was deeply moved by the stories and suffering that we heard.The visit brought out strong feelings. First, I am angry that women and girls have to endure such barbarity, here or anywhere.This must stop. Second, I am humbled at their courage to overcome their wounds.I thank the dedicated doctors and nurses who are helping here and elsewhere. Third, I am determined to do more to bring security and opportunity to these women and their communities.
Where are a bunch of dudes debating your reproductive rights today?
feministing.com
2 mentions — 19 hours ago
You know that old truism that I just made up: At any given moment, somewherein the United States, your reproductive rights are being debated by old white men. And right now, it’s in the House of Representatives, where Rep. Franks and these guys are having hearing to discuss ...
Hanson Has Their Own Beer And It's Called "MmmHops"
buzzfeed.com
3 mentions — 18 hours ago
Your Post Has Been Launched!Fabulous! Don't forget to share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook.It’s an IPA, and I need it right now.posted on May 23, 2013 at 4:02pm EDT Thanks for Registering! Before you can vote or contribute we need to quickly validate your email address.
Get Daenerys Targaryen Claws with Game of Thrones Nail Art!
bust.com
2 mentions — 1 day ago
If you love HBO’s Game of Thrones like the Kingslayer loves his sister (or if you just love having awesome nails) check out this easy DIY from Candy Glaze. The video tutorial shows you how to adorn your digits with dragon scales (!), helping us all get that ...
Egypt's High Value on Virginity Fuels Hymen Fixation
Womens eNews
4 mentions — 4 weeks ago
Graffiti of Samira Ibrahim, who is fighting in a law suit against the Egyptian Army for conducting virginity checks on female protesters.(WOMENSENEWS)-- Just because female genital mutilation is declining in Egypt doesn't mean that premarital sex is any more acceptable in most quarters. Across the Arab world, female ...
Feral, by Geoge Monbiot - review
Feral, by Geoge Monbiot - review
2 mentions — 1 day ago
Reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park resulted in a boom in beavers, songbirds, otters, muskrats, fish, frogs, reptiles and even bearsOne of the greatest difficulties environmental activists have always had in the war for hearts ’n’ minds is that they so often seem priggish and negative. Everyone knows ...
Senate Accepts Bipartisan Deal to Kick Formerly Incarcerated Off Food Benefits - COLORLINES
COLORLINES
2 mentions — 1 day ago
Yesterday, Sen. Vitter of Louisiana offered up an amendment to permanently drop anyone ever convicted of a violent crime from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to Robert Greenstein, president of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Democrats in the Senate obliged him. The amendment is ...
Brilliant teen creates device that charges cell in 30 seconds!
feministing.com
2 mentions — 19 hours ago
Eesha Khare is an 18-year-old high school senior. She’s going to Harvard in the fall and uses her cellphone. Typical 18-year-old girl stuff. Oh, she also invented a supercapacitor that charges cell phones in 30 seconds! According to Clutch:“Eesha Khare, 18, invented a fast-charging device called the supercapacitor.
NEWSFLASH: Boy Scouts To Accept Openly Gay Boys
But Not Gay Leaders
2 mentions — 17 hours ago
Today, the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council voted to allow openly gay Boy Scouts in their program—but openly gay adult leaders are still banned. The decision, supported by more than 60 percent of the council, is a step in the right direction, but still sends the wrong ...
Journos of Color
journosofcolor.com
12 mentions — 2 days ago
We highlight work from writers and journalists of color. You can follow us on Twitter, and submit work you think should be recognized.Let’s be clear: This record is explicitly racial. Also: You can’t fully comprehend its impact unless you’re black.
Violence Against Women: Implications for our communities, our world and our future
Mind the Brain
3 mentions — 17 hours ago
Thursday, May 23, 2013 | Linking neuroscience research, psychological disorders, health and well-beingIt is near impossible to escape the commanding news headlines: The horrific details that are emerging about the years of violent captivity of three women in a home in Ohio; The fifteen year old Californian teenager ...
TIME Exclusive: President Obama’s 1979 Prom Photos | TIME.com
TIME.com
4 mentions — 1 day ago
From left: Greg Orme, Kelli Allman, Barack Obama and Megan Hughes CK at Allman’s parents’ house in Honolulu.This article appears in this week’s magazine underneath the title, “Obama’s Grand Old Party.” To subscribe to TIME, click here.Tucked away in someone else’s shoe box of adolescent artifacts, there might ...
End child marriage: a moral and foreign policy imperative. Take part in our Hangout! - Girls Not Brides
girlsnotbrides.org
4 mentions — 24 hours ago
Every year an estimated 14 million girls around the world are married as children. Child marriage denies girls their rights to health, education and to choose when and whom to marry. It robs girls of every opportunity to thrive.Child marriage, however, is not simply a human rights violation.
G4S set to run rape and sex crime victim support centres
Birmingham Mail
2 mentions — 19 hours ago
Controversial firm which failed to fulfil London Olympics contract to manage Birmingham and Walsall centresControversial security firm G4S has been appointed to operate two support centres for rape and sex attack victims in the West Midlands.The company, heavily criticised for failing to meet its security obligations for the ...
Dems count victory against anti-abortion bills
mysanantonio.com
2 mentions — 15 hours ago
1AUSTIN — All abortion-related bills were stopped before they could reach the Senate or House floor this session, marking a rebound for Democrats after Republican efforts successfully scaled back family planning funding and abortion resources in 2011.“Democrats stuck together very well this session and made strong arguments and ...
I'm The Comic Who Was Fired Because 10 Men Heckled Me To Show My Breasts And Vagina -- And I'm Finally Speaking Out
xoJane
3 mentions — 23 hours ago
I'm The Comic Who Was Fired Because 10 Men Heckled Me To Show My Breasts And Vagina -- And I'm Finally Speaking Out I’m on stage. But on this particular night, about five minutes into my set, a table of 10 dudes starting chanting:“Show us your tits! Show ...
Facebook’s hate speech problem
salon.com
13 mentions — 3 days ago
When three Chicago area teens were charged over the weekend with raping a 12-year-old girl — and then posting a video of the assault on their Facebook pages – it was a tale that was as revolting as it was entirely plausible. After all, you don’t have ...
Susan B. Anthony List's 'Feminism': Not Fooling Anyone | The Nation
The Nation
4 mentions — 2 days ago
A few years back, a women’s organization with a bad record engaging with young feminists decided to add on an event to their annual conference. It was a forum specifically for younger women, launched with painfully constructed slang: “We’ll be headin’ to Albany and hangin’ at the Crowne ...
Working With Men to End Violence Against Women
Women Thrive Worldwide
2 mentions — 3 hours ago
Everyday, Women Thrive Worldwide’s staff puts our heads together. We think about all the ways we can support and empower women and girls around the world. And we think about men. More specifically, we think about the role that men can play in supporting efforts to expand opportunity ...
Welcome to endfistula.unfpa.org
endfistula.org
4 mentions — 1 day ago
On 23 May 2013, the world will be marking the first-ever International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, as recently designated by the UN General Assembly.35 women and young girls prepare to re-join their families after undergoing successful surgeries to repair obstetric fistula.This edition highlights partners' achievements, real faces ...