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Senators Franken and Snowe Working for Servicewomen’s Reproductive Rights
Senator Al Franken (D-MN) may have only been in the Senate for a short time, but he’s been using that time to advance women’s reproductive rights in really great ways. In October we wrote about his amendment to the appropriations bill that barred the Defense...
A Decade of Accomplishments or Failures for Women's Rights?
From Hillary Clinton running for president and Sonia Sotomayor joining the Supreme Court to the rising number of female undergraduates, women have much to be proud of in terms of accomplishments throughout the past decade. Perhaps we can even utter a (tentative) sigh...
Scott Roeder Trial Begins in Kansas
The trial of Scott Roeder, who is accused of murdering abortion provider Dr. George Tiller, began yesterday in Wichita, Kansas. Roeder is charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault for allegedly threatening two ushers who tried...
A Law Against Psychological Abuse in Marriage? "Oui" say the French
French lawmakers are now legally recognizing that domestic abuse presents itself in ways that are not necessarily physical. They have decided to promote legislation to prevent repeated emotional and mental abuse in relationships, or as the bill itself states,...
Houston Elects Openly Gay Female Mayor
Here’s another cause for celebration during the holiday season: the voters of Houston, TX, have elected Annise Parker mayor. Ms. Parker is a lesbian, making Houston the largest city in the United States headed by an openly gay person. She touched upon the importance...
