New Hampshire Republican refers to women as “vaginas” in email to lawmakers
State Rep. Peter Hansen defended his use of synecdoche in subsequent messages
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 1:23 PM UTC 116Social Abortion, women, Women's Rights
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Social Abortion, women, Women's Rights
Rick Ross issues formal apology for rape lyric after Reebok drops sponsorship
The rapper has followed up his half-apology on Twitter with a longer, official statement
Friday, Apr 12, 2013 8:12 PM UTCEntertainment rick ross, Rape, rap, reebok
Rick Ross dropped from Reebok over rape lyric
The rapper's psuedo-apology was not enough to "live up to the values" of the brand VIDEO
Friday, Apr 12, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 14Entertainment Video, rick ross, reebok, Rape, rap
Pope Francis may be luring some lapsed Catholics back to the church
Is the new pontiff's "human touch" persuading some former believers to return to the fold?
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 1:42 PM UTC 13Life pope francis, Catholic Church
Is a more egalitarian Western Wall coming soon?
A compromise between Jewish women and ultra-Orthodox rabbis over prayer at the sacred spot is in the works
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 9:10 PM UTC 10Life Judaism, Orthodox Judaism
“How to Create the Perfect Wife”
The true story of man who raised an orphan to be his ideal woman -- and got more than he bargained for
Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 10:00 PM UTC 13Entertainment What to Read, Nonfiction
Craig Brittain plans another “revenge porn” site
Brittain shutters Is Anybody Down while quietly registering new domain names. But legal troubles may await
Friday, Apr 5, 2013 8:33 PM UTC 29Technology craig brittain, lawsuits
Washington state may require insurers to cover abortion
With Arkansas and North Dakota on a race to the bottom with draconian abortion laws, Washington stands up for women
Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 4:28 PM UTC 15Life Abortion, Reproductive Rights
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women riding bicycles
The new policy stipulates that women must be accompanied by a male guardian and ride "only for entertainment"
Monday, Apr 1, 2013 2:54 PM UTC 12Life Saudi Arabia, women
Mormon women may lead prayer for first time at LDS General Conference
A campaign calling on church leaders to "let women pray" may have moved the church to action
Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 3:59 PM UTCLife Mormonism, The Mormon Church
When the right to bear arms trumps a woman’s right to safety
Only a handful of states require domestic abusers to surrender their guns. The consequences have been deadly
Monday, Mar 18, 2013 1:11 PM UTC 19Life Guns, domestic violence
Texas faith leaders pray for increased access to contraception
Clergy from across Texas have gathered at the Capitol to call on legislators to end attacks on reproductive rights
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 5:17 PM UTC 10Life Abortion, Women's Rights
Jordan files for paternity lawsuit to be dismissed
He denies fathering a son who's now 16
Monday, Mar 4, 2013 3:45 PM UTCNews From the Wires, michael jordan
Texas may restore some family planning funds
GOP cuts didn't "defund the abortion industry," they stripped women of basic access to healthcare
Friday, Mar 1, 2013 6:08 PM UTCLife Reproductive Rights, Abortion
Don’t blame the victim, or the photographer
Responding to a photo essay on domestic violence, commenters attacked everyone except the abuser
Friday, Mar 1, 2013 5:00 PM UTC 274Life Photography, Photojournalism
Arkansas House passes extreme 12-week abortion ban
A previous version attempted to ban abortion at six weeks
Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 11:26 PM UTCLife Abortion, Roe v. Wade
Zaha Hadid says the architecture industry is sexist
The star female architect says discrimination against women is common in the field
Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 4:25 PM UTCLife Hyperallergic, Art, Architecture
North Dakota Senate passes “personhood” bill granting legal rights to fertilized eggs
The measure now moves to the House, where abortion rights advocates fear it will pass
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 10:12 PM UTC 68Life fetal personhood, Abortion
Alabama GOPer: A baby is “the largest organ in the body”
A female legislator defends her bill to implement harsh restrictions on abortion clinics
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 2:03 PM UTC 34Politics Alabama, Women's Rights, Abortion
Extremists exploit woman who died from abortion complications
They protested abortion by holding a memorial service for her
Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 22Life AlterNet, Abortion, pro-life
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