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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Racist Anti-Choice Billboard Campaigns Spreading Throughout US
The billboards in Los Angeles read, in both Spanish and English, “The Most Dangerous Place for a Latino is in the Womb.” Samhita at Feministing said that by targeting Latina women in this way, the Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles … Continue reading
Posted in Contraception, Pregnancy, Reproductive Rights
Tagged Abortion, Birth control, Contraception, Reproductive Rights
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New International Treaty Will Protect Domestic Workers
On June 16th The International Labor Organization (ILO) adopted the Convention on Domestic Workers, a treaty which will guarantee the labor rights of domestic workers around the globe. “Domestic workers” includes any workers who work in or for a household … Continue reading
AIDS Infection Risk for Women Lowered by Gel
Researchers found that after a woman has used a microbiocide gel containing 1% tenofovir 12 hours before sexual intercourse and up to 12 hours after sexual intercourse for a year, her risk of contracting HIV was half that of a … Continue reading
Posted in HIV/AIDS, Women's health
Tagged Health, Women's health
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NY Act Would Help Jailed Domestic Violence Survivors
The Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) proposed by New York State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry, if passed, would “allow [New York] courts to take DV into consideration when determining sentencing; authorize judges to sentence survivors to … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic violence, Women in prisons
Tagged Domestic violence, Violence against women, Women in Prison
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What We’re Reading: Marriage Equality
WLP staffers have noticed many recent news stories covering the fight for marriage equality in the US and around the globe. Due to the volume of news on this topic, it is impossible for us to write a blog post on … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, LGBT, What We're Reading
Tagged Equality, LGBT, Marriage equality
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Cyberstalking: A Growing Problem
We have written before about cyberstalking, the disturbing use of technology by stalkers. WeNews reports that “stories like these [involving cyberstalking] are becoming more common.” While cyberstalking affects both women and men, women are disproportionately targets. According to a National … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic violence, Government, Stalking
Tagged Cyberstalking, Domestic violence, Government, Stalking, Violence, Violence against women, Women
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What We’re Reading: Title IX
Title IX, a law which requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding passed 39 years ago. However its promise has not been completely fulfilled, even four decades later. Here are some of … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Equality, Sports, Title IX, What We're Reading
Tagged Athletics, Discrimination, Education, Equality, Sex discrimination, Sexism, Sports, Title IX, Women, Women's Law Project, Women's rights
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Widespread Support for Employment Non-discrimination Ordinances
We recently wrote about the LGBT non-discrimination bills that were introduced in Pennsylvania but a new poll shows support on a national level. A recent nationwide poll by the Center for American Progress captures the widespread support of employment non-discrimination … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Equality, Government, LGBT, Sexual orientation
Tagged Discrimination, Employment, Employment Non-discrimination Act, ENDA, Equality, Government, LGBT, Sex discrimination, Sexual orientation. Transgender rights
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Women in Academia
Bestcollegesonline.com recently published a list of “15 Incredibly Inspiring Women in Academia.” The list includes such notable women as Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, and Judith Butler. Included in the list are brief biographical notes about the women’s respective accomplishments and … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Equal pay, Equality
Tagged Academia, Discrimination, Education, Equal pay, Equality, Gender equality, Sex discrimination, Sexism, Women
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Georgia Anti-Sex Trafficking Law a Step in the Right Direction
On July 1, a Georgia bill mandating more compassionate treatment of victims of sex trafficking and harsher punishments for perpetrators will officially become law. The law will increase the penalty for sex trafficking to up to 20 years in prison … Continue reading
Posted in Girls, Government, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Rape, Women's health
Tagged Georgia, Girls, Human trafficking, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Rape, Sex trafficking, Sexual assault, Women, Women's health
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