Tag Archives: Racism

PA Rep. Donna Bullock: I Want to Believe We Can Achieve Equal Pay in Pennsylvania

Posted on January 29, 2016 by womenslawproject

Today is the seventh anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. As we reflect on the progress made toward equal pay and how far we still need to go to achieve it, we are pleased to welcome Rep. Donna … Continue reading →

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Problematic “Stand Your Ground” Law: Does It Protect All Florida Citizens Equally?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by womenslawproject

By Nora Kenty, WLP Summer Intern In the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin verdict, celebrities, pundits, and bloggers have all been commenting on Florida’s “stand your ground” law, which takes self-defense beyond the usual confines of one’s home. The Florida … Continue reading →

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NYC Implementing Changes to Benefit Homeless LGBTQ Youth

Posted on June 21, 2010 by womenslawproject

The New York City Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Runaway and Homeless Youth recently presented Mayor Michael Bloomberg with ten recommendations for improving the conditions of homeless LGBTQ youth in NYC [PDF]. Bloomberg is expecting that … Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between Oppressions: Silence Gives Consent

Posted on September 18, 2009 by womenslawproject

The unequal society that we live in runs on systems of prejudice against race, and gender; the systems are maintained and perpetuated by the domination and subordination of particular groups of people: males over females, whites over people of color.  … Continue reading →

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