Tag: women’s rights
10 good things about a TERRIBLE year
As we head into the new year, let’s keep ourselves inspired by the hard work of folks at home and abroad who gave us something to cheer about for 2017.
A year of Resistance – and why I’m hopeful for 2018
Americans from all walks of life are now awake to the threats this administration poses to our democracy, our health, our climate and basic human rights.
Federal judge abruptly retires due to sexual harassment allegations
At least 15 women have accused Judge Alex Kozinski of sexual misconduct.
Federal judge rules in favor of women on birth control
“This is just the first step, but today is a critical victory for millions of women and families and for the rule of law.”
Another lawmaker resigns after sexual harassment accusations
Seven women, who are all current or former aides at the Alaska Capitol, reported the unwanted sexual advances.
Black voters, specifically women, defeated Roy Moore
African American women went for Jones by a margin of 97 to three.
In patriarchy, sexual “misconduct” not surprising
None of us – women or men – should be surprised, because the United States is a patriarchal society and in patriarchy men routinely claim the right to own or control women’s bodies for reproduction and sexual pleasure.
The Fempire strikes back
If serial sexual predation disqualifies a man from several high profile jobs, in politics and media, why shouldn’t it disqualify a man from being president of the United States?
Cecile Richards: Mike Pence is “orchestra master” of assault on women’s...
The first year of President Trump’s administration may be the worst year for women of any administration in United States history.
Mario Batali apologizes for sexually harassing female employees
“He gets wasted, he’s arrogant, and he acts like he’s God’s gift to women.”
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Bipartisan bill introduced in House to ban use of pesticide paraquat in US agriculture
The bill would "direct the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel all existing paraquat registrations, revoke any tolerances permitting paraquat residue in food, and ban the sale and use of existing stocks upon enactment."
Why Biden’s debate disaster two years ago matters for the future
Looking ahead, a great need will be to overcome the ongoing culture of conformity that so badly damaged the Democratic Party in 2024 and helped Trump get back into the White House.
Losing face, losing the base, losing the midterm race—a tidal trifecta
Though daring MAGA lies seem tidal,/ Denying outcomes suicidal.
Anti-ICE protesters sentenced to decades as Trump turns ‘antifa’ label into prosecution tool
The Prairieland case transformed a July 4 protest outside a Texas immigration jail into a terrorism prosecution, with sentences from 30 to 100 years and warnings of a new federal playbook against left-wing dissent.
Addicted to war?
War Fever, Trump-Style.