Tag: Gender equality
Teen Transgender Athletes in National Debate: Navigating Teen Life
In the bustling hallways of a Riverside high school, a teenage girl named M.L. navigates her daily routine with the weight of a national debate on her young shoulders. Surrounding her are peers clad...
Controversy Erupts Over AOC Defending Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports
Controversy Erupts Over AOC Defending Trans Athletes in Girls' SportsRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., found herself at the center of a heated debate following her impassioned speech on the House of Representatives floor on Tuesday....
LPGA Tour Updates Gender-Eligibility Policy to Exclude ‘Players Assigned Male at Birth’
The LPGA Tour has made a significant update to its gender-eligibility policy, set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025 season. The organization announced that players assigned male at birth who have...
Lawsuit: Ex-Harvard Women’s Hockey Coach Stone Sues School
Former Harvard women’s ice hockey coach Katey Stone has filed a lawsuit against the university, accusing them of sex discrimination. Stone, who retired in June 2023 after a 27-year coaching career at Harvard, claimed...
The Evolution of Women’s Rights: Impact on Kamala Harris
Voters in the upcoming election are excited about the possibility of electing the first female president. Many are still upset about the loss of abortion rights and are concerned about the challenges Vice President...
Is the Country Ready for a Female President? Women Voters Share their Thoughts
President Biden made a surprising announcement on Sunday by dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election. If elected, Harris would become...
Paris Olympics: Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Others Celebrate Women’s Sports Showcase
Margaret Abbott, the first American woman to win an Olympic event, passed away at the age of 76, unaware of her historic achievement. The 1900 Paris Games marked the first time women were allowed...
Latinx Men Democrats Advocate for Abortion Rights in New Campaign
Representative Gabriel Vasquez, a Democrat from New Mexico, is one of the Latinx men Democrats who are advocating for abortion rights in their campaigns. Despite the traditional taboo around discussing abortion in many Mexican...
Washington School Board President Speaks Out Against Transgender Runner’s Victory: Girls’ Sports Exclusion
A school board president in Washington is speaking out against the inclusion of transgender athletes in girls' sports, arguing that it is exclusive rather than inclusive. Gabe Galbraith, who leads the Kennewick School Board,...
Martina Navratilova Defends Fairness in Women’s Sports and Criticizes Left-wing Opposition
Martina Navratilova recently spoke out against the push for transgender inclusion in women's sports, criticizing those on the left for their stance on the issue. At a rally in Washington, D.C., the tennis legend...
PETA Calls for Sex Strike Against Meaty Men: Don’t Give a F—
PETA, also known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has recently launched a controversial campaign calling for a sex strike against men who eat meat. The organization believes that men need to...
Empowering Message on T-Shirts: ‘Everyone Watches Women’s Sports’
The powerful message on the T-shirts created by Togethxr is making a significant statement in the world of women's sports. The simple yet impactful slogan, "Everyone Watches Women’s Sports," has garnered attention and support...
GOP Urged to Oppose Including Women in Future Draft by Mike Pence’s Group
Former Vice President Mike Pence's organization, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is urging Republican congressional leaders to oppose a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require women to register for a...
Riley Gaines Celebrates Victory Against Biden Administration’s Title IX Changes
A U.S. district court in Kentucky recently made a decision to stop the implementation of the Biden administration's new Title IX protections for transgender individuals in several states. Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer...
States Stop Title IX Rewrite Amid Athlete Lawsuit: Impact and Updates
A U.S. district court in Kentucky has put a stop to the implementation of the Biden administration’s new Title IX protections following a lawsuit by a West Virginia girl and a Christian Educators Association...
Health Secretary Biden Focuses on Reproductive Rights in Western States
Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is embarking on a national tour to advocate for reproductive rights on behalf of the Biden administration. His tour will kick off in Washington and...
Caitlin Clark Criticized for Focusing on Basketball and Pressured by Media in ‘Culture Wars’
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever rookie, has been at the center of attention in the WNBA recently. She has faced scrutiny from the media and other players, leading to discussions about her role in...
Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Title IX Rules in 4 StatesRevised title: Judge Blocks...
The Biden administration's efforts to expand protections for L.G.B.T.Q. students through new Title IX regulations have hit a roadblock in four states. A federal judge, Terry A. Doughty, has issued a preliminary injunction blocking...
Female Directors Thrive in Decades-Long Support from Soap Operas
Female directors have found a supportive home in the world of soap operas, where they have been thriving for decades. While the film industry has been slow to provide equal opportunities for female filmmakers,...
Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors
Southern Baptists Remove Virginia Church for Believing Women Can Serve as PastorsIn a significant decision, delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting voted to expel First Baptist Church of Alexandria, a Virginia congregation...
Women in Animation Unveils 2024 International Diversity Initiative Teams
Women in Animation (WIA) has recently announced the five teams that have been selected for the 2024 Stories x Women program. This program, which is sponsored by The Walt Disney Company and UNESCO, aims...
Female cops forced to give lap dances as part of ‘sting operation’
Female Deputies Awarded $1.5 Million Settlement for Alleged Misconduct by Male Colleagues
A group of female deputies in Texas has reached a $1.5 million settlement after accusing their male colleagues of engaging in inappropriate behavior...
Fresh perspective needed to end child marriage
Fresh perspective needed to end child marriageADVOCATES for preventing child marriage, both within the government and in society, are understandably frustrated. Despite the national policy setting 18 as the legal age of marriage for...
At 45, He Vies With Women Half His Age, Seeking an Olympic First
Breaking News: Bill May, 45, Aims to Make History as First Male Olympic Artistic SwimmerBill May, along with his U.S. Olympic artistic swimming teammates, has been diligently training in Los Angeles for the upcoming...
Mexico elects Sheinbaum as first woman president
Mexico Makes History with Election of Claudia Sheinbaum as First Female PresidentMexico has made history by electing Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president in a landslide victory. The 61-year-old former mayor of Mexico...
Madrid SVNS, Day One – Women
Madrid SVNS, Day One - WomenThe HSBC SVNS winner-takes-all Grand Final kicks off in Madrid with the top eight women's teams battling for victory. Get live updates on the thrilling matches and find out...
What to know about Mexico’s historic elections Sunday that will likely put a woman...
Mexico’s Historic Elections Sunday: A Game-Changer for Gender, Democracy, and PopulismMexico City is gearing up for historic elections this Sunday, with significant implications for gender equality, democratic values, and the rise of populism in...
Mexico’s next president will be a woman. But violence has overshadowed the glass ceiling...
Historic Election in Mexico: Violence Overshadows Female Presidential CandidateIn a landmark election in Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum is poised to become the country's first female president. However, the road to this historic moment has been...