Women's Rights Archives - Page 2 of 3

Should Women Have the Right to Become Clergy?

February 14th, 2019

For centuries, the position of clergy was reserved exclusively for men. The rules were pretty simple: men were expected to lead, and women to follow. Is it time for things to change?

Political & Religious Controversy 107 Comments

Cuomo Faces Calls for Excommunication Over Abortion Bill

February 4th, 2019

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the controversial Reproductive Health Act into law on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It's the Holy Grail of women's rights for pro-choice groups. But according to the pro-life crowd, it's more accurately compared to the “Death Star.”

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Baptist Leader Under Fire for Coaching Domestic Abuse Victims to Avoid Divorce, "Let God Judge" Abusers

May 10th, 2018

A Baptist church leader has come under fire after old sermons resurfaced revealing backwards views about sexuality, divorce, and domestic abuse. Patterson has only doubled down on his claims and isn't backing down.

Political & Religious Controversy 195 Comments

Justin Trudeau Wants Us to Ditch "Mankind" in Favor of "Peoplekind"

February 6th, 2018

Justin Trudeau believes it's time to move on from the term "mankind". During an event last week, Trudeau interrupted a young woman in the audience, telling her not to use the term “mankind” and instead say “peoplekind.”

Humor & Satire 50 Comments

Flying Sharia-Air? Meet the Flight Attendants Required to Wear Hijabs

February 2nd, 2018

Muslim flight attendants in Indonesia are now required to comply with sharia law and wear a hijab when arriving at one popular regional airport. Violators will face punishment from the religious police.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 72 Comments

Missouri Politician Calls Feminists "She Devils", Says Women's Place Is in the Home

January 31st, 2018

Courtland Sykes has suddenly found his election bid in peril following a cascade of criticism over a controversial statement he made disparaging the feminist movement and mocking the notion of women’s rights.

Political & Religious Controversy 80 Comments

Meet the Women Who Hate Feminism

October 12th, 2017

“For years, the feminists lied to us,” exclaimed Christian author Lisa Bevere to a crowd of women gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. “They said for us to be powerful as women, we needed to act like men.” The crowd cheered in approval.

Political & Religious Controversy 62 Comments

Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving

September 29th, 2017

In a surprise decision earlier this week, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia announced that he will lift the country’s infamous ban on female drivers beginning in 2018.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 12 Comments

Christian Group Fighting to Close Kentucky's Last Abortion Clinic

July 28th, 2017

Kentucky may soon become the first state in the country without a single abortion clinic. Nearly overnight, the city of Louisville, Kentucky has transformed into ground zero for the fight over abortion. Christian fundamentalists have descended upon the EMW Wom

Political & Religious Controversy 197 Comments

Nike's Newest Product: The "Pro Hijab"

March 15th, 2017

Nike has announced their latest product line: the Nike Pro Hijab, a female athletic head covering for Muslim athletes. Loosely defined as a headscarf or veil that covers a Muslim woman's head, the hijab is a key symbol of modesty in Islamic culture and express

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

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