On a personal note, why Obergefell v. Hodges means a lot to me
Last month I attended the first gay marriage in my family. Make no mistake, family weddings are a BIG deal for my family. It is typically an occasion for all of my relatives, who are now spread across the globe, to come back to …
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Obergefell v. Hodges
To read the full text of the opinion click here: Obergefell v. Hodges.
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What is your legislature up to? How are they looking out for your interests?
Elections are news grabbing events, but do you know what your representatives are working on after you elect them? Right now according to Annie’s List (annieslist.com), which is a Texas organization that supports having more women representatives in government, “Texas has one of the highest …
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All-Female Jihadi Group
I just read an article about a very interesting development in the Middle East. Apparently, a document called, Women of the Islamic State: Manifesto and Case Study, has been released. Claims are that the document was released by al-Khanssaa Brigade, an all-female militia. Among other things …
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Key Points of Newly Announced Immigration Executive Orders
I know many of you have questions about President Obama’s new immigration executive orders. The new orders will clearly impact lots of women and their families as according to the CNN Immigration Fast Facts: New legal permanent residents of the United States are younger on …
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Second Black Woman to Become a Judge in South Africa
Judge Thokozile Masipa is only the second black woman to become a Judge in South Africa. The oldest of 10 children and a former social worker, she is a historic figure. Recent death threats due to the case, State v Oscar Pistorius, have caused her and her …
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Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai- Fighting for Equality for Women
The fact that Malala Yousafzai’s nobel prize is being categorized as “polarizing” is sad indeed. It shows a strange phenomena where her own country hesitates to claim her proudly. If you don’t know who she is Malala is a young woman who, supported by her …
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