On April 9, 2012, the New York Times published an article about the strides women are making in Bangladesh . . . Despite the obstacles, Bangladesh has three percent more women in elected positions than the United States. In addition, it has had female heads of state for decades -- an advancement the U.S. has not been able to make during its 200-plus years of independence. more »

It is obvious to me that PETA's intention of being "humorous" did not take into account that this video could be particularly disturbing to victims of domestic violence. more »

According to the media, the public holds the bickering, do-nothing Congress in unprecedented low esteem. But here's some good news: In the weeks and months ahead, there is one area where our legislators can redeem themselves. The Violence Against Women Act is up for reauthorization, and if Congress passes a strong bill, millions of girls and women will have a better chance to escape and heal from sexual, domestic, dating and stalking violence. more »

Revelations that presidential candidate Herman Cain was accused of sexual harassment while heading the National Restaurant Association, as well as suggestions that financial settlements bought silence, are deeply troubling.Title VII of the Civil Righ… more »

'Sluts', we tell ourselves, are women who invite violence, and often, that invitation is answered." - Chloe Angyal No one wants to be called or thought of as a slut. So what happens when something that only happens to "dumb sluts" happens to you? more »