Tag: Gender Issues

The ex-wife of recently departed White House speechwriter alleged her former husband assaulted her. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Ex-wife of former Trump speechwriter details alleged abuse, but he claims he was the victim

Anna Giaritelli · February 13, 2018 2:34 pm

Close-up of a gender-neutral bathroom sign.

Education Department to cease considering transgender restroom discrimination complaints: Report

Naomi Lim · February 13, 2018 4:48 am

"Tell the soldiers, 'There's a new order coming from the mayor: We will not kill you. We will just shoot you in the vagina,'" Duterte said, referring to instructions he had given when serving as mayor of Davao City. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte says female rebels should be shot in the genitals

Katelyn Caralle · February 12, 2018 7:05 pm

During our tour stops, we were reminded by local moms, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and business owners that every issue is a woman's issue. (iStock photo)

What women want in 2018

sarah-chamberlain · February 12, 2018 5:01 am

"I think it was difficult for Hillary Clinton to get by even the macho atmosphere prevailing during that campaign, and she was criticized in a way I think no man would have been criticized," Ruth Bader Ginsburg said. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘Sexism’ and a ‘macho atmosphere’ doomed Hillary Clinton

Steven Nelson · February 11, 2018 7:28 pm

Cheyenne Jacobs, second from right, speaks as she stands next to a male model costumed as a pig during the #MeToo fashion show during Fashion Week in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

#MeToo fashion show hits New York Fashion Week

Kimberly Leonard · February 10, 2018 6:04 pm

In the wake of this year's Golden Globes, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, reportedly said, "Women are gonna take charge of society." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Steve Bannon warns that ‘anti-patriarchy’ will unravel years of history

Diana Stancy Correll · February 10, 2018 3:56 am

President Trump praised Rob Porter Friday, wishing him well in his future endeavors and reminding reporters that the White House aide has said heÃ¢â¬â¢s innocent. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Flashback: Trump once said ‘a beater is always a beater’

Caitlin Yilek · February 9, 2018 9:07 pm

Vice President Mike Pence said he was unaware of the allegations against White House aide Rob Porter until he resigned Wednesday. (Korea Pool/Yonhap via AP)

Mike Pence: White House has ‘no tolerance’ for domestic abuse

Caitlin Yilek · February 9, 2018 8:34 pm

The near universal usage of female voices as the preferred tone for digital assistants reinforces gender stereotypes, according to one University of Florida student. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Red Alert Politics

Student op-ed: Siri and Alexa’s female voices reinforce gender stereotypes

John Patrick · February 9, 2018 5:25 pm

A new Pentagon anti-harassment policy released Thursday bans a range of unacceptable behaviors such as stereotyping, violence, discrimination, and "offensive jokes." (David B. Gleason / Wikimedia Commons)

No joking matter, new Pentagon anti-harassment policy bans offensive humor

Jamie McIntyre · February 8, 2018 7:20 pm

Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday, "You can't fight the facts. Pay equality is one of the biggest issues our nation faces." (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Justice Sonia Sotomayor: Gender pay gap one of the biggest issues facing the country

Melissa Quinn · February 7, 2018 10:52 pm