A young woman shares her experience on being a teen mother and how the anti-teen pregnancy ad campaign merely plays on stereotypes and tired old tropes. Read more here.
North Korea's Gender Dig: Why Does That Matter?
After using a traditional insult meant to denigrate women as inappropriately aggressive, North Korea blames the gender of South Korean president Park Geun-hye for the tensions between the two countries. To see how this dynamic plays out, click here.
Paid Sick Leave in Portland
A new bill passed in Portland, Oregon, will enable employees who work at least 240 hours a year to earn one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. For more information, read here.
New Hampshire House Rejects 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions
The "Abortion Information Act" (H.B. 483), which would have required women to wait 24 hours before having an abortion was voted down 229-121. For more information, click here.
DC Police Clarify Controversial Condom Policy
After controversy regarding a D.C. police policy that possession of a large quantity of condoms could be grounds for suspicion of prostitution, the police department issued a statement supporting safe sex practices. For more information, click here.
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