Perhaps there is little room for leaders with principles in the new Afghanistan.Even so, I would expect more from Hamid Karzai’s government than to cave into Islamofascist fundamentalists on something so, well, fundamental as a woman’s right to control when she has sex. Basic as they are, such expectations are apparently for naught in the country western blood built.
Category: Women’s Rights
Gunman Murders 4 at Health Club, Kills Self
A man, so far unidentified, went into a dance class at an L.A. Fitness health club near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and opened fire on those working out, killing at least 4 people before committing suicide on the premises. Preliminary reports indicate that the man had gone there looking for his former girlfriend. Given that’s true, this…
The Cad Who Got What He Deserved
I don’t often disagree with Sister Toldjah – she’s one of my favorite conservative bloggers – but the case of the cheated-upon wife and the mistresses ganging up on the jerk who was having his way with all of them is one time when I don’t think she’s right. Seems to me the cad got…
Birth Control Rules
Following on to yesterday’s piece about birth (and death) control, here’s more from ABC News: The Department of Health and Human Services draft proposal, which began circulating around Capitol Hill last week, would require hospitals receiving federal funds to certify that, in their hiring, they do not discriminate against people who refuse to provide forms…
Birth and Death Control
Hillary Clinton writes that the Bush Administration’s impending clampdown on access to birth control and "morning after" pills is outrageous interference in the lives of women. She’s right, of course, although the decision also impacts men only a little less directly. These rules pose a serious threat to providers and uninsured and low-income Americans seeking…
Hillary’s Sexism Claims
Of late Hillary Clinton’s campaign has been crying foul over alleged sexism directed at the New York senator. But is that really what’s broken the back of her once-promising campaign? Andrew Stephen says it is and blames media bias for causing her defeat. But is Hillary’s real problem simply that she’s a Clinton? Or was…
Effects of Feminism
Rebecca Walker, daughter of feminism and author Alice Walker, who publicly called her own child a calamity in her life, has some interesting things to say about the movement. Well worth reading. the truth was I was very lonely and, with my mother’s knowledge, started having sex at 13. I guess it was a relief…
Schlafly Honored, Hundreds Turn Away
The University of Washington honored one of its own when Phyllis Schlafly was presented with an honorary doctorate degree at today’s commencement. Unfortunately, the ceremony was marred by students and faculty who turned their backs to her while the award was being presented. Some applauded while Schlafly was hooded. But about a third of the…
Sports Reality for Girls
Michael Sokolove has a great article at the NY Times Magazine about sports injuries and the seldom-discussed fact that teenage girls are much, much more likely to both sustain major knee and head injuries than boys of the same age. Despite the unfortunate title of "Uneven Playing Field", this article is highly recommended reading for…
Clinton’s Effect on Women
Ellen R. Malcom on Hillary Clinton’s run for the presidency: This brilliant woman believes that she can compete for the most powerful office in the world. She believes that she can do a better job than any of the men running to lead our country through these challenging times. And millions of Americans, women and…