News & Politics

THE DANGERS OF PRISON PREGNANCY

Stories of neglect, miscarriage, and solitary cell birth. Read More.

RESISTING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

The movement to eliminate female circumcision is making huge strides, especially with Uganda’s recent ban on the practice. Read More.

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YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY, MAYBE

A political analyst and former presidential advisor reviews the plight of Sarah, Michelle and Hillary in the 2008 presidential election. Read More.

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TIME MAGAZINE on CLOSING THE GENDER GAP

TIME’s new poll explains how, “in the fallout of the Great Recession, what unites men and women matters more than what divides them.” Read More.

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RELIGIOUS STATES HAVE HIGHER TEEN BIRTH RATES

And the least religious states have the lowest teen birth rates. One study researcher speculates the cause-and-effect taking place. Read More.

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BURKINI BANNED IN FRANCE

Muslims continue to feel persecuted by the French government. Read More.

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SAFE ABORTIONS IN ZAMBIA

Consequences of the Global Gag Rule felt across the world. Read More.

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