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The tumultuous history of Donald Trump and female reporters
The president continually attacks what he calls the ‘fake news media’ but saves some of his most vicious attacks for women, and often women of…
Mermaids writes open letter to JK Rowling following her recent comments on trans people
‘Men who prey on vulnerable women are a worldwide problem, but this has nothing whatever to do with trans people,’ says charity Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/mermaids-jk-rowling-transphobia-transgender-sexual-abuse-domestic-letter-a9565176.html Droolin’…
NJ judge permanently removed from bench after asking alleged rape victim if she closed her legs
A New Jersey judge who asked an alleged rape victim in court … Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/499766-nj-judge-permanently-removed-from-bench-after-asking-alleged-rape-victim Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Trump attacks another female reporter for question about Americans going back to work: 'That's enough of you'
President snaps at CBS’ Paula Reid after she asks what his plan is for the nearly 36 million Americans seeking unemployment aid since the coronavirus…
'Maybe his wife isn't there': Trump dismisses probe into Pompeo using government employees for washing dishes and walking dog
‘I’d rather have him on the phone with some world leader than have him wash dishes because maybe his wife isn’t there or his kids…
McDonald’s accused over ‘systemic sexual harassment’ of employees worldwide
Complaint filed by international coalition of labor unions lists numerous incidents of harassment, including attempted rape An international coalition of labor unions has filed a…
Abortions blocked due to new rules forcing women to track down coronavirus test before elective medical treatment
‘You cannot get a Covid-19 test if you are asymptomatic and no one is turning tests around in 48 hours,’ says campaigner Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/coronavirus-abortion-arkansas-negative-test-women-a9510301.html Droolin’…
Coronavirus: More US states try to ban abortion during outbreak following Texas's lead
Proponents are ‘motivated by politics not health’, argue critics Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/coronavirus-abortion-ban-texas-ohio-indiana-kentucky-louisiana-a9441661.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Women should be eligible for the draft, commission recommends
A congressionally mandated commission is recommending women should be eligible for the draft, a move that comes five years after the Pentagon opened all combat…
Period products likely to become 'free across the UK as Scotland set to pave way'
‘If you come on your period and don’t have a tampon or pad, it is not just that moment of panic, it’s the constant shame…
Tens of thousands of women go on strike across Mexico to protest violence against them
Workplaces left near empty in stand against femicide and gender-based violence Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mexico-women-strike-femicide-gender-violence-murder-rate-a9389276.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The…
Billie Elish delivers powerful message about body shaming during world tour: 'If I wear what is comfortable, I am not a woman. If I shed the layers, I'm a s***'
‘Though you’ve never seen my body, you still judge it and judge me for it. Why?’ asks singer Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/billie-eilish-body-shaming-video-world-tour-miami-where-do-we-go-a9389801.html Indie Brew found this story…
We all have a part to play in the battle for gender equality – it needs to be a reality, not just an ideal
As we unite this International Women’s Day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to working towards lasting change Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/sadiq-khan-international-womens-day-gender-equality-a9384401.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Bernie Sanders' state is least sexist in US, study says
Vermont was found to be the best state for gender equality for the fourth year in a row Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/bernie-sanders-vermont-state-us-sexism-gender-equality-a9384156.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Period poverty: Scotland moves a step closer to making sanitary products free for all
MSPs will vote at Holyrood today Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/period-poverty-scotland-free-tampon-sanitary-pad-bill-vote-holyrood-a9356801.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By: Sophie…
Republicans block 'tampon tax' ban in Tennessee
More than a dozen states have eliminated ‘discriminatory’ sales tax Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/tampon-tax-ban-tennessee-republicans-latest-a9334906.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article…
How the debate over the ERA became a fight over abortion
Conservative activists waged a successful campaign against the Equal Rights Amendment decades ago by warning it would force women into combat, legalize gay marriage and…
Police officers to stop women from having abortions under proposed new Missouri bill
Suggested law ultimately deems having an abortion to be equivalent to carrying out murder Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/missouri-abortion-bill-law-mike-moon-republican-right-due-process-a9324266.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Trump to make it harder for pregnant foreigners to visit U.S.
The State Department released a rule Thursday that will make it harder for pregnant foreigners to travel to the U.S. in what the Trump administration…
Why Is There No Male Birth Control Yet?
The injustice of our current contraceptive regime needs no elaboration. Enough to say that it’s bizarre, at this late date, that male birth control still…
Global protests demand end to violence against women
‘Rape isn’t an isolated brief act. It can have life-changing, unchosen effects – a pregnancy or a sexually-transmitted disease, immense trauma and an unwarranted sense…
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