Political Scientist Samantha Power tells the story of a complicated hero, Sergio Vieira de Mello.
Facing the Reality of Men Who’ve Been Raped By Women
June 18, 2013 by 11 Comments
An article in The Atlantic exposes the reality of male survivors who’ve been assaulted by females, including Don Draper, the main character in the show Mad Men.
Courtnay Midkiff is Walking Cross Country to Raise Awarness of a Rare and Deadly Disease
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For the past three months, 23-year-old Courtnay Midkiff has been on a journey, walking across the country for a cause that is special to his heart.
Pregnant Boys: Chicago’s Teen Pregnancy Campaign Sparks Conversation
June 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Chicago is shocking the world with its 2013 teen pregnancy prevention campaign, which features pregnant teenage boys.
Supreme Court Rules Proof of Citizenship Not Required for Voter Registration
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Supreme Court has ruled against an Arizona law that requires voters to provide proof of citizenship in addition to a driver’s license before they can register to vote.
An End to Silence (VIDEO)
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For many, the hardest part is breaking the silence.
Utah Boy Scout Leaders Reprimanded for Joining Gay Pride Parade
June 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
During the Utah Pride Parade earlier this month, two Scout leaders marched as part of a larger group of participants in Scouting uniforms, incurring the ire of the local and national councils.
The French Were Getting Married on Google Plus Before It Was Cool (Video)
June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Before France legalized same-sex marriage on May 18 of this year, the French people and Google decided to take matters into their own hands—and computers.
New Case May Be Catalyst for New Zealand to Change Gendered Sexual Assault Laws
June 17, 2013 by 25 Comments
“…it has also highlighted disparity in the law of rape, which makes it impossible for a woman to be accused of the crime.”
-New Zealand Herald
Sesame Street Addresses Parents and Incarceration
June 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
Sesame Street tackles more than the ABCs and 123s with a new educational outreach program for children.
“Caregiver day is a wonderful idea, becase when you love your children, every day is a day you get to be with and celebrate them.”
This is a comment by CJ on the post “What to the Child of Domestic Violence is Father’s Day?”