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Sotomayor Sworn In as First Latina Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor made history on Thursday when she was confirmed as the Supreme Court’s newest justice by a 68-31 vote in the Senate, becoming the first Latina and only the third woman to sit on the Court. She was sworn in on Saturday by Chief Justice Roberts with her...
Women Deserve Equality in Sports
Earlier this month, the Washington Post published an op-ed blaming Title IX for targeting male teams for elimination at universities. Due to many schools’ struggles with finances during the economic downturn, they have cut athletic teams. H. Clay McEldowney, the...
Women and Girls Foundation to hold candlelight vigil in Pittsburgh on Thursday, August 6th, honoring victims of Collier shooting
This past Wednesday, a man walked into a fitness club in Collier Township, Allegheny County, and opened fire on a women’s aerobics class. Three women died and nine more were wounded. The Women and Girls Foundation is organizing a candlelight vigil to be held in the...
Revamping Medical Care for Female Veterans
An article from US News and World Report highlights an important aspect of the healthcare reform debate: overcoming the shortcomings of an already overworked VA hospital system that was designed for an all-male military. The article reports that the 8% of veterans who...
Presidential Medal of Freedom Winners Announced
Last week, the White House announced the 2009 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a civilian. This year’s honorees include some names near and dear to those of us who fight for women’s and LGBT rights: - Sandra...
