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Pennsylvania Women Rank Low in Politics
As names are being thrown out to the public for possible candidates to run in the upcoming senatorial and gubernatorial races in Pennsylvania, it is important to note that the number of women's names is disappointingly low. This allows us to expect little to no change...
A Ticking Biological Clock for Men?
Recent studies conducted throughout the world are causing many scientists and doctors to wonder if perhaps men, like women, have a ticking biological clock. While studies are preliminary, some evidence shows that babies born to older fathers are more likely to have...
United States Seeks Seat on UN Human Rights Council
Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State, and Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, have announced that the United States will seek election to the United Nations' Human Rights Council. According to a press release, Ambassador Rice says that she and Secretary...
New Research Shows Teens Comprehend Emergency Contraception Labels
A new study has shown that teenagers have the same level of understanding as adults regarding the information on emergency contraception labels. Emergency contraception, the most common type of which is Plan B, needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex but...
Analysis: Iowa Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage
On April 3, 2009, in a unanimous decision, the Iowa Supreme Court recognized that the Iowa statute limiting civil marriage as a union between man and woman violated the equal protection clause of the Iowa Constitution that ensures that "all persons similarly situated...
