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Competition in College Athletics
The New York Times did an interesting story on the role of football at Rutgers and the mixed reactions to the university's expanding investment in athletics. In the article, there is a link to The Quad, a New York Times blog about "the fierce competition and...
Title IX: Not "Devastating" to Men's Sports
On Saturday, the Washington Post published the following letter to the editor. Contrary to the allegations of the letter, Title IX has not damaged men’s sports. Instead, it has increased opportunities for women and girls to have a fair shot at sports while also...
Pittsburgh International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Going On Now
Just a note that the Pittsburgh International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival is happening now through Sunday, Oct. 26, at the SouthSide Works Cinema. For more details and a complete schedule, check out their website.
Conscientious objection bill in the PA State Senate
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania State Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1255. Even though the bill will probably not come for a vote during this session, the Women's Law Project opposes it. Here's why: The Women’s Law Project...
Press Conference Today: Time Off for Democracy
Employers Urged to Adopt Time-Off for Democracy Policies on Election Day Contact: Barbara Burgos DiTullio, 215-928-9801 x207 Press Conference Announcing Support of Time-Off for Democracy Policies in the Workplace! Date: TODAY, October 15, 2008 Time: 11:00 am...
