Caesarean Section Statistics Show Major Changes
Atlanta, GA—A new report by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta shows that pregnant women in the United States no longer face an increasing rate of caesarean section in United States hospitals.
Marco Rubio Walking Fine Line on LGBT Issues
Marco Rubio, a Florida Senator and favorite for GOP nomination in the 2016 election, spoke on Tuesday to echo his support for nondiscrimination and permitting states to grant same-sex couples equality and marriage rights.
British Prime Minister’s Part Divided as First Gay Marriage Vote Passes
British’s parliament voted in favor of legalizing gay marriage today, but Prime Minister David Cameron’s power in his own party took a devastating blow as his fellow Conservatives were divided over the measure he championed.
Watershed Moment in Gay Rights Movement
In the next couple of days, the Boy Scouts of America Association is expected to announce whether it plans to alter its longstanding national policy against the inclusion of openly gay members.
Texas Family Planning Cuts Cost Big Bucks
A plan to save money on family planning clinics in Texas has failed after budget cuts of $73 million was projected to lead to cost increases of $273 million in the same time period, according to state legislators.
Violence Against Women Act Passes Senate
The nation's most important law focusing on the safety of women, VAWA (the Violence Against Women Act) was reauthorized by the United States Senate today after having been allowed to lapse for over a month.
Illinois Senate Backs Gay Marriage
With a Valentine’s Day vote, the Illinois Senate backed a bill on Thursday that would formally legalize same-sex marriage, positioning the home state of President Barack Obama inches closer to becoming the 10th in the nation—along with Washington D.
EU's New Plan Puts More Women in Corporate Boardrooms
After weeks of debate and revisions, the European Commission has released a draft law that is intended to elevate more women into boardroom positions throughout the European Union.
Botswana Court Rules Women Can Inherit Property
The sub-Saharan African nation of Botswana has issued a landmark high court ruling that vastly expands the rights of women to inherit after the death of their parents.
Teen Maternity Leave Proposed in New Mexico
The American Civil Liberties Union is in talks with the New Mexico State Legislature about implementing a system of excused maternity and parental leave for teen parents in public schools throughout the state.
Contraceptive Coverage Mandate Subject of New Court Cases
Two court cases decided in opposite ways may give the Supreme Court a headache when trying to decide whether the contraceptive coverage mandate in Obamacare will pass constitutional muster.
Research Shows Sustainability Grants Improve Economy
On November 29, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC) released the 2012 Accomplishments Report.
Over $664 Million Approved for NY Hurricane Sandy Victims
On November 25, 2012, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced more than $664 million for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York.
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