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Advocates Call for Immediate Action by House to Prevent Child Marriage

by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

December 14, 2010 - 12:43pm (Print)

Advocates are calling for immediate passage tomorrow by the House of a bill to prevent child marriage throughout the world. The legislation, which seeks to ensure better coordination on major development goals, has already passed the Senate unanimously. You can help them. Action links included.

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Dept. of Ed. Calls for End to Bullying But Ark. School Official Says "All Queers Should Commit Suicide"

by Emily Bridges

October 28, 2010 - 6:08am (Print)

The Department of Education sent a letter to schools underscoring that homophobic bullying violates the law. Meanwhile, an Arkansas school official declared on Facebook that all "queers" should commit suicide.

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Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse: Why Do So Many So Often Respond with Silence?

by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

April 13, 2010 - 3:18pm (Print)

Denial. I know. It's not just a river in Egypt. But it is, it appears, as wide and deep as an ocean, especially when it comes to sexual harassment and sexual abuse.

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Peacekeepers Rape Haitian Girls: Lions, Sheep and Protection

reader diary by Rapadoo, rapadoo.com

January 5, 2010 - 8:52am (Print)

It is Haiti, it is rape, it is UN peacekeepers and it is nothing new. What do you do when the rescuer is the aggressor?

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Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance

by Tara Sawyer

November 20, 2009 - 6:59am (Print)

I'm a transgendered sex worker, and I want to not get killed for who I am or what I do. As our death count rises, I beg that you consider your prejudices around gender, and let us live in peace. I'm literally begging for my life.

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Roman Polanski: Justice Needs To Be Served

by Joan Dawson

October 8, 2009 - 6:00am (Print)

Why is it that we “pardon” or overlook some individuals for their crimes? Many others before him have fled their sentences but eventually served their time. So why do some think he’s above the law?

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The NYT Issue on Women: A Critique from South Africa

by Julia Smith and Alan Whiteside

September 11, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)

The Kristof-WuDunn article lacks perspective on the underlying political and culture factors that fuel violence against women and HIV. Instead of painting men only as perpetrators, research and journalism need to critically engage gender issues.

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Pam Spaulding: Arizona Pastor Calls for Violence Against Gays, Congressman, President

by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

August 21, 2009 - 12:20pm (Print)

Pam Spaulding of Pam's House Blend reports on an Arizona Pastor who spews hatred toward--and even calls for killing of citizens, congressman and the president--from his pulpit, all while taking those nice tax exemptions.

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The World According to O'Reilly: If You Got It, You Were Asking for It

by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

March 25, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)

The reason that people blame Rihanna or any victim of a gender-based hate crime is that the supposed protection of the patriarchy is only extended to good girls.

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An Open Letter to Chris Brown and Rihanna

by Malika Saada Saar, Rebecca Project for Human Rights

March 10, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)

Please know that I recognize the need for privacy during a time of tragedy and attempted healing. But I ask that you consider how this might be a teaching moment that recognizes the sacredness of women and girls' lives.

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