Civil Rights

What if Kaitlyn Hunt Was an 18-Year Old Black Male?

What if Kaitlyn Hunt Was an 18-Year Old Black Male?
Call me crazy, but I believe firmly that the statutory laws are in place for a reason – to prevent the exploitation of young men and women who don’t have the ability to make informed decisions, who don’t have the ability to “consent.” Moving the boundaries on what constitutes statutory rape is a slippery slope. After all, would we be hearing this same outcry in Chicago, if an 18-year-old black male were given a similar plea offer or a similar charge with a 15-year-old white female victim?

52 YEARS LATE: Peace Corps Leaves Dark Ages Behind, Will Allow Same-Sex Couples to Serve Together

52 YEARS LATE: Peace Corps Leaves Dark Ages Behind, Will Allow Same-Sex Couples to Serve Together
The Peace Corps says it will begin accepting applications from same-sex domestic partners who want to serve together as volunteers overseas.

Not OK: Oklahoma Anti-Abortion Measure Harasses and Intimidates

Not OK: Oklahoma Anti-Abortion Measure Harasses and Intimidates
In another blow to civil rights and reproductive health options, Gov. Mary Fallin of Oklahoma signed a bill into law last week that allows tax payers to sue abortion providers should they allegedly fail to meet strict new reporting regulations—opening the door for frivolous lawsuits from anti-abortion religious zealots.

Step Off: Abercrombie Brand Hollister Violating Disabilities Act

Step Off: Abercrombie Brand Hollister Violating Disabilities Act
Abercrombie & Fitch surf-themed brand Hollister uses steps at many of its storefronts to create a beach shack atmosphere, steps that potential customers in wheelchairs can't exactly use in an effort to buy $40 t-shirts. It's a clear violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but the corporate clothier isn't going without a fight.

CO Becomes 11th State to Allow Same-Day Voter Registration

CO Becomes 11th State to Allow Same-Day Voter Registration
Colorado Democrats have successfully passed a massive elections reform bill that allows voters to register up until Election Day and still cast their ballots.

Yet Another Soldier In Charge of Sexual Assault Prevention Arrested

Yet Another Soldier In Charge of Sexual Assault Prevention Arrested
The manager of the sexual harassment and assault response program at Fort Campbell, Ky., was arrested in a domestic dispute and relieved of his post, authorities said Thursday.

In Georgia, Homosexuality is Against Religious Values, but Violence is Not

In Georgia, Homosexuality is Against Religious Values, but Violence is Not
Thousands of anti-gay protesters, including Orthodox priests, occupied a central street in Georgia's capital Friday, with some threatening to lash with stinging nettles any participant in a gay pride parade which was to take place there.

Another Soldier Assigned to Prevent Sexual Assaults Under Investigation for Misconduct

Another Soldier Assigned to Prevent Sexual Assaults Under Investigation for Misconduct
Lawmakers say they're outraged that for the second time this month a member of the armed forces assigned to help prevent sexual assaults in the military is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.

Watch: Crowd Cheers MN Same-Sex Marriage Bill Authors

Watch: Crowd Cheers MN Same-Sex Marriage Bill Authors
Senator Scott Dibble and Representative Karen Clark, sponsors of Minnesota's newly-passed marriage equality bill, emerge from the Senate Chambers to a large crowd of cheering supporters.

Merida, Once 'Brave' and Real, Is Just Another Porn Princess Now

Merida, Once 'Brave' and Real, Is Just Another Porn Princess Now
Just when it seemed Disney actually did something right with their creation of Merida, the fierce, funny, I-don't-need-no-Prince Charming-'cause-I-got-my-horse-and-bow-and-arrow hero of Brave, they've up and given her a "makeover" for her induction Saturday into the Disney Princess collection.

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