While Hawaii sits on the verge of sanctioning marriage or “domestic partnership” by couples of the same sex, opponents of same-sex unions are complaining about the potential societal impact of such unions and their cost to state and federal agencies. Peter Knight, a Republican member of the California Assembly and chief sponsor of the state’s […]
After remarking that Microsoft did not employ a single “secretary” and that the company wanted nothing to do with “secretaries,” computer mogul Bill Gates has written an apology to this week’s Administrative Assistant Adviser magazine. He stated that while Microsoft support staff go by the title of “administrative assistant” rather than secretary, he has the […]
According to attorney J.W. Carney, Jr., John Salvi killed two abortion clinic workers and wounded five others because he was driven by schizophrenic delusions. Carney stressed that this case is about “not what happened, or by whom it happened, but why it happened.” However, Assistant District Attorney John Kivlan noted in his opening statement that […]
On Tuesday, a federal court ruled that by not properly investigating claims of sexual harassment by an employee, Columbia University implicitly condoned that behavior. The jury found that Columbia must pay Sharon Karibian $450,000. Ms. Karibian had reported that her supervisor, Mark Urban, had threatened to cut her hours if she did not have and […]
The opening statements are set to begin today in the trial of accused Brookline shooter John Salvi. On Tuesday, the jury was taken to see the two abortion clinics where the two women were murdered. Although the murders were not specifically discussed, the jury was asked to note the structure of the building and most […]
Opponents of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual College Conference of the Southeastern United States had attempted to stop the upcoming conference from being held at the University of Alabama. However, a US District Judge rejected their claims that it was illegal for a taxpayer-funded school to support such a conference. The school had stood behind […]
Fortune magazine released the results of a mail-in questionnaire survey today regarding women’s and men’s attitudes in the workplace. They found that most women (54%) thought female employees worked harder than their male counterparts, whereas only 17% of men agreed. As for applying for jobs, 77% of women thought that they had to have more […]
The Virginia Assembly voted to allow longer maternity stays for new mothers. In a unanimous decision of both houses, the legislation puts the decision on how long a woman and her newborn can remain in the hospital into the hands of her doctor. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Jane H. Woods (R) who noted, […]
Tonight, Marcia Ann Gillespie, editor in chief of Ms. magazine and Gloria Steinem, the magazine’s co-founder, will honor twelve recipients of the Women of the Year awards. This year’s winners include: Marcia Clark, Susan Sarandon, Candace Gingrich, Daw Aaung San Suu Kyi, Oseola McCarty, Shannon Faulkner, and Preema Mathai- Davis.
In an effort to help families and children, President Clinton announced in his weekly radio address his commitment to raise the minimum wage. We’re trying to pass welfare reform which supports both work and child-rearing, and we ought to raise the minimum wage,” he stated. Clinton noted that, No parent can raise a child on […]
In a meeting in Des Moines on Saturday, many Republican presidential candidates signed a pledge vowing to not grant legal acceptance to same sex marriages. The meeting was organized by the National Campaign to Protect the Sanctity of Marriage and was held at the First Federated Church. Alan Keyes, Pat Buchanan, and Sen. Phil Gramm […]
Last August, state and federal agents raided a garment-factory sweatshop in Los Angeles and found 72 Thai immigrants confined to a compound ringed with razor wire and spiked fences. On Friday, seven operators pleaded guilty to violating federal civil rights laws. The immigrants were told that they had to repay the cost of their transportation […]
On Thursday, President Clinton ordered the military to not order any more B-2 “stealth” bombers because they are too costly and not needed for the nation’s security. His decision came after reading a National Security Council review on the necessity of the bombers for national security, which advised that the money should be spent on […]
The case of Dr. Maureen Polsby vs Donna Shalala, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is being heard by Judge Chasanaw at the US Federal District Courthouse in Greenbelt, MD. Today, Dr. Jonathan Pinkis, former Chairman of Neurology at Georgetown, is scheduled to testify that Dr. Polsby is making up her claims […]
On Thursday February 8, President Clinton signed into law the Telecommunications Act which includes a clause that will create an on-line abortion ban. This Internet “gag rule” curtails the ability of women to share and exchange information on abortion and abortion services. Feminist Majority Foundation President, Eleanor Smeal noted, “The Telecommunications Act is transforming the […]
The case of Dr. Maureen Polsby vs Donna Shalala, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is being heard by Judge Chasanaw at the US Federal District Courthouse in Greenbelt, MD. Today, Dr. Tom Chase, the branch chief, is expected to take the stand. Dr. Chase is Dr. Polsby’s accused sexual harasser. To […]
Over 3,200 feminists converged on the Sheraton Washington Hotel February 2-4, for the first ever national feminist exposition. The Feminist Majority Foundation with 299 co-sponsoring organizations showed the nation that feminism is strong and growing. They also debunked the myth that today’s young woman are not a supporter of this movement — about 35% of […]
In an attempt to prove his insanity plea, Brookline shooter John Slavi, struggled and shouted while throwing over a table during his trial on Wednesday. He shouted for his right to speak with the press, declaring, This is unconstitutional. . . I have the right to speak to the people.” Even Judge Barbara Dortch-Okara noted […]
Judge John DiNoto has ruled that a landlord may evict the Long Island Gynecological service. The lease permits abortions on the premises but, under new terms agreed to in January, the lease prohibits any activity that “jeopardizes the safety and prope rty of other tenants.” Because many persons have violently attacked clinic members and other […]
Judge Sam C. Point, Jr, who presides over the silicone breast implant case, released new details on Friday concerning the proposed settlement. The release includes proposals that would once again reduce the amount paid to the thousands of women injure d by the implants. Court officials also plan to increase scrutiny of possible fraud by […]
