"Look in the mirror tonight.
Would they have hanged you then?
Ask how they're stopping you now.
Where have the witches gone?
Where are the witches now?
Here we are.
Here we are."
-Lament for the Witches, Vinegar Tom
On this page, you can find links to news articles and information about current events- specifically in terms of women's issues, and especially the recent controversy over legislation involving contraceptives.
UPDATE: There are now newly added links to articles regarding the position of women internationally, as women in many other countries still face severe oppression and conservative beliefs towards their rights.
This article, posted to CNN.com on International Women's Day, re-evaluates the position of women and how far (or not) we've come.
A summary of the recent political events surrounding women's issues, particularly health.
After a Georgetown law student spoke in Congress to help support legislation that requires employers to include contraception in their insurance packages, Rush Limbaugh made what has been widely deemed an inappropriate retort.
Sandra Fluke's response to Limbaugh's name-calling.
Since politics have been so focused on women's reproductive issues, Ohio senator Nina Turner introduced a bill that would require men to see a sex therapist and undergo cardiac stress-testing before being prescribed Viagra. After all, women ought to return the favor and be equally concerned over men's reproductive health.
More proposed laws concerning men's reproductive health issues.
A Moroccan teenager committed suicide after she was forced to marry her rapist under traditional marital law systems. This is a sad story, but also a demonstration of how women still bear the brunt of difficult social conditions in many places in the world.
More perspective on the role of women's rights during this election season.
This article addresses the issue of female foeticide in India, where male babies and boys are valued more than females.
Muslim women are fighting to change conservative, outdated marital codes in India.
A blogging community of feminists that consistently posts up-to-date news, links, and editorials about women's rights and issues. *Be prepared for strong opinions expressed on this site. They are not, nor do they claim to be, any kind of unbiased news source. The site's purpose is to express women's and feminists' voices.
This is an excellent source for any research or statistics regarding reproductive issues and health. The goal of the institute is to promote knowledge about sexual health. Aside from conducting a number of studies, the Guttmacher Institute also offers educational resources. Recommended for continued research!
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