Officially topping the list of countries we love is Iceland. Iceland’s Parliament, Althingi, voted unanimously (49 to 0) on June 11 to legalize gay marriage. The nation of about 320,000 […]
Author: Danielle Kraten
Newsflash: USA Swimming = Catholic Church?
20/20 has broken news of pervasive sexual misconduct and abuse by coaches in USA Swimming, the governing body that oversees all levels of the sport, including the Olympics. Thirty-six coaches […]
Women Workers in “Non-Traditional Occupations” to Receive $1.8 Million in Grants From U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor announced $1.8 million in grants for community-based organizations that assist women workers in acquiring and retaining non-traditional occupations.
UN Climate Panel Lacks Women
Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General, has created a UN group that will oversee financing to developing countries to help fight global warming. Problem is, of the 19 team members appointed, none were women.