In the tradition of St. Patrick’s Day, many cities will be celebrating the Irish heritage of their citizens in a flood of green, surrounded by the aroma of corned beef […]
Author: Lindsey O'Brien
Underwear Under Siege
Picture this: You’re on your way to work, it was particularly warm, so you decided to wear a dress. The train, subway or bus you are riding is crowded. You […]
Senate Passes New Procedures for Prosecuting Military Sexual Assault
Having seen the Pentagon report of 26,000 cases of military sexual assault in 2012, with only 10 percent being prosecuted, is the U.S. Congress finally going to take military sexual […]
NEWSFLASH: University of California Creates New Guidelines After Facing Sexual Assault Complaints
The University of California has created new guidelines for campus administrators to report sexual assault. They are now required to report more types of violence and harassment, provide more support […]
Alaskan Assemblyman Takes Aim at Ms.
SEE UPDATE AT BOTTOM The Co-op Market Grocery and Deli of Fairbanks, AK, is a small local market that sells natural foods while allowing local citizens to invest in […]
NEWSFLASH: Texas Abortion Restrictions Close Down Three More Women’s Health Clinics
Since Texas passed House Bill 2 last summer, which placed new restrictions on abortion services, women’s health centers have been closing down across the state. Only 19 of the 44 […]
Paul Ryan: Full Stomach, Empty Soul
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc) didn’t major in psychology, so maybe that’s why he turned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs on its head when he pontificated at the Conservative Political Action Conference […]
We Spleen Florida Justice
If you’re going to fire a gun in Florida, make sure you hit your target. At least that seems the only way to evade conviction. George Zimmerman was found not-guilty […]
Of Frats, Rape Culture and #TFM
Freshman year of college, as I was on my way to my first fraternity party, I remembered the rule: Don’t bring any guys. Only girls would be let in to […]
Jim Crow of the 21st Century: Religious Rights Bills
Arizona is the first state to pass a “religious rights” bill in both its House and Senate, which would have allowed business owners to refuse service to any person they felt infringed on their personal religious beliefs.