Perhaps we are reaching a point at which America's love of programs and councils and special celebrations perpetuates a perceived disenfranchisement of American women. Let's focus on creating a new mindset - human first, then female.

As medical technology advances making the impossible, possible - reproductive rights will remain a very political and controversial topic in America. Women as well as men must keep themselves keenly informed.

The issue of female assignment to military combat units is not a typical equality among the sexes dilemma. Perhaps gender does at times deserve consideration.

Since this presidential election appears to be a game of cards, why not make the most of race and gender?

Has the truth regarding the actual rights of Libyan women become evident in the face of Eman al-Obeidy? Where is she and is she safe?

Was the murder of Aasiya Hassan by her husband an honor killing or just another horrific case of domestic violence? How this tragedy must affect American law and public policy for the protection of women similarly situated.

Sarah Palin's speech, written by Matthew Scully, raises politically worthy questions: Why him? Who chose him? and What did she compromise??

America and now Italy?? What fear the female breast strikes in the hearts of politicians and why women must work together to overcome it.

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Women are often held to a higher standard of public judgment when it comes to crimes committed against children. Nancy Garrido must not be judged for her participation in the abduction of Jaycee Dugard based upon her gender.