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Afghan University Women Feared This Dark Day

Taliban’s Ban on Women Attending Universities a Cruel Assault on Rights

(NEW YORK, NY) - On Tuesday, the Taliban announced a ban on women attending universities “until further notice,” a misleading use of language by the Taliban to dampen expected public and international outrage. But by now we know what that means.

Going to university has been a fragile ray of hope that many young Afghan women have been holding on to; a glimmer of hope that quickly disappeared.

USWNT Claims CONCACAF Women`s Championship

The numbers speak for themselves.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The United States Women’s Soccer team keeps collecting trophies and medals for what’s one of the most filled cabinets in the history of the women’s game.

This time, it was the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in Mexico, where the USA beat Canada thanks to a goal by Alex Morgan, one of the most known faces of this team.

Vow of Silence (but not quite yet)

A man's opinion on men's opinions on women's business.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Dear Fellow Men,

Time to let women speak their minds about the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade. Men have spoken, made rules, passed laws, literally pontificated, and generally exercised dominator control over women far far far too long.

Archbishop Cordileone Bans House Speaker Pelosi`s on her Pro-Choice Stance

Why has the Archbishop singled out Pelosi?

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - First some caveats: I am not a Roman Catholic; I just voted again for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.Calif) as my Representative; I support a woman’s right to an abortion; and I am certainly not a religious scholar.

But I do take issue with San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s directive to local priests to deny House Speaker Pelosi Holy Communion because of her support for abortion rights.

U.S. Supreme Court Poised to Reverse Roe v. Wade

Thirteen states have trigger laws that would automatically ban abortions.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - A leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion in the Mississippi case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, indicates that the Court is poised to reverse the 1973 landmark decision of Roe v. Wade.

Dobbs would not ban abortions. Rather, individual states would decide whether and when abortions would be legal.

80% of the American Public Want Abortion to Stay Legal

Oregon Reproductive Health Justice and Rights groups respond to leaked SCOTUS draft decision overturning abortion rights

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “Oregonians should know today that abortion is still legal. It remains a constitutional right throughout the United States and we are protected here in Oregon by state law.

"Regardless of this leaked decision, or the final ruling, abortion will remain legal and accessible in our state,” said An Do, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon.

How to Attract the Girl of Your Dreams: Tips on Flirting

Dating should be really fun for both of you. Think ahead!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Lots of men think that there is nothing difficult in flirting with women. Those guys have probably been born with a so-called “gift from nature”. However, it does not mean that all the rest of their competition will stand aside. It's important to make a great first impression, and to keep her attention.

Good flirting can be an acquired talent. The only thing a man needs is practice.

Attractive Businesswomen Viewed as Less Trustworthy Femmes Fatales

Stereotypes are alive and well. The study results were independent of the women’s role or industry.

(PULLMAN, Wash.) - A Washington State University researcher says attractive businesswomen are considered less trustworthy, less truthful and more worthy of being fired than less attractive women.

This “femme fatale effect,” as she and a University of Colorado colleague call it, goes beyond a commonly accepted explanation that attractive women simply aren’t seen as fitting in traditionally masculine roles.

Salem Women`s March 2019 is Coming Up

The event is Saturday, January 19th from 11 a.m - 3 p.m. at the Oregon State Capitol Steps/Mall on Court Street.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Thousands of women from Salem, Eugene and surrounding areas will rally and march in Salem, along with thousands of women in cities across the country and the globe on Saturday, January 19, 2019 as part of the third annual Women's March.

“The Women’s March is not just a March, it is a movement and it has shown its power the change political outcomes and the direction our society is going,” said Debbie Miller, President of the organizing Board for this year’s Women’s March in Salem.

One Year Passes-By, And The Vacuum Continues To Grow!

Chandrakala Ratnayake (nee Senanayake): One Year Remembrance
(May 12th 2017 – May 12th 2018)

(LOS ANGELES) - She was the very special person who brought light into my life, from the day I was born, not only in times of joy, but in times of deep sorrow and struggle.

Even though she has been gone throughout one whole year, which I felt like a lifetime, I still feel her ray of light falling on me from heaven above.