Women & Girls

January 28, 2021

The DHS issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday on the growing threat from “violent domestic extremists." And, a near-total ban on abortion in Poland took effect after the country's top court confirmed its highly divisive ruling. Also, one person has been killed and more than 220 others have been injured in the Lebanese city of Tripoli, during protests over strict COVID-19 lockdown measures.

Lifestyle & Belief

South Korea’s baby boost for married couples excludes nontraditional families

The World

January 22, 2021

South Korea wants more couples to have babies — but not all families are equal. Same-sex marriage is banned, and there are no laws that protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination. Single mothers also face stigma.

Top of The World

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban

The World

January 22, 2021

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President Joe Biden seeks a five-year extension with Russia on the New START treaty — the only deal left that limits the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals — with just weeks before it expires on Feb. 5.

Lifestyle & Belief

Can Spain’s new paternity leave law address entrenched gender roles?

The World

January 21, 2021

Starting this year, fathers in Spain have four months of federal mandated paid leave — the same amount of time mothers have had for years. While that puts Spain ahead of many European countries, some critics say the law won't do much to change gender norms and roles.

Music

Artist Shungudzo feels an urgency to 'use her words' to fight against racism

The World

January 18, 2021

In her music and poetry, Shungudzo tackles the racist experiences she had growing up in Zimbabwe and the US.

The Sacred Nation

The Irish govt and Catholic Church apologized for abusive mother-and-baby homes. Survivors say it’s not enough.

The World

January 15, 2021

The apologies follow a five-year investigation that found an “appalling level of infant mortality” in the institutions.

Reproductive rights

Bill legalizing abortion passed in pope's native Argentina

Associated Press

December 30, 2020

The vote means that abortion will be legalized up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother's life.

Arts, Culture & Media

Happy Birthday, Jane Austen! 245 years on, devotees celebrate with virtual tours of the writer's home

The World

December 16, 2020

This year, Jane Austen fans are drawing parallels between the novelist's 18th-century life of limited freedoms and the pandemic of 2020.

Top of The World

European leaders approve stimulus package; Argentina moves to legalize abortion; SCOTUS rules on no-fly list

The World

December 11, 2020

European Parliament lawmakers have finally approved a coronavirus stimulus package in a compromise that allows EU funds to be made conditional on respect for European values. Argentina moved toward legalizing abortion, a step closer to honoring a promise made by President Alberto Fernández. And the US Supreme Court ruled Muslim Americans included on the no-fly list after refusing to become informants can sue federal officials.

Reproductive rights

Argentina's lower house approves bill legalizing abortion

Associated Press

December 11, 2020

Lawmakers in Argentina's lower house on Friday passed a bill that would legalize elective abortions to the 14th week of pregnancy, a proposal from President Alberto Fernández in response to long-sought demands from women's rights activists in the homeland of Pope Francis.

Women & Girls

DHS issues warning on 'violent domestic extremists'

South Korea’s baby boost for married couples excludes nontraditional families

Biden seeks to extend US-Russia arms deal; Controversial tweet from Iran's supreme leader; Honduras set for permanent abortion ban

Updated

Can Spain’s new paternity leave law address entrenched gender roles?

Artist Shungudzo feels an urgency to 'use her words' to fight against racism

The Irish govt and Catholic Church apologized for abusive mother-and-baby homes. Survivors say it’s not enough.

Bill legalizing abortion passed in pope's native Argentina

Happy Birthday, Jane Austen! 245 years on, devotees celebrate with virtual tours of the writer's home

European leaders approve stimulus package; Argentina moves to legalize abortion; SCOTUS rules on no-fly list

Argentina's lower house approves bill legalizing abortion

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