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Proxy Voting Bill Passes Despite Speaker's Veto
On July 24, 2024, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) passed a bill allowing proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson who deemed it unconstitutional; this led to the cancellation of House votes for the rest of the week.
Proxy Voting Bill Passes Despite Speaker's Veto
On July 24, 2024, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) passed a bill allowing proxy voting for new parents for up to 12 weeks, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson who deemed it unconstitutional; this led to the cancellation of House votes for the rest of the week.
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64% Bias Score
Slow Progress: Women Underrepresented in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Trades
Despite the Girls' Days since 2001, only 935 of 5,875 apprentices in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's trades were female in 2024, highlighting slow progress in overcoming gender stereotypes despite initiatives aiming to increase interest in technical careers for girls.
Slow Progress: Women Underrepresented in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Trades
Despite the Girls' Days since 2001, only 935 of 5,875 apprentices in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's trades were female in 2024, highlighting slow progress in overcoming gender stereotypes despite initiatives aiming to increase interest in technical careers for girls.
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40% Bias Score
Turning Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones: A Mother's Legacy and the Empowerment of Women
This Women's History Month reflection recounts the author's mother's journey from widowhood and financial hardship to entrepreneurial success, emphasizing resilience, mentorship, and the transformation of obstacles into stepping stones for future generations of women leaders.
Turning Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones: A Mother's Legacy and the Empowerment of Women
This Women's History Month reflection recounts the author's mother's journey from widowhood and financial hardship to entrepreneurial success, emphasizing resilience, mentorship, and the transformation of obstacles into stepping stones for future generations of women leaders.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth Mandates Gender-Neutral Fitness Standards for All Combat Military Jobs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo mandating gender-neutral physical fitness standards for all combat military jobs, effective immediately, sparking controversy among female service members and prompting a 60-day review of all military occupational specialties to determine which qualify as...
Hegseth Mandates Gender-Neutral Fitness Standards for All Combat Military Jobs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo mandating gender-neutral physical fitness standards for all combat military jobs, effective immediately, sparking controversy among female service members and prompting a 60-day review of all military occupational specialties to determine which qualify as...
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Judges and Prosecutors Criticize Montero's Remarks on Alves Acquittal
Spanish judicial associations rebuked Vice President María Jesús Montero for criticizing the Dani Alves acquittal, asserting that such comments threaten the rule of law by undermining judicial independence and the presumption of innocence; they emphasized that judicial decisions are based on thoroug...
Spanish Judges and Prosecutors Criticize Montero's Remarks on Alves Acquittal
Spanish judicial associations rebuked Vice President María Jesús Montero for criticizing the Dani Alves acquittal, asserting that such comments threaten the rule of law by undermining judicial independence and the presumption of innocence; they emphasized that judicial decisions are based on thoroug...
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44% Bias Score
WWII "Rosies" Honored with Congressional Gold Medals
In New Orleans, eighteen women who worked as "Rosies" in WWII defense industries during the war received Congressional Gold Medals at the National World War II Museum; their service challenged gender roles and impacted the American labor landscape, a legacy the museum is working to preserve through ...
WWII "Rosies" Honored with Congressional Gold Medals
In New Orleans, eighteen women who worked as "Rosies" in WWII defense industries during the war received Congressional Gold Medals at the National World War II Museum; their service challenged gender roles and impacted the American labor landscape, a legacy the museum is working to preserve through ...
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32% Bias Score
France Redefines Rape: Consent Takes Center Stage
The French National Assembly adopted a law redefining rape to prioritize the absence of consent, marking a significant shift in legal approach and aiming to increase convictions and better protect victims, following sixteen months of parliamentary work and a recommendation from the Conseil d'Etat.
France Redefines Rape: Consent Takes Center Stage
The French National Assembly adopted a law redefining rape to prioritize the absence of consent, marking a significant shift in legal approach and aiming to increase convictions and better protect victims, following sixteen months of parliamentary work and a recommendation from the Conseil d'Etat.
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40% Bias Score
Mexican Congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco's Immunity Retained Amidst Sexual Abuse Accusations
Former Mexican football star and current congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco is accused of sexual abuse by a woman claiming to be a relative; a request to remove his immunity from prosecution was rejected by the Chamber of Deputies on March 25, 2025, by a vote of 291 to 158, sparking protests.
Mexican Congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco's Immunity Retained Amidst Sexual Abuse Accusations
Former Mexican football star and current congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco is accused of sexual abuse by a woman claiming to be a relative; a request to remove his immunity from prosecution was rejected by the Chamber of Deputies on March 25, 2025, by a vote of 291 to 158, sparking protests.
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60% Bias Score
Leading with Inclusion Amidst Legal and Political Challenges
This article examines the challenges leaders face in navigating the complex landscape of workplace inclusion, emphasizing the importance of taking a definitive stance, embracing conversations, and building communication skills to navigate this difficult time.
Leading with Inclusion Amidst Legal and Political Challenges
This article examines the challenges leaders face in navigating the complex landscape of workplace inclusion, emphasizing the importance of taking a definitive stance, embracing conversations, and building communication skills to navigate this difficult time.
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48% Bias Score
Denmark Mandates Military Service for Women
Denmark will introduce mandatory military service for women starting July 1, 2024, following similar policies in Norway and Sweden, and contrasting with the voluntary nature of service in the US and other nations.
Denmark Mandates Military Service for Women
Denmark will introduce mandatory military service for women starting July 1, 2024, following similar policies in Norway and Sweden, and contrasting with the voluntary nature of service in the US and other nations.
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36% Bias Score
Denmark Makes Military Service Mandatory for Women
Denmark's parliament approved mandatory military service for women starting July 1, 2025, joining other Scandinavian countries like Norway and Sweden, and countries such as Israel and several in Africa and Asia, in requiring women to serve.
Denmark Makes Military Service Mandatory for Women
Denmark's parliament approved mandatory military service for women starting July 1, 2025, joining other Scandinavian countries like Norway and Sweden, and countries such as Israel and several in Africa and Asia, in requiring women to serve.
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40% Bias Score
England to Offer Free Emergency Contraception in All Pharmacies
England will make emergency contraception free at all pharmacies nationwide later this year to address regional disparities in access and reduce pressure on general practitioners, aligning with similar policies already in place across other UK regions for up to 17 years.
England to Offer Free Emergency Contraception in All Pharmacies
England will make emergency contraception free at all pharmacies nationwide later this year to address regional disparities in access and reduce pressure on general practitioners, aligning with similar policies already in place across other UK regions for up to 17 years.
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44% Bias Score
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