Senate Passes NDAA with Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Military Children
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a ban on TRICARE covering gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members, despite Democratic opposition; the bill now awaits President Biden's decision, while also including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enl...
Senate Passes NDAA with Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Military Children
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a ban on TRICARE covering gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members, despite Democratic opposition; the bill now awaits President Biden's decision, while also including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enl...
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48% Bias Score
Brazilian Lesbian Couple Receives Catholic Blessing Amidst Internal Church Conflict
In March 2023, Pamella Barbosa and Érika Guerreiro, a lesbian couple, received a blessing from a Jesuit community in Brasília after facing rejection in a more conservative parish; this highlights the ongoing tension within the Catholic Church regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion following the Vatican's 2022 a...
Brazilian Lesbian Couple Receives Catholic Blessing Amidst Internal Church Conflict
In March 2023, Pamella Barbosa and Érika Guerreiro, a lesbian couple, received a blessing from a Jesuit community in Brasília after facing rejection in a more conservative parish; this highlights the ongoing tension within the Catholic Church regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion following the Vatican's 2022 a...
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32% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects \$10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Package
The UK government rejected a \$10.5 billion compensation package for over 3 million Waspi women affected by state pension age changes, sparking a potential major rebellion within the Labour party and accusations of betrayal despite previous support for the women.
UK Government Rejects \$10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Package
The UK government rejected a \$10.5 billion compensation package for over 3 million Waspi women affected by state pension age changes, sparking a potential major rebellion within the Labour party and accusations of betrayal despite previous support for the women.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Double-Surname Law Faces Legal Challenges
In 2023, 8780 Dutch babies received double surnames, but 14 mothers failed to add their surname after separation due to the law requiring both parents' consent, prompting legal challenges and calls for reform.
Dutch Double-Surname Law Faces Legal Challenges
In 2023, 8780 Dutch babies received double surnames, but 14 mothers failed to add their surname after separation due to the law requiring both parents' consent, prompting legal challenges and calls for reform.
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72% Bias Score
First African Woman Appointed to Lead UN Peacekeeping Force
Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana became the first African woman to lead the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), tasked with maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria, succeeding Lieutenant-General Nirmal Kumar Thapa of Nepal in December 2024; her appointment reflects the UN's commitm...
First African Woman Appointed to Lead UN Peacekeeping Force
Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana became the first African woman to lead the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), tasked with maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria, succeeding Lieutenant-General Nirmal Kumar Thapa of Nepal in December 2024; her appointment reflects the UN's commitm...
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
UK Government Rejects Pension Compensation for 3.6 Million Women
The UK government refused compensation to 3.6 million women affected by state pension age increases, rejecting a parliamentary ombudsman's recommendation for payouts of £1,000-£2,950 per person due to claims of sufficient awareness and no direct financial loss, despite a 28-month delay in notifying ...
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56% Bias Score
Mississippi Woman Kills Estranged Husband After Divorce Finalization
A Mississippi woman, Tanya Saucier, shot and killed her estranged husband, James Ray Saucier, outside a courthouse immediately after their divorce was finalized on Tuesday, resulting in her arrest on murder charges.
Mississippi Woman Kills Estranged Husband After Divorce Finalization
A Mississippi woman, Tanya Saucier, shot and killed her estranged husband, James Ray Saucier, outside a courthouse immediately after their divorce was finalized on Tuesday, resulting in her arrest on murder charges.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects £10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Package
The UK government rejected a £10.5 billion compensation package for Waspi women due to economic constraints, despite previous Labour support for the campaign; this decision has sparked political criticism and raises questions about future welfare commitments.
UK Government Rejects £10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Package
The UK government rejected a £10.5 billion compensation package for Waspi women due to economic constraints, despite previous Labour support for the campaign; this decision has sparked political criticism and raises questions about future welfare commitments.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
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56% Bias Score
Pub Study Reveals Evolutionary Basis of 'First Round' Behavior
A Harvard University study of 160 groups in Boston pubs found that men in male-dominated groups quickly buy the first round to attract women, while men in female-dominated groups delay, supporting the theory of a genetic imperative for resource display in mate selection.
Pub Study Reveals Evolutionary Basis of 'First Round' Behavior
A Harvard University study of 160 groups in Boston pubs found that men in male-dominated groups quickly buy the first round to attract women, while men in female-dominated groups delay, supporting the theory of a genetic imperative for resource display in mate selection.
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76% Bias Score
4B Movement: Global Feminist Protest Against Male Violence and Sexism
The 4B movement, a South Korean feminist protest against male violence and sexism, gained US traction after the 2024 election, highlighting global concerns about women's rights and exposing online misogynistic backlash.
4B Movement: Global Feminist Protest Against Male Violence and Sexism
The 4B movement, a South Korean feminist protest against male violence and sexism, gained US traction after the 2024 election, highlighting global concerns about women's rights and exposing online misogynistic backlash.
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48% Bias Score
Gillibrand Urges Biden to Certify ERA to Protect Reproductive Rights
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment to bolster reproductive rights, despite potential legal challenges due to lapsed ratification deadlines and rescissions by some states; the White House is considering the proposal.
Gillibrand Urges Biden to Certify ERA to Protect Reproductive Rights
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment to bolster reproductive rights, despite potential legal challenges due to lapsed ratification deadlines and rescissions by some states; the White House is considering the proposal.
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32% Bias Score