Trump Nominee for Defense Secretary Says He Won’t Oppose Women Serving in Combat
By: Paul D. Shinkman Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, indicated Thursday he would not oppose women serving in combat positions, among the greatest social changes to the armed forces imposed under President Barack Obama’s administration. In response to a question from Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., Mattis emphasized that no training standards should be changed for female troops. “The standards are the standards, and when people meet the standard, that’s the end of the discussion about that,” Mattis said during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Mattis, who retired in 2013 after more than 40 years of service, had previously indicated he disagreed with Obama’s decision to open up all combat jobs to women, citing concerns that included male-and-female relationships. Politico reported the issue would be a point of scrutiny for congressional Democrats considering both Mattis’ confirmation and a…
Egyptian Parliament Introduces Tougher Penalties for Sexual Harassment
In a bid to deter sexual harassment, an Egyptian parliamentary committee has approved a much-needed draft bill to toughen the laws on sexual harassment…
Kenya: Women Target Senior Leadership Positions in 2017
By: Anita Chepkoech and Angela Oketch More Kenyan women are throwing their hats in the ring for political positions in the western and southern…
Chile: Isabel Allende to Run for President in 2017
By: Tihomir Gligorevic Isabel Allende Bussi, the first female leader in the 83-year history of the Socialist Party of Chile (PS) and daughter of…
Keep your money where you can see it; Hanging in your Closet
By Boma Benjy – Iwuoha A famous 90’s Television character and style icon Carrie Bradshaw once said: “I like my money right where I can…
How do Cartoons affect a Child’s mind?
Cartoons are simple drawings showing the features of its subjects in humorously exaggerated ways; a narrative sequence of humorous drawings in a comic, magazine,…
Dr. Hadiyah Nicole Green: Beauty and Brains in Groundbreaking Cancer Research
Orphaned at an early age, Hadiyah-Nicole Green was raised by her aunt and uncle in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2003, she earned her bachelor’s…
Helping your teenage daughter out of that comfort zone
At some point in the life of a teenage girl, she may have felt shy, or withdrawn from her usual bubbly self. While this…
From the Runway to Maternal healthcare-Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede is the founder of the Liya Kebede Foundation (LKF) which was established in 2005 for the sole purpose of attending to…
Living Above Deadly Diseases- A Case of Alzheimer
Although Alzheimer’s disease affects both men and women, the condition is gaining attention as a women’s health issue. There is no known physiological link…
Why Women Could Be the Key to Uber’s Success in Argentina
Uber may get a bad rap in the US and in most of the world when it comes to drivers sexually assaulting women, but…
A Changing Middle East: New Jobs for Women in Saudi Arabia
By: Katie Beiter For the first time, women in Saudi Arabia are being allowed to work in pharmacies, herbal medicine stores and optical stores…
