Paul Ryan thinks he can unite the warring Republican factions in the House, yet he can’t even handle a few angry protesters in his hometown. After a couple of weeks of prodding by House Republicans, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin announced Tuesday night that he would run for Speaker of the House provided his Republican […]
Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams is paying for the mammograms of 53 women for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Williams chose that number to honor his mother, Sandra Hills, who passed away from breast cancer at the age of 53 after a decade long struggle with the disease. Williams had wanted to wear pink accessories […]
In a move that’s sure to piss off the religious evangelical right, some ordained ministers are showing support for abortion providers. Clergy from Methodist and Episcopal churches gathered in Cleveland, Ohio to bless an abortion clinic. “I’m here today standing alongside my fellow clergymen and clergywomen to say thank God for abortion providers,” said Rev. Harry Knox, […]
Elle Magazine has created a new video showcasing what happens when women are Photoshopped out of images in the workplace and in politics. Quartz reports that the video is a “series of disheartening images that serve an inspiring purpose,” adding that the video is part of a #morewomen campaign “launched by the magazine to elevate […]
“CampusLife sm” by Amariotti (talk) (Uploads) – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikipedia. California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed legislation on Saturday banning the carrying of concealed firearms on school and university campuses in the wake of the recent shooting at a community college in Oregon that left nine victims dead and […]