Jezebel: Equality

Republican Politician Offers a Heartwarming Defense of Gay Marriage

Cassie Murdoch — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:05:00 EST

Colorado's Lady Politicians Are Kicking Ass

Erin Gloria Ryan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:15:00 EST

Colorado was the first state to allow women to vote and the first state to elect a woman to the legislature. Now, it continues to be a national leader for women in politics, with a legislature comprised of an astonishing 41% women. More »

'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Is Officially Over

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:01:00 EDT

As of 12:01 tonight, homosexuals are allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military! Though Republicans recently tried one last time to stall the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" by claiming the new rules haven't been adequately examined, Pentagon press secretary George Little said on Monday that 97% of the military has undergone training on the new law. He added, "No one should be left with the impression that we are unprepared. We are prepared for repeal." In a few hours the Pentagon will start acting on applications it's received from openly gay recruits, and official "Repeal Day" celebrations are scheduled around the country — but feel free to hold one wherever you are. More »

The Lesbian Juror Who Could Change The Course Of Discrimination Cases

Irin Carmon — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:50:53 EDT

A gay Nigerian inmate said he was just trying to hug a prison guard, but he was charged with assault after the guard fell. In jury selection for the case, the dismissal of a lesbian may change whether sexual orientation is protected by the constitution. More »

Kelly Ripa's Antiquated Social Extremism

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:46:47 EDT

"Any feminist out there that disagrees with me, I am sorry, but it's gone ridiculous now." So said Kelly Ripa this morning as she and Regis discussed dining etiquette. More »

What The Division Of Housework Does To Your Stress Levels

Irin Carmon — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:20:26 EDT

According to researchers who observed 30 dual-earner couples in Los Angeles with at least one child aged 8-10, women are screwed. More »

Why Wikipedia Needs More Ladies

Anna North — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:12:00 EST

Just 15% of Wikipedia contributors are women — and while this may be why Sex and the City gets a shorter entry than The Sopranos (not that we object to that), it has more important implications too. More »

Let Women Soldiers Serve in Combat, Says Panel

Lauri Apple — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:00:02 EST

Women soldiers can serve in combat support roles, but not in straight-up combat. A military panel made up of current and retired officers wants the Pentagon to change that. What kinds of craptastic opposing arguments can we expect to hear? More »

Dudeliness is Next To Godliness

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:30:20 EST

I'm often told that I'm "like a guy,"and I'm expected to receive it as a compliment. Why? More »

Saudi Clerics Call for Banning Female Cashiers

Lauri Apple — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:48:00 EDT

Claiming that it violates rules requiring "strict segregation of the sexes," Saudi Arabia's top Islamic clerics have called for a fatwa ending the immoral culture of female cashierdom. Geez, is there anything these cleric guys say Saudi women can do? More »

Watch Alec Baldwin (Hilariously) Show His Support For Gay Marriage

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:05:00 EDT

Quoth the man known as Jack Donaghy: "No one tells a New Yorker that they can't marry Jesse Tyler Ferguson." More »

The Most Entertaining Homophobic Smackdowns

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:25:00 EDT

In case you needed a reminder that laughter is the best medicine, even against bigotry, here is a video compilation of the funniest protests signs against gay protesters (you follow)? Ignore the John Mayer and smile at what's right. More »

Cheerleading Is Not A Sport, Because Some Judge Says So

Katy Kelleher — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:37:00 EDT

A federal judge in Connecticut has ruled that cheerleading isn't really a sport. Many cheerleaders would beg to differ. More »

Women Push For Equal Potty Rights

Katy Kelleher — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:15:00 EDT

On average, women take twice as long to get in and out of public restrooms. And many places still don't have adequate facilities for women. Is this simply an inconvenience, or a sign of a greater problem? More »

Free Drinks And Ladies' Night: Is The Whole Thing Sexist?

Katy Kelleher — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EDT

Our favorite anti-feminist lawyer is back, and for once, he's gloating rather than complaining. According to the Star Tribune, Roy Den Hollander was pretty excited to hear that the Minnesota Department of Human Rights has cracked down on Ladies' Night. More »

Sex, College Degrees & Campus Equity

Gwen Sharp, PhD. — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Andrea sent us a link to a post at Carpe Diem about the growing sex gap in college degrees. Current Department of Education estimates have women earning over 60% of all college degrees within 8 years: More »

Navy Wives Worry About The Threat Of Women On Subs

Katy Kelleher — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:40:00 EDT

The first women to serve on U.S. submarines will begin officer training this summer. Although the cadets and their officers are excited about the historic change, not everyone is excited. Navy wives, worried about their men, have begun to complain. More »

"Women Can Be Just As Violent As Men:" The Real Lesson Of Amy Bishop

Anna North — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST

Neuroscientist Amy Bishop — now under investigation for her 1986 shooting of her brother as well as the murder of three of her colleagues — shows that women can be killers. Why is everyone so surprised? More »

Fashion Publicist Kelly Cutrone, In Five Easy Quotes

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST

Can it be said again that Kelly Cutrone is awesome? Perspicacious, hard-headed, and demonstrative of the hard work that goes into an often frothy-seeming job? I've often wondered what someone as smart as she is doing on reality television. More »

Closing The Global Gender Gap Requires Effort Every Level

LatoyaPeterson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:00 EST

What's the secret that allows Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to take the top four spots in gender equality rankings, while the UK stalls at rank 15 and the US trails at 31? More »

Gay Marriage Defeated In Maine

Kate Harding — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Last night, 53% of Maine voters won the right to dictate whom their fellow citizens can marry, voting to repeal a state law that would have allowed same-sex marriage. More »

On Women, War & The Elections In Afghanistan

LatoyaPeterson — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:40:00 EDT

Today's New York Times has a number of pieces discussing the climate surrounding the current elections in Afghanistan. I asked Patricia DeGennaro, expert on U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security, to help walk us though the major issues. More »

Protecting The Rights Of Men

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:40:00 EDT

"While measures against groping, such as setting women-only carriages, have been effective to a certain extent, no measures have been taken against false charges of groping... In the spirit of gender-equality, a male-only carriage must be introduced." [Reuters] More »

Drew Barrymore: Kind Of Blue

Anna Holmes — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:50:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, May 26. Image via Getty]

Heart Of Starkness

Anna Holmes — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:10:00 EDT

[San Francisco, May 26. Image via Getty]

NH Votes Down Gay Marriage Bill

Katy Kelleher — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:20:00 EDT

New Hampshire lawmakers have rejected a bill that would allow gays the right to marry because of the religious protections it included, which would allow those opposed to gay marriage to refuse couples certain services. An amended version is expected to go through next week. [Time & Reuters] More »

White House Council On Women And Girls Is Subject Of Criticism

Megan Carpentier — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:20:00 EDT

Yesterday, President Barack Obama created the White House Council on Women and Girls and made adviser Valerie Jarrett its head. Apparently, we're all supposed to be mad as hell and unwilling to take it anymore. More »

New Steps In Muslim Women's Fight For Eqality

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:30:00 EST

Over the weekend, Saudi Arabia appointed its first female minister, while, at a conference in Malaysia, Muslim women discussed how to demand more rights by reinterpreting Islam's tenets. More »

Feminists Miffed At Hillary-Hating Ms. Magazine

Megan Carpentier — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:20:00 EST

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Ann Bartow at the Feminist Law Professors blog and Amy Siskind at The Daily Beast have their collective (organic cotton, sweatshop-free) panties in a wad over this Ms. magazine cover. More »

Hillary As Sec Of State: Some Call It The "Women's Spot"

Megan Carpentier — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST

Wait, did the women's movement suddenly stop being about obtaining and maintaining equality and start becoming about placing humans with the appropriate reproductive equipment in the biggest and best seats of political power, regardless of their politics? Did we miss a memo? Because with the latest round of kvetching about how Hillary Clinton's new gig is somehow a missed opportunity for the women's movement, it's starting to seem like it. More »

Hillary Clinton Might Not Want Barack When Ted's On The Other Line

Megan Carpentier — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:40:00 EST

Hillary Clinton has not agreed to be Obama's Secretary of State even if she is officially offered it. [Politico]
She has, however, been asked to head Ted Kennedy's health reform task force next year. [The Hill]
Mr. Jowls will remain the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security. Jane Hamsher and others say, in so many words, fuck that guy. [Politico, Firedoglake, Politico]
Chuck Norris might be able to defeat ninjas, cowboys and anyone who talks back, but what he's really, really scared of is boys who like to kiss other boys (we assume that, like most raging homophobes, he furiously masturbates to girl-on-girl porn). Chuck Norris, I have watched gay bear porn and survived with nary a scratch. I double dog dare you. [Queerty]

Do Men Who Do Housework Get Laid More?

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST

"Men Who Do Housework May Get More Sex," the headline of this AP story reads. Well, duh. Anyway, a report released today by the Council on Contemporary Families states that men's contribution to housework has doubled over the past four decades. Let's hope so! Because a modern wives, as the Daily Mail so helpfully points out, are "a long way from the regimented unselfishness of the idealized wife" of the 1950s. Plus, the Telegraph reports, 59% of modern men think it's important that their woman stand up to them. Retro-submission be gone! The AP story quotes Joshua Coleman, a San Francisco-area psychologist and author of a book called The Lazy Husband: How to Get Men to Do More Parenting and Housework. He says: "If a guy does housework, it looks to the woman like he really cares about her - he's not treating her like a servant. And if a woman feels stressed out because the house is a mess and the guy's sitting on the couch while she's vacuuming, that's not going to put her in the mood." Also, guys look hot when they're doing dishes, laundry or vacuuming. That's been established. More »

Non-Discrimination Bill Passes House, Will Stumble Like A Drunk For Another Year Before Dying

mcarpentier — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST

The House yesterday passed the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, about which we previously blogged. The bill, were it to ever be signed into law, would prevent employers from discriminating against people because of their perceived or actual sexual orientation, but the bill becoming a law anytime soon is, of course, a pipe dream. More »

They're Here, They're Queer & No One's Used To It

mcarpentier — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:00:27 EDT

As anyone who is gay probably already knows, there are no federal protections against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, which is a bad thing. No one is really allowed to (or is going to) fire me because I'm a relatively promiscuous heterosexual on my own time (unless I'm actually slutting it up at the office), so it's both unfair and morally wrong that they could fire anyone else for being a monogamous or promiscuous heterosexual on their own time. And now that we have a Democratic Congress in power, they are going to use that power to change that for the better, right? Or not, as you'll learn after the jump. More »