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Malaysia Tells Women To Wear Makeup and Dress Sexy in Quarantine

April 9th, 2020

The Malaysian government put out some guidelines for how women should look as they quarantine with their spouse. That includes always wearing makeup, dressing in tight-fitting skirts and blouses, and avoiding nagging.

Political & Religious Controversy 18 Comments

Should Women Have the Right to Become Clergy?

February 14th, 2019

For centuries, the position of clergy was reserved exclusively for men. The rules were pretty simple: men were expected to lead, and women to follow. Is it time for things to change?

Political & Religious Controversy 107 Comments

Should Islamic Headscarves Be Allowed in Congress?

November 20th, 2018

How do we balance religious freedom with safety, security, and the liberal Western values of a free society? It’s a question Europeans have been struggling with for decades. Now, in the wake of the recent midterm elections, that conversation has begun anew in the United States.

Political & Religious Controversy 152 Comments

Baptist Leader Under Fire for Coaching Domestic Abuse Victims to Avoid Divorce, "Let God Judge" Abusers

May 10th, 2018

A Baptist church leader has come under fire after old sermons resurfaced revealing backwards views about sexuality, divorce, and domestic abuse. Patterson has only doubled down on his claims and isn't backing down.

Political & Religious Controversy 195 Comments

Justin Trudeau Wants Us to Ditch "Mankind" in Favor of "Peoplekind"

February 6th, 2018

Justin Trudeau believes it's time to move on from the term "mankind". During an event last week, Trudeau interrupted a young woman in the audience, telling her not to use the term “mankind” and instead say “peoplekind.”

Humor & Satire 50 Comments

Missouri Politician Calls Feminists "She Devils", Says Women's Place Is in the Home

January 31st, 2018

Courtland Sykes has suddenly found his election bid in peril following a cascade of criticism over a controversial statement he made disparaging the feminist movement and mocking the notion of women’s rights.

Political & Religious Controversy 80 Comments

Meet the Women Who Hate Feminism

October 12th, 2017

“For years, the feminists lied to us,” exclaimed Christian author Lisa Bevere to a crowd of women gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. “They said for us to be powerful as women, we needed to act like men.” The crowd cheered in approval.

Political & Religious Controversy 62 Comments

Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving

September 29th, 2017

In a surprise decision earlier this week, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia announced that he will lift the country’s infamous ban on female drivers beginning in 2018.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 12 Comments

Café “Gender Tax” Sparks Uproar

August 11th, 2017

A sign placed outside a café in Australia has created quite the stir. The “Handsome Her” coffee shop had only just opened when it was thrust into the limelight – but not necessarily in a positive sense.

Political & Religious Controversy 26 Comments

Porn Star Claims God Approves of Her Profession

May 8th, 2017

A popular Brazilian porn star has the country’s religious community in an outrage. Kamilla Werneck, one of Brazil’s hottest adult movie stars, went on live TV to declare that she is an Evangelical Christian and assert that God approves of her lifestyle. D

Political & Religious Controversy 194 Comments

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