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The Power of Lust: Vietnam’s “Bikini Airline” Finds Success

April 11th, 2017

A budget airline in Vietnam is exploiting an age-old truism: sex sells. Commonly known as the “bikini airline”, VietJet has soared to popularity in recent years.

Political & Religious Controversy 34 Comments

Nike's Newest Product: The "Pro Hijab"

March 15th, 2017

Nike has announced their latest product line: the Nike Pro Hijab, a female athletic head covering for Muslim athletes. Loosely defined as a headscarf or veil that covers a Muslim woman's head, the hijab is a key symbol of modesty in Islamic culture and express

Political & Religious Controversy 56 Comments

Taking to the Streets: Protest in D.C.

January 27th, 2017

On January 21st, the day after the 45th president of the United States was sworn into office, an estimated 1 million people participated in the Women’s March in Washington D.C.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

Female Priests? Never, Says Pope Francis

November 4th, 2016

The Question Well, Pope Francis certainly didn’t beat around the bush. Earlier this week, a reporter posed a question to the pontiff. Reporter: “Is it realistic to think that there might be women priests also in the Catholic Church in the next few decades?

Political & Religious Controversy 77 Comments

Religious Oppression: A Female Struggle

June 17th, 2016

While most contemporary religious views support equality of the sexes, there still exist plenty of traditional religious sects and organizations which teach otherwise.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 112 Comments

Are Men and Women Equal?

April 6th, 2016

Equality is a tricky concept. Just because two people are equal does not mean they are the same. Let’s take men and women, for example. No matter how you look at it, men and women are inherently different.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 48 Comments

Women’s Roles and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife

April 21st, 2014

If it was ever discovered that Jesus had a wife, what would it mean for the future of the church? A couple of years ago, an ancient papyrus fragment was discovered with references to such a figure.

Political & Religious Controversy 2 Comments

Religious Activists Protest Contraception Law

March 30th, 2012

Religious activists rallied in San Francisco on March 23 to protest a new federal requirement that would force insurers of religious-affiliated institutions to provide free contraception for employees.

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