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Harlem, NY - On January 2, 2025, Ray Hodges, a 36-year-old USPS letter carrier, was fatally stabbed inside Joe’s Deli Grocery at 168 Lenox Avenue in Harlem, New York, by a Male identifying as a Woman.
A lawsuit filed in December 2024 against the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) has brought renewed scrutiny to the placement of male inmates who identify as female in women’s correctional facilities.
Maharashtra, India - In a deeply disturbing incident from Maharashtra’s Parbhani district, a man reportedly set his wife on fire following the birth of their third daughter.
In a continued crackdown on women’s rights and visibility in Afghanistan, the Taliban leadership has reportedly issued a decree prohibiting women from being visible through the windows of buildings while sitting, standing, or engaging in everyday activities such as cooking.
Antonina Freycinet, a 45-year-old resident of South Jamaica, Queens, was fatally struck in a suspected hit-and-run on Christmas night.
The most controversial aspects of the bill explicitly bans biological males from being housed in women’s prisons, even if they identify as female. Mace argued that this measure is necessary to protect the physical and emotional well-being of female inmates.
Pornhub, one of the world’s largest adult entertainment websites, is increasingly finding itself at the center of bans and regulatory crackdowns across the globe.
Brooklyn, New York – Zapeta-Calil, a Guatemalan national, remained in the subway system following the attack. Hours later, alert teenagers on another F train recognized him from police-distributed images and notified authorities. Officers apprehended him, finding a lighter in his possession.
Recent data has revealed a troubling trend in public health: a growing number of young women in the United States are being diagnosed with HIV. The increase has raised alarms among healthcare providers and advocacy groups.
William Zulock, 35, and Zachary Zulock, 37, a married couple from Walton County, Georgia, have been sentenced to 100 years in prison without parole for sexually abusing their two adopted sons in a case that has shocked the nation.
The murder of Angelina Camillia Gonzales has reignited concerns about domestic violence and the vulnerability of young women. Advocates are calling for more resources to educate teens about abusive relationships and to provide them with tools to seek help when needed.
A horrifying act of violence unfolded in a New York City subway car early Sunday morning when a man allegedly set a woman on fire, killing her. The incident, which took place on an F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station, has sparked outrage and reignited discussions about the increasing violence against women in public spaces.
Dominique Pelicot was convicted of all charges and sentenced to 20 years in prison, the maximum sentence for his crimes. The 50 other men involved in the assaults received varying sentences ranging from three to 15 years, depending on their level of involvement.
Under the Biden administration, calls for banning TikTok have intensified, leading to an ongoing debate about national security, data privacy, and the future of social media.
In recent years, the gender-critical movement has seen a noticeable rise in visibility and influence, sparking both controversy and admiration across social and political spheres. Advocates of gender-critical feminism argue that their resurgence is rooted in a commitment to protecting women’s rights, spaces, and opportunities in the face of what they perceive as increasing challenges posed by contemporary gender ideologies.
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In a continued crackdown on women’s rights and visibility in Afghanistan, the Taliban leadership has reportedly issued a decree prohibiting women from being visible through the windows of buildings while sitting, standing, or engaging in everyday activities such as cooking.
The history of Afghanistan’s education system is one of oscillation between progress and regression, reflecting the broader instability that has characterized the nation for decades. Historically, structural barriers such as conflict, economic deprivation, and patriarchal norms have impeded educational access, particularly for girls.