Did you celebrate International Women's Day this year or were you completely unaware of the holiday? The history of a controversial celebration.

Was the murder of Aasiya Hassan by her husband an honor killing or just another horrific case of domestic violence? How this tragedy must affect American law and public policy for the protection of women similarly situated.

Is there a place for the ancient concept of retributive justice in modern times? Barbaric crimes against women occur with grave frequency and there is a reason Lady Justice carries a sword. Consider the case of Ameneh Bahrami and her invocation of retributive justice.

As medical technology advances making the impossible, possible - reproductive rights will remain a very political and controversial topic in America. Women as well as men must keep themselves keenly informed.

Michelle Obama, the highly accomplished wife of President-elect Obama, has been accused of harming the feminist movement by choosing to leave her job and concentrate on first lady duties and her children. Do women harm themselves by polarizing on issues over which there is no need? You betcha!!!

During these times when rights continue to be sought by the gay community, the beliefs of others must not be summarily dismissed as bigotry. To do so is counterproductive and divisive. Are you willing to talk? Are you willing to listen?

Aliza Shvarts and her alleged senior art project confused and disgusted many. Did the youthful student go so far for "art" that she trivialized women's issues on a variety of levels? You decide.

Is it possible to discuss birth control at state expense as a means of decreasing generational poverty and/or population control in America or is racism inherent in the proposal?

A commentary on the recent "involvement" of the French Sex Kitten, the Material Girl and the Mean Girl in the 2008 presidential race. It is apparently open season on Sarah Palin.

From human to holy and back again. The last Hindu monarchy in the world is no more. Does the centuries old practice of Kumari have a place in the new democratic republic of Nepal and does the tradition violate the rights of the young girls chosen to receive the goddess?