Women are often held to a higher standard of public judgment when it comes to crimes committed against children. Nancy Garrido must not be judged for her participation in the abduction of Jaycee Dugard based upon her gender.

Otty Sanchez, a diagnosed schizophrenic diagnosed with post partum psychosis after her child's birth recently killed and ate her baby. What culpability for the death lies with the infant's father?

If one understands the orgin of words, one is better equipped to address attitudes and oppression through the ages. Men are not called "hysterical." Do you know why?

Is the public overreacting to Guy Cimbalo's recent article on Playboy's website wherein he committed what some consider to be the highest possible insult of ten high profile conservative women? You decide.

The appointment of Kelley Alexia to the DHHS Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives has ignited yet another firestorm in the area of reproductive rights. Why the firestorm? This pro-choice American maintains there is a place for pro-life officials in government.

In an effort to avoid panty lines, a Florida highschool junior wore none to school on a day yearbook photos were taken. She now claims accidental exposure. Mom allows her truancy and demands yearbooks be recalled and the annual reprinted. What are we teaching teen girls about responsibility?

What lies behind the ridiculous "syndromes" and "disorders" with which women are deemed afflicted and which are perpetuated in the media? Enough is enough! Cheers!

Whether you agree with Carrie Prejean or not, her response to the question asked of her during the Miss America Pageant espoused no bigoted view but one of faith. Bigotry plays no favorites among the right or the left. You may be shocked who fits the bigot bill in this controversy!

Perhaps we are reaching a point at which America's love of programs and councils and special celebrations perpetuates a perceived disenfranchisement of American women. Let's focus on creating a new mindset - human first, then female.

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