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.

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.

Since this presidential election appears to be a game of cards, why not make the most of race and gender?

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.

Sarah Palin's speech, written by Matthew Scully, raises politically worthy questions: Why him? Who chose him? and What did she compromise??

America and now Italy?? What fear the female breast strikes in the hearts of politicians and why women must work together to overcome it.

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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.

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?

The appointment of Alexia Kelley 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.