Islam
Hundreds of Women Celebrate After 5-Year Ban on Entering Mosque is Lifted
Mumbai’s Haji Ali Dargah mosque lifted its ban on women Women won a big victory against the patriarchy in India when the high court declared the…
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Issues
Majority of Americans Say Employers Should Pay For Birth Control; Divided on LGBTQ Issues
Research shows that Americans are split on LGBT issues, but the majority say employers should provide birth control coverage. Research conducted by Pew has revealed that…
Hinduism
Pakistan Assembly Finally Passes Bill to Protect Rights of Hindu Women
Landmark bill passed by Pakistani assembly recognizes Hindu marriages and protects women’s rights. After decades of delays, Hindu couples in Pakistan will finally have their marriages…
Catholicism
Bernie Sanders Announces Speech at the Vatican, But Will He Meet Pope Francis?
Bernie Sanders to speak at the Vatican. It has not been confirmed whether Bernie Sanders, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United…
Islam
French Women’s Rights Minister and YSL Designer Says Labels Who Cater to Muslim Women Are Promoting “Enslavement”
Yves Saint Laurent co-founder asks big brands to make Muslim women more beautiful by giving them their freedom. Pierre Berge claims that he is not Islamophobic.…
Catholicism
Seventh Day Adventist Pastors Protest Decision Not to Ordain Women
Male Seventh Day Adventist Pastors request a downgrade in their credentials in protest against the decision not to ordain women. Several male pastors belonging to the…
Ethics
The Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Wearing the Hijab is in Favor of Women Everywhere
Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir shares her opinion on the Supreme Court ruling against Abercrombie & Fitch and judging women based on their appearance. In 2006, clothing…
Issues
President Obama’s visit to India challenges the nation on these key issues
President Obama spoke about the issues of religious freedom, economic equality and women’s rights during his trip to India. In what appears to be President Obama’s…
Catholicism
Elizabeth Johnson Receives Women’s Religious Award, Upsets Church
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious have awarded Elizabeth Johnson amidst a controversy with Catholic Bishops. There is a greater sense of tension than ever before…
Entertainment
Series of Videos from National Park Service Praise Islam
Children detail the hateful remarks they receive due to their choice of religion Several National Park Service videos have been produced showing how American Muslim students…