- “Problem” wife not respecting your “authority” as the “head of household”? Move to Saudi Arabia, advises Pat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network, where you could “become a Muslim” and “beat her.” And it gets worse if you listen to the full clip. Oh Jesus. If you need me, I’ll be under my desk drinking. [Gawker]
- A lesbian couple is suing the state of Michigan so it can become the adoptive parents of three special needs children. [Think Progress]
- The repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” has had no negative impact on the military, according to a new study. [Buzzfeed]
- An anonymous woman details harassment she experiences on the LA public transit and other ladies weigh in with their own stories. [Jezebel, LAist]
- Iconic feminist Gloria Steinem has come out in support of the Chicago Teachers Union, which is going on strike. [Chicago Teachers Union]
- Teen tennis champ Taylor Townsend proves America still has a problem with black women’s bodies. [Clutch Magazine]
- On the history of the male birth control pill: 45 years of “almost.” [The L Magazine]
- A Tennessee case study in defunding Planned Parenthood. [Mother Jones]
- Blogger s.e. smith on why progressives need to stop “justifying” abortion. [Tiger Beatdown]
INTERNATIONAL
- Oh, the French. They published one of those … For Dummies books that explains to women how to use the Internet. [The Atlantic]
- The 10 best marriage equality videos from around the world. [Queerty]
