Gender language blocks bishops from supporting domestic violence bill

Mar 7, 2013 - 05:49 pm .- Leading U.S. bishops explained that despite a commitment to fight domestic violence, they could not endorse a prominent federal bill due to its inclusion of troubling gender and sexuality language.

Outcry over rape cases could mean change for India's women

Jan 19, 2013 - 04:01 pm .- Public admonishment of the brutal cases of gang rape in India could be the sign of changing views towards women in the world’s largest democracy, some experts say.