Articles written by Kristin Maun

The US House passed legislation that will re-define a hate crime to include offenses motivated by prejudice and based on a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

May 1, 2009 - Kristin Maun

When North Carolina Representative Virgina Foxx called Matthew Shepard a "hoax," it was only a small part of her long-standing opposition to LGBT equality under the law.

Apr 30, 2009 - Kristin Maun

The Missouri House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would allow pharmacies to refuse to stock or distribute emergency contraception.

Apr 29, 2009 - Kristin Maun

Allen Ray Andrade was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder, hate crimes, and theft against Angie Zapata, an American transgender woman, in Colorado.

Apr 24, 2009 - Kristin Maun

Marjorie "Midge" Miller passed away at age 86, leaving behind a legacy of work and activism promoting the rights of women as a former legislator and advocate.

Apr 18, 2009 - Kristin Maun

Dr. George Tiller was acquitted on misdemeanor charges of violating Kansas restrictions on late-term abortions. But the case still drags on outside the courtroom.

Apr 18, 2009 - Kristin Maun

MTV's film Pedro, about the life of Cuban-American Pedro Zamora who was a cast member of the first season of the Real World, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS.

Apr 16, 2009 - Kristin Maun

Montana Senate's Personhood Amendment effectively bans abortion but it still has a long way to go before it becomes part of the state constitution, if it does at all.

Feb 28, 2009 - Kristin Maun

The Montana Senate has passed legislation giving legal rights "a human being at all stages of human development of life," effectively banning abortion.

Feb 28, 2009 - Kristin Maun

After complaining of harassment for self-identifying as a lesbian, Microsoft bans gamer because her sexual orientation is "offensive" to the XBox community.

Feb 27, 2009 - Kristin Maun

The criminal case continues against Dr. George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas despite possible ethics complaints against the original State Attorney in charge of the case.

Feb 26, 2009 - Kristin Maun

Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church protested the funeral of Flight 3407 victim Alison Des Forges claiming the tragedy is God's punishment of the United States.

Feb 23, 2009 - Kristin Maun

Fred Phelps and his daughter, Shirley Phelps-Roper, were kept from entering the United Kingdom where they planned to protest a performance of "The Laramie Project."

Feb 23, 2009 - Kristin Maun

A Spanish parliamentary committee has recommended loosening restrictions on early stage abortions, providing women with more control over their bodies.

Feb 20, 2009 - Kristin Maun

The pro-life movement claims it is to protect women from being coerced into abortion but they have used the same coercion to prevent women from seeking abortion services.

Feb 19, 2009 - Kristin Maun

The North Dakota abortion ban has negative consequences for reproductive health services, contraception, in vitro fertilization, and stem cell research.

Feb 18, 2009 - Kristin Maun