Ill-fitting gear endangers female firefighters, supervisors say
When a Los Angeles County female firefighter rushes into a burning building to save lives, she must deal with an additional challenge that male firefighters don't: uniforms. At Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting, female firefighters and lifeguards told the board how ill-fitting uniforms designed for men restrict movement and are heavy with unnecessary material. He […]
The first female VP is from California. Could she help elect the state’s first woman governor?
SACRAMENTO — It's too early to know whether California's next governor will be a woman, with the race still two years away. But Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Sacramento on Thursday highlighted that possibility, after the country's first female vice president spent time with two women seeking to become California's first female governor. At […]
Federal Judges Slapped With Conduct Complaint For Prioritizing ‘Newer, Female And Minority’ Attorneys
Three federal judges are facing judicial conduct charges for establishing policies that allow oral arguments based on the race and gender of lawyers. America First Legal (AFL) filed complaint Thursday before three judges, Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel, Judge Stacey M. Yandle, and Judge David W. Dugan of the United States District Court for the […]
Man attempted to rescue female victim killed in Mohave County house fire
MEAD VIEW, Ariz. (KTNV) – Mohave County detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a woman in Mead View last week. According to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, the fire broke out in the 26000 block of North Sandy Point Drive on Friday, January 19, 2024, at approximately 5:26 p.m. The dispatcher was also […]
Women’s Golf Tour Responds With Common Sense, Human Decency And Protection Of Female Sports After Transgender Win
This deserves applause! Transgender golfer Haley Davidson “won” the recent NXXT Women's Pro Tour event, increasing her chances of becoming the first transgender golfer ever to join the LPGA Tour. But there was an incredible backlash against Davidson, and in support of the Tour, they responded with common sense, human decency, and protecting women's sports. […]
Liz Filmore: First female Chief of Staff to the Governor of Alabama – 2024 Women of Impact
Liz Fillmore is the first woman to serve as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Alabama in the state's more than 200-year history. “I was so excited,” she recalls, sitting at her desk inside the state Capitol in Montgomery. She said: “Being the first woman to hold this role is very humbling.” “For the […]
Man Sues UK Government After Being Fired, Blacklisted For Refusing To Call Female Student By Male Name: Report
A former teacher is suing the British government after being banned from working with children over allegations of gender misconduct toward students, the Daily Mail reports. The lawsuit by Kevin Lister, 61, centers on his refusal to call female students by male pronouns or by male names without the consent of the student's parents. according […]
Transgender Golfer Bumps Female Competitors From Championship, Likely Spot In LPGA Qualifying Tour
A transgender golfer pits his chances of winning a golf championship and appearing on the LPGA qualifying tour against a female competitor. Hailey Davidson, who competes in women's golf events, won the NXXT Women's Classic held at the Mission Inn Resort & Club on January 17th. according to to the New York Post. Davidson shot […]
Liz Read: Solo female founder building tech in Alabama – 2024 Women of Impact
The idea for Dignified Drug Testing began with the personal experience of 2024 Woman of Influence, Liz Reed. She observed her own family choosing options for accountability and found that she had two paths: go to her lab or buy at the store. Ta. Thus, forcing those who are struggling into environments that are uncomfortable, […]
Cochise County Celebrates life and legacy of first female county supervisor
A memorial service was held Tuesday for former Cochise County Supervisor Judy Gignac, who passed away on Dec. 14 at the age of 84. Ms. Gignac served as superintendent from 1977 to 1988 and was the first woman elected to the board. “When she started her career here in Cochise County, it was a world […]
