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How Roe v. Wade changed the lives of American women
(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 5 minutos)
The recent announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has ignited widespread speculation about the future of Roe v. Wade. Some analysts believe that a new appointment to the Supreme Court would mean a conservative justice, particularly one who is against abortion rights, will threaten the status of the law.
• 04 Mayo 2022
• Publicado en Babel
• Escrito por Constance Shehan

Democracy undermined: elections in the UK are changing – here’s how
(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 6 minutos)
Many people across the UK will have their chance to vote in the imminent May elections. But only days before, new laws have been rushed through parliament, with amendments and approval (Royal Assent) occuring within the space of less than 24 hours. This means that in future, elections will be very different.
• 02 Mayo 2022
• Publicado en Babel
• Escrito por Toby James

Angela Rayner, porn in parliament and a depressing week for British politics
(Tiempo de lectura: 3 - 5 minutos)
There are more women in the UK parliament and government than ever before – making up about one third of the total 650 members. Yet, there are still cases like The Mail on Sunday running the headline “Stone the crows! Tories accuse Rayner of Basic Instinct ploy to distract Boris”. An unnamed source had told the outlet that Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, crosses and uncrosses her legs to “distract” the prime minister during parliamentary sessions. In case anyone was in doubt about the reference, the article was accompanied by the famous image of Sharon Stone from the film.
Sexualising a female politician may seem like low hanging fruit but it’s common in political discourse. Female politicians in many countries are put in a double bind: appear stereotypically feminine and you’ll be reduced to your looks, appear stereotypically masculine and you’ll be labelled a shrew. It’s typical for women in traditionally male dominated spaces to be sexualised as a way to undermine their legitimacy.
• 01 Mayo 2022
• Publicado en Babel
• Escrito por La redacción

What’s at stake for Trump, Twitter and politics if the tweeter-in-chief returns from banishment
(Tiempo de lectura: 4 - 7 minutos)
Any speculation about whether Donald Trump will return to Twitter after his permanent suspension in 2021 must begin with two caveats. First, we do not know for sure if, or when, the presumed new owner of the social media platform, Elon Musk, will lift the ban. Second, Trump has said he will not come back.
• 30 Abril 2022
• Publicado en Babel
• Escrito por Michael Humphrey