Italian women protest prosecutor’s call to erase lesbian mother’s name from child’s birth certificate

Around 300 women took part in a sit-in outside Padua’s palace of justice on Friday, after a state prosecutor in the northern Italian city said the birth certificates of 33 children born to lesbian couples were not legal. In a peaceful protest, the women held up signs with slogans such as: “The teacher taught us that we are all…

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Red flag for Republicans: Independent women at odds with GOP on abortion, LGBTQ rights

Republicans have a problem brewing with women. A USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll finds that independent women are increasingly at odds with the GOP on cultural issues such as banning abortion and opposing LGBTQ rights. That creates a risky situation for the Republican Party among one of the nation’s most crucial groups of swing voters. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,…

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Woman hides on Disneyland ride trying to avoid arrest

A woman was arrested at Disneyland after allegedly sneaking into the park and attempting to evade police by hiding by an attraction on June 17. Police officers with the Anaheim Police Department assisted the resort’s security team in apprehending the woman who allegedly entered the park without paying.Disneyland extends pause on ‘Fantasmic!’ performances after fire…

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Jenna Ortega Stars in Adidas Latest Campaign Celebrating the Upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup

Jenna Ortega is back for another Adidas campaign. The “Wednesday” actress stars in the brand’s latest ads for its Z.N.E. collection. The line features hoodies, trackpants, tees and shorts in celebration of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, which is set to kick off on July 20. More from Footwear News For instance,…

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‘Highly unusual’: lost 17th-century portrait of black and white women as equals saved for UK

A painting has been saved for the UK in recognition of its “outstanding significance” for the study of race and gender in 17th-century Britain, it will be announced on Friday. The anonymous artist’s portrait of two women – one black and one white, depicted as companions and equals with similar dress, hair and jewellery –…

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