Category Archives: Gender Issues

American Women Ambushed in the Dark by the Supreme Court

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

No matter your stance on abortion, Politico’s report of the Supreme Court’s intention to overturn Roe vs. Wade reveals power run amok. It conjures up mostly robed men entrusted with protecting the rights of all citizens skulking about behind closed … Continue reading →

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Violence Against Women – The Murder of Ashling Murphy

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The broad daylight murder of Ashling Murphy, 23-year-old beloved primary school teacher, jogging in her hometown of Tullamore, Co. Offaly sent shock waves through the entire country of Ireland and beyond. It was yet another wake-up call that violence against … Continue reading →

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Whose Burden is it? Cleaning up Bias in Academia

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

When the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill put New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones essentially through the wringer in what should have been a slam-dunk tenure decision, they broke a promise to her as an incoming holder of an endowed chair … Continue reading →

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The Secret Excuse for Still Holding Women and Minorities Back: “There Just Aren’t Many Like You Out There”

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Some years ago, a male senior colleague shared with me why more women weren’t being promoted in our division: “There just aren’t many like you out there,” he said. I replied, “That’s simply not true.” He persisted: “It is. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Is This Another Al Franken Situation?

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I’ve read and watched the press feeding frenzy around Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual misconduct, and I can’t help but wonder where they’re going with this. CNN appears to be having a field day with the issue rather than doing … Continue reading →

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The Inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg – You Will Be Greatly Missed

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

There’s an emptiness about the heart at the passing of people who alter your life. Such is the feeling today knowing that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no longer with us. She became an icon, yet so … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again: “Nobody Likes Her”

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As if we didn’t see enough of this cheap disparagement of a female opponent in 2016, Trump is at it again. Now, he’s accusing vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris of not being liked – by anyone. It’s not his only … Continue reading →

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Sexual Misconduct On Campus – In Ireland A Female Faculty Member Takes A Stand For Herself And Others

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

My heart and respect go out to Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin – broadcaster, lecturer  at University College Dublin who dealt with years of sexual harassment on campus. As those of you who stop by here regularly know, I’ve written often on the … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction and Fiction Keep Sexual Misconduct from the Basket of ‘Been-There-Done-That’

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As MeToo slides from intense focus to history, we risk sexual misconduct offenders creeping from their hiding places to harm again. Media attention has moved on to the coronavirus and other pressing issues. Fortunately, we have a force for change … Continue reading →

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And So, The Sexism Starts! Little Man Trump Calls Kamala Harris “Nasty”

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Joe Biden made an excellent choice for a running mate. It would have been hard to go wrong with such a great short list of women. Kamala Harris has experience campaigning and winning.  She’s brilliant, amiable, tough, always extremely prepared and … Continue reading →

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