Problematic Women

More than ever, free speech is under attack on college campuses across America.  Spending tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for college is “a huge investment to live four years in fear and self-censorship,” says Cherise Trump, the executive director of Speech First, a membership organization that litigates on behalf of its members against universities that violate students' right to fr...

President Joe Biden began his State of the Union address recognizing the courage of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the bravery of the Ukrainian people as Russia's invasion advances. Congressional Democrats and Republicans applauded Tuesday night as they stood to show solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine. The unity did not last for long, however. As Biden continued his speech, it appe...

Does life really begin at conception? Is there a moment in the womb when a fetus becomes human? Are there times when abortion is necessary?  Many of us have found ourselves asking these questions, but the answers can feel challenging to find.  On today’s episode of "Problematic Women," we explain what resources and tools we have found useful to form our own views and opinions on abortion.  Taking...

When she was a little girl, Winsome Sears emigrated to America from Jamaica. Years later, she chose to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps because, she says, “America had always been good to my family and me."  Today, Sears is again serving her adopted country, this time as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. She made history when she was elected Nov. 2 to become the first black woman to hold that office....

A recent article in Ms. magazine describes pregnancy as more like a disease than a natural part of a woman’s life.  The headline states: “Pregnancy and Childbirth Endanger Women’s Lives and Health: ‘Pregnancy Is Not a Benign Condition’.” Reading the piece, the message becomes clear—the abortion industry will say whatever it has to say to convince women that abortion is a necessary. It will use fea...

Few authors have influenced society's ideas about romance more than Jane Austen.  The English novelist, born in 1775, lived only to age 41. In her short life, Austin completed six novels, including her most famous, “Pride and Prejudice.” With Valentine's Day just around the corner on Feb. 14—or the alternative Singles Awareness Day on Feb. 15— it’s a good time to reflect on Austen’s legacy.  Far m...

Many college graduates enter "the real world” with grand expectations. They have high hopes of landing a stable job with a good salary, forming a strong community of friends, and maybe even meeting a special someone along the way.  And why should they not have great expectations for their lives? They have been told to dream big and shoot for the stars—and they should. But sometimes, what older and...

This year is arguably the most significant year in the fight for life since Roe v. Wade made abortion legal across America in 1973. The federal right to abortion could be overturned this summer by the Supreme Court's ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. If the court overturns Roe v. Wade, abortion rights would go back to the states to decide their own laws on the issue.  Abortio...

Up on today’s Problematic Women — Musician Damon Albarn says Taylor Swift does not write her own songs. Swift is firing back. Plus, mask mandates in schools are driving parents to take action and fight for freedom. And a biological male who identifies as transsexual is standing up for women’s right to fairness in sports. And as always, we crown our "Problematic Woman of the Week!" Enjoy the show!...

Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the nation's capital on Friday and again on Sunday to stand for life and protest government overreach.  Despite temperatures being well below freezing Friday, busloads of students, church groups, and other Americans from across the county poured into Washington for the 49th annual March for Life.  Many in the pro-life movement gathered in hopes th...

Swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps says sports should be played on an “even playing field.”  During a recent interview with CNN, Phelps was asked to give his opinion about University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas. Thomas is a biological male who competed as a male for three years before switching to the women’s team in 2020, after completing the required one year of testosterone...

Why are so many cities adopting vaccine passports? Washington, D.C. is the latest to do so but some conservative lawmakers are pushing back. Plus: Reese Witherspoon’s daughter, Ava, says “gender is whatever.” And you may have noticed that the shelves are pretty empty at your local grocery store. We’ll explain why on today's edition of "Problematic Women." And we of course crown our "Problematic Wo...

The true agenda of what has become known as the “transgender movement” is to abolish sex, according to author and self-declared feminist Kara Dansky.  Dansky, author of the new book “The Abolition of Sex: How the ‘Transgender’ Agenda Harms Women and Girls,” not only takes issue with the objective to destroy the concept of sex, but also with the use of the term “transgender.”  The term “transgender...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, states like Florida have received a lot of criticism from the political left for not requiring endless masking or imposing stringent lockdowns. Yet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says, “If I had a dollar for every lockdown politician who decided to escape to Florida over the last two years, I’d be a pretty doggone wealthy man.”  DeSantis' remarks were made in response...

In his classic work “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” C.S. Lewis paints a picture of Narnia under the rule of the White Witch as a place where it is “always winter, but never Christmas.” Lewis used the imagery to describe the world under the influence of sin and death, but the analogy also proves a fitting description for nations struggling under communist rule.  This Christmas marks the 30t...

Former Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James says her life “is a model for what can happen in this country with opportunity and seizing the day.”  As a child, James lived with five siblings in the housing projects of Richmond, Virginia. Her father struggled with alcoholism and was absent from her life.  Despite the challenges she faced, James went on to become the spokeswoman for National Rig...

Students attending Chicago public schools can now use whatever restroom they want. The change is being made in an effort to be more "inclusive” and "equitable,” according to Camie Pratt, chief Title IX officer for Chicago Public Schools. “All restrooms are open for use by anyone who feels comfortable,” Pratt said in a recent video announcing the change.  Pratt says the change is being made in an e...

On Wednesday, The Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. The abortion case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center originated in Mississippi.  In 2018, Mississippi passed a law restricting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The states only abortion clinic filed a lawsuit in response, and now it is up the mine justices to determine if states have...

Brianna Howard says she never thought she would run for public office, but when no one else was on the ballot for mayor in her hometown of Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania, she rose to the challenge.  Howard ran as a write-in candidate, won, and will serve as mayor of the town for the next four years, beginning in January. Mount Jewett, located about 140 miles north of Pittsburgh, has a population of fe...

Pop singer Taylor Swift is shaking up the music industry with her rerecorded version of “Red (Taylor’s Version)." The 11-time Grammy award-winning artist is rerecording her music in order to own the rights to her songs. Shamrock Capital Advisors, an investment firm in Los Angeles, currently owns the rights to Swift's original albums. The original “Red” album was first released in 2012 and features...

Many Americans are facing a hard choice: Either get vaccinated or risk losing your job.  Last week, the Biden administration issued details of its vaccine mandate. The rule, created by the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, mandates employers with 100 or more employees to either require their workers to be vaccinated or to be tested for COVID-19 weekly and wear a mas...

Navigating the current dating scene is difficult. Between dating apps and the hookup culture, it can be extremely challenging to find a significant other and grow a healthy, lasting romantic relationship.  But dating becomes a little easier once we determine “what our core values are,” says Caitlin Zick, co-director of Moral Revolution, a California-based ministry.  The mission of Moral Revolution...

Vice President Kamala Harris predicted that what happened in Virginia's gubernatorial election would have significant implications for future elections.  “Because, you see, what happens in Virginia will in large part determine what happens in 2022, 2024, and on,” Harris said while campaigning for Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe, a former governor seeking a return to office. On Tuesday night,...

Sterilization is not something you often hear about women choosing, but that may be changing.  The recent piece “First Comes Love. Then Comes Sterilization.” by Suzy Weiss on the "Common Sense With Bari Weiss" Substack tells the story of four women who have been, or plan to be, sterilized. For reasons including past trauma or not wanting a child to experience suffering, the women in the article ha...

The National School Boards Association has apologized for a Sept. 29 letter it sent to the Biden administration inferring that irate parents' actions toward school personnel could be considered acts of “domestic terrorism.”  “On behalf of [the National School Boards Association], we regret and apologize for the letter," the group wrote Oct. 22, adding that "there was no justification for some of t...