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The Law and Gay Rights
Given chance to consider bans on same-sex marriage in five states, the Supreme Court refused. Scott McLemee looks at a book on the long backstory.
Japan's Missing Female Scientists
Only 10 percent of Japanese researchers are women, but of those researchers who leave the country, 60 percent are women.
Confidentiality Concerns
Privacy is paramount in dealing with sexual assault cases. But is there such a thing as too much privacy?
Ohio State and Title IX
Education Department praises university for its response to band allegations, even as defenders of band director step up their fight.
Men Need Not Apply
Swiss university advertises a faculty opening and invites only women to apply. Is such a move legal? Justified?
Duke Asks the Question
University adds optional application essay on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Meaning of Pink
While it remains a beloved bit of visual smack-talk for many football fans, some students and faculty say the University of Iowa's pink visitors' locker room is sexist and discriminatory.
Cottage Industry on Preventing Sexual Assault
Since the federal government began applying more scrutiny to campus handling of sexual assault, more administrators and students are turning to for-profit consulting firms, prevention programs, and safety products for help.