Womens

Former Husker Women’s Basketball Player Files Lawsuit Against University, Alleging Wrongful Removal

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Lincoln, Nebraska – A former Husker women’s basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the University of Nebraska two years after being removed from the team. Ashley Scoggin, who played for the Huskers during the 2021-22 season, alleges that the university violated her civil rights. Scoggin, who drove to the basket during a game against Iowa, claims that she was unfairly treated and discriminated against during her time as a student-athlete. The details of her lawsuit are not yet public, but Scoggin’s legal representation has stated that the lawsuit seeks to hold the university accountable … Read more

Texas Women’s Lives Hang in the Balance: The Terrifying Reality of Miscarriage in the Wake of Abortion Restrictions

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HOUSTON, Texas – In a harrowing account, a woman from Texas shares her traumatic experience of suffering a miscarriage in a state where access to abortion services has been severely restricted. The woman, Erin A. Snider, recounts enduring excruciating pain and uncertainty during her miscarriage, with no guarantee of receiving the medical care she needed. Snider’s story highlights the dangerous consequences of recent laws that have limited reproductive rights in Texas. Snider’s ordeal began on Labor Day when she went to the emergency room after experiencing bleeding. Fearful of the worst, she reached out to … Read more

Remembering Selma Cash Paty: A Trailblazing Advocate for Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom

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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Selma Cash Paty, a pioneering lawyer and advocate for women’s rights, passed away on May 1, 2016, at the age of 89. Paty was a trailblazer in the legal profession, entering the field before the acceptance of women as equal counterparts in law. Known for her strong advocacy for women’s rights, abortion, and various causes in the Hamilton County community, Paty made a significant impact in the courtroom. She was respected by her peers, who admired her passion for the law, family, socializing, and embracing outdated practices such as smoking cigarettes. Notably, … Read more