by Francesca Rome-Marie | Dec 1, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
The attack at Club Q, a staple in the LGBTQIA+ community in Colorado Springs, is a devastating tragedy. The facts surrounding the shooting are still evolving, but at least five people died, and 18 – 25 were injured. From 11:56 pm – 12:02 am Just before...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Oct 31, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
No one should be killed or imprisoned for how they dress. However, state-sanctioned violence over clothing is a reality for women in Iran. Stripped of their rights and subjected to abuse for decades, women in Iran have been suffering under gender apartheid imposed...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Sep 29, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
ILGA-Europe’s 2022 Rainbow Map & Index ranks Italy at 25%, when 100% signifies “Respect of Human Rights, Full Equality.” This is far behind all other founding EU members and in the bottom third for LGBTQIA+ equality and protections. Tied with Georgia, Italy ranks...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Aug 25, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
It’s challenging to determine exactly how widespread human trafficking and modern slavery are worldwide. And while some people use the terms interchangeably, it is more accurate to say human trafficking is a type of modern slavery. Therefore, data on the larger issue...
by Francesca Rome-Marie | Jul 29, 2022 | Marginalized Groups
The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Jackson v. Dobbs case opens a can of worms that will attack women’s autonomy and have fatal consequences for pregnant people in the US. Though 64 percent of Americans believe Roe v. Wade’s 50 year precedent should be upheld, the...
