The Oscar Pistorius trial is winding down in day 23 with Pistorius being grilled by the prosecutor. Unfortunately for Pistorius, the trial is taking a twist and turn for the worse for him. It first started with him crying, vomiting and other emotional outcries in court earlier in the trial. He composed himself enough to take the witness stand in his own defense. The facts of the case are quite simple and yet emotional. Pistorius shot 4 shots through a closed and locked bathroom on the early morning hours of February 14 thinking an intruder had come into the house, while he and his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp were sleeping. The shots killed Reeva Steenkamp. Key witnesses for the prosecution stated they heard screaming and arguing earlier in the evening, coming from Pistorius’ home. Others testified they heard one shot, a pause and then a woman scream followed by other shots. Pistorius is sticking with his story that his fear caused him to get up and reach for his gun and start … [Read more...] about Oscar Pistorius Trial Winding Down
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Why Women Make Less Than Men in 2014
Nearly all women in almost every line of work are paid less than a man including women who have attended universities and colleges, attained advanced degrees and acquired excellent job experience, according to recent research analyzed by the Association of American University Women (“AAUW”). And in some cases, the gender pay gap is larger at higher levels of education. Often times, women do not know they are paid less than their male counterparts. That’s why the Paycheck Fairness Act 2014 needs to pass to close loopholes in existing laws and make it easier for all women to know and inquire about salary information without retaliation. The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a full hearing on it on April 1, 2014. And the Paycheck Fairness Act is not being pushed for a show vote by Democratic Senate leaders. Equal pay for women should not be a political issue. It should be a reality for all women. Yet, in 2014 on average, women earn 77 … [Read more...] about Why Women Make Less Than Men in 2014