Tag: rights

• Attention, Space Cadets: Do Not Proposition Women in the Elevator

  11 months ago

  Lindsay Beyerstein in Focal Point

  In a recent vlog, Skepchick Rebecca Watson had some friendly advice for male skeptics seeking to make women feel comfortable and welcome at skeptical gatherings. She mentioned, offhandedly, that during a recent conference in Dublin, a guy followed her into the elevator at 4:00am and invited her ... Read More

• Untreated Chronic Pain Violates International Law

  about 2 years ago

  Lindsay Beyerstein in Focal Point

  Untreated chronic pain is not only an epidemic, it's a crime. According to a groundbreaking new report by Human Rights Watch, the majority of the world's population lacks adequate access to narcotic pain relief. Governments are letting their own people suffer needlessly and flouting international ... Read More