The recent news that she was told to lose weight is shocking. Not only is it insulting to the Lady, but it sends a message to all healthy, curvy women that they aren't good enough. It's an outrage that can only be stopped by showing that the public doesn't need everyone in the spotlight to be size zero. So sign this petition if you love Lady Gaga, yourself or anyone at all!

The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) of New Mexico is considering an amendment to its child care assistance policy to exempt victims of "forcible rape" from having to file child support claims against the absent parent. Under current policy, anyone who applies and qualifies for child care assistance from the state of New Mexico is required to file a child support claim against any absent parent. The newly proposed amendment exempts a woman from contacting the other parent if her child "was conceived as a result of incest or forcible rape." The CYFD will hold a public hearing on the change on Oct. 1, but it is unclear when the amendment would go into effect if it is approved. However, if the amendment passes a woman whose rape is not ruled "forcible," such as a young victim of statutory rape, would be forced to contact her rapist for child support in order to receive any state assistance. "That's what's so confusing -- when it gets down to a caseworker deciding whether I'm exempt or not," said Adriann Barboa, the field director for the New Mexico branch of Strong Families. "What's the litmus test for whether it was forcible rape? This seems like a covert way of normalizing this language." House Republicans, including Reps. Paul Ryan (Wis.) and Todd Akin (Mo.), supported a bill in 2011 that would have redefined rape as it related to abortion insurance coverage, and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez (R), a former prosecutor, also used the "forcible rape" language in an executive proclamation earlier this year. “When are we going to stop looking for ways to minimize the violence against women?" K.C. Quirk, executive director of Crossroads for Women in Albuquerque, N.M., said in a statement. "Rape by definition is already an act of power and control.” Martinez's office and the CYFD did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Monday on the 700 Club of CBN Pat Robertson advised a male viewer to beat his wife because she was being rebellious. Here is the clip http://www.upworthy.com/pat-robertson-casually-suggests-beating-your-wife-remains-classless-while-doing

This petition is to involve women when it comes to women's health. Sandra Fluke is a women's health advocate. She was told by Illinois congressman Joe Walsh to "get a job" and to stop acting "entitled". Sandra was denied the opportunity to speak at the all male congressional panel meeting about women's health issues. This feels like we are moving backwards as a society and not forward. Since when do we let men and only men decide what is best for women's health regardless of topic? I thought we already fought our war for women's rights. Now its time to fight again and prevail! Help me to bring to an end all male panels about women's health issues.

Judge Jaqueline Hatch blamed a victim of sexual harassment for the fact that an off duty policeman assaulted her. The man was convicted of the crime but the judge refused to give him jail time or have him register as a sex offender. All women are victimized when one of us is treated in this way.

Judge Jaqueline Hatch blamed a victim of sexual harassment for the fact that an off duty policeman assaulted her. The man was convicted of the crime but the judge refused to give him jail time or have him register as a sex offender. All women are victimized when one of us is treated in this way.

Potential rape victims in the military must request a transfer from commanding officer. He or she has 72 hours to approve or deny the request. The problem is that the commanding officer may have been the original perpetrator, or sympathetic to the aggressor. 72 hours allows for retaliation against these victims.

Women currently make $.77 for every $1.00 that a man earns. We need to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

My petition is on women's rights. I am titled at work as a receptionist but I do so much more than that. This year I got a 32 cents raise. I need to take care of my family and I do not make enough and I struggle so much to make ends meet.

I was a victim of a shooting. It was my husband, who just turned into this person I didnt know. I did everything I could to keep my family safe. Protective order, left our home sfr. I was treated like the criminal. After two breakins and contant harrassment, and without any protection he broke into my house. I was shot twice and taken hostage for 6hrs before he was shot and killed. My life is totally changed . I have medical problems and forced into poverty where I have lost everything. Society has a way of covering this up. I think its time WE take a stand and break the silence. We HAVE the right to be treated with RESPECT AND DIGNITY. NOT humiliated. Step up and step out. Without being afraid.

I was a victim of a shooting. It was my husband, who just turned into this person I didnt know. I did everything I could to keep my family safe. Protective order, left our home sfr. I was treated like the criminal. After two breakins and contant harrassment, and without any protection he broke into my house. I was shot twice and taken hostage for 6hrs before he was shot and killed. My life is totally changed . I have medical problems and forced into poverty where I have lost everything. Society has a way of covering this up. I think its time WE take a stand and break the silence. We HAVE the right to be treated with RESPECT AND DIGNITY. NOT humiliated. Step up and step out. Without being afraid.

Give Female Veterans the equal benefits that their male counter parts get. While Male may get 100% benefits, Female get 40-60% for the same benefit. They should get the same benefits. And they shouldn't have to jumps through hoops to get it.