Alison G. Vingiano

Bio

Freelance journalist for Newsday. Seen elsewhere on the Internet, like Feministing, HelloGiggles, Splitsider, Bitch Flicks & the Jane Dough. I write www.47women.tumblr.com.

Edward Snowden NSA: Is the CIA Employee a "Leaker" or "Whistle-blower"?

By Alison G. Vingiano

Right now Edward Snowden is hiding in a hotel room somewhere in Hong Kong. He’s stuffing pillows under his door to prevent eavesdropping and covering his laptop when he enters passwords. In the 21 days he’s been away, he has only left his room three…

Susan G. Komen Foundation Struggles to Raise Money As CEO Makes Nearly $700K

By Alison G. Vingiano

Thing are not looking good for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The organization has lost so much support since withdrawing its funding from Planned Parenthood last year that they are now canceling their annual three-day walk in Washington, D.C. and…

Women Now Top Earners in Record Number Of Homes, But Many Americans Think This Is Bad For Society

By Alison G. Vingiano

Working mothers are the sole or primary source of income for their families in 40% of households with children, according to a new analysis of census data. This record number shows a movement towards gender equality in the workplace for certain…

Anthony Weiner is a Scumbag Who Deserves a Second Chance

By Alison G. Vingiano

When it comes to politicians, citizens of the United States want somebody they can get a beer with. They want somebody they can trust, somebody who will not, let's say, sell weapons to fund Nicaraguan death troops. Historically, it seems that the…

Texas Judge John Roach: Orders Lesbian Couple to Separate Or Lose Children

By Alison G. Vingiano

Caroline Compton and her partner, Page Price, have lived together and taken care of Compton’s children for almost three years, but a Texan judge is now forcing them apart. Compton is a mother of two children living in Collin County, Texas. She also…