Articles written by Judith Faucette

Trying to assemble furniture for a new apartment can be a daunting task, but it's now easy to find cheap furniture stores online, as well as cheap furniture delivery.

Nov 10, 2009 - Judith Faucette

In the current economy, the non-profit sector job market can be extremely competitive. Extra skills and experience on a resume can make a big difference.

Aug 12, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Resume writing is a valuable skill. When applying to nonprofit jobs, it is especially important to portray oneself as in line with the needs of the organization.

Aug 12, 2009 - Judith Faucette

One of the best parts about the Sims 3 is that it is available as an iPhone and iPod application. The game is stripped down, but still fun to play at $9.99.

Jul 9, 2009 - Judith Faucette

2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Stonewall, and of gay pride. Find out how to learn more about this important event in gay history and celebrate pride this year.

Jun 11, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Though only five countries in Europe currently provide gay marriage, EU law provides certain protections for all families, including freedom of movement.

Jun 1, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Law students interested in women's equality can join a student organization, write papers from a feminist perspective, or volunteer to link women's rights and the law.

May 28, 2009 - Judith Faucette

The entry level job search is always difficult, but young women looking to start with a feminist organization in the economic crisis are in particular trouble.

May 26, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Lambda Legal is a gay rights legal organization that has argued key same sex marriage and gay adoption cases, as well as the case that overturned sodomy laws in the US.

May 17, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Homophobia, violence, and bullying at school contribute to attitudes in adulthood. Teachers can keep school safe and welcoming for GLBT youth and teach others acceptance.

May 12, 2009 - Judith Faucette

After a new blogger decides to create a blog, the next step is to increase blog traffic. Regular content features help build a consistent audience and maintain hits.

May 12, 2009 - Judith Faucette

A casual food blogger can greatly increase hits and improve word-of-mouth traffic by including effective food photographs along with text posts and recipes.

May 12, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Hate crime legislation gives some protection against homophobic bullying and violence, but a new law would expand protection for sexual orientation and gender identity.

May 10, 2009 - Judith Faucette

In an April 3, 2009 opinion, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the exclusion of same-sex marriage unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution's equal protection clause.

Apr 3, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Once a new blogger starts a food blog, posts content, and creates a layout, the next step is to find some visitors. These tips will help a blogger increase hits.

Mar 22, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Though it takes on a number of variations, the battle over same sex marriage at a state level focuses essentially on two constitutional issues: liberty and equality.

Mar 1, 2009 - Judith Faucette

The first year of law school is always busy, but studying can quickly replace all else. Balance is key, both for good grades and to enjoy the experience.

Feb 27, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Anyone can create a food blog, but the food blogging community is huge. With a few simple steps, a burgeoning blogger can find a niche and ensure visitors.

Feb 26, 2009 - Judith Faucette

International law recognizes a universal human right to self-determination. However, this is not a right of minorities to secede, and the right has evolved over time.

Feb 26, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Feminists have developed a consent model that goes beyond saying "no" and instead requires an enthusiastic "yes!" to avoid rape and celebrate consensual, pleasurable sex.

Feb 13, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Several Supreme Court cases have addressed the question of the extent to which suspected terrorist detainees being held by the U.S. government have constitutional rights.

Feb 13, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Before and since 9/11, one of the most effective ways to fight terrorism has been economic. With this goal, certain provisions prohibit material support to terrorists.

Feb 13, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Though many unhappy single women jokingly refer to February 14th as Singles Awareness Day, happily single women can sincerely enjoy Valentine's Day with these tips.

Feb 12, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Though many unhappy singles jokingly refer to February 14th as Singles Awareness Day, happily single women can sincerely enjoy Valentine's Day with these tips.

Feb 12, 2009 - Judith Faucette

Duberman's Stonewall and Carter's Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution use different methods to portray 1960s gay history and gay political awareness.

Dec 22, 2008 - Judith Faucette

From the classics to 2008 cookbook trends, this guide covers the best selections for food enthusiasts from authors like Dorie Greenspan, Mark Bittman, and Alice Waters.

Nov 29, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Though Apple is hyping its Black Friday deals on the big-ticket items like computers and iPods, there are many already inexpensive accessories available.

Nov 27, 2008 - Judith Faucette

There are thousands of tools to make a baker's life easier, but these few baking gift ideas will delight any baking newbie and be used over and over.

Nov 26, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Gifts for food lovers needn't be expensive - one simple item can make a world of difference in an under-stocked kitchen. These kitchen gifts are ideal for beginners.

Nov 26, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Amazon.com carries everything from gourmet gifts to appliances to video games. Use these Christmas shopping ideas the day after Thanksgiving or any time.

Nov 25, 2008 - Judith Faucette

When plain rice gets boring, try variations on that familiar staple. These grains can be used for breakfasts, salads, or as a hot entrée for a healthy protein source.

Nov 20, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Vegetarian shopping doesn't have to be a hassle, or way over budget. These tips show that becoming a vegetarian can be easy, cheap, and satisfying.

Nov 20, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Though most Thanksgiving recipe folders are filled with various pies, there are plenty of ways to think outside the box and spice up your Thanksgiving meal.

Nov 20, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Winter squashes are a versatile ingredient for the Thanksgiving dinner menu. They can be served as a side dish, in a casserole, or even for dessert.

Nov 19, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Trying to find vegetarian thanksgiving recipes may seem like a daunting task, but when the focus is on hearty grains and vegetables, thanksgiving dinner is easy to plan.

Nov 2, 2008 - Judith Faucette

South Dakota's proposed Measure Eleven would ban almost all abortions in the state, going beyond what is allowed by Roe v. Wade. Find out what exactly the ban says.

Oct 28, 2008 - Judith Faucette

In her new book, Polikoff describes an approach to the legal marriage debate that de-emphasizes marriage to benefit LGBT people, unmarried straight couples, and others.

Oct 11, 2008 - Judith Faucette

In the second presidential debate, attacks escalated as Obama and McCain touched on alternative energy, Iraq, Russia, tax cuts, and health care plans.

Oct 8, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Apple's iTunes 8.0 features a new playlist tool called Genius that allows users to create playlists based on a single song, save playlists, and link to the iTunes Store.

Sep 13, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Emma Goldman was an early figure in birth control history and the free speech movement. She supported anarchism, the women's rights movement, and lesbian rights.

Aug 24, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Many a first-year law student looks at her schedule and asks, "what the heck is a tort?" This guide explains the subjects that 1Ls will be studying and how to do well.

Aug 20, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Topics may vary, but there are a few basic principles that apply to any type of research. These help organize thoughts, create a strong paper, and avoid plagiarism.

Aug 20, 2008 - Judith Faucette

The Guerilla Girls are women whose feminist posters and creative tactics have challenged the art world to recognize the talents of women artists and artists of color.

Aug 20, 2008 - Judith Faucette

A series of falls and mistakes from competitors on the most stressful event in women's gymnastics paid off for Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin in the last event final.

Aug 19, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Due to a complicated tie breaking procedure that no longer allows for double medals in gymnastics, Nastia Liukin was edged out on the bars. Yang finished third.

Aug 18, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Though some scores at the Beijing Olympics have been unexpectedly low or high, it is unlikely that actual bias is involved, or even that results have been affected.

Aug 18, 2008 - Judith Faucette

The start order does not look good for Nastia Liukin in the uneven bars final, but her high A-score could give her the advantage over gymnasts like He and Semenova.

Aug 17, 2008 - Judith Faucette

1Ls often start law school confused about what really matters in class. Understanding exam format and how class time works for the student will help bring in top scores.

Aug 17, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Sunday night was full of surprises in women's gymnastics. Johnson was pushed out of gold again at the last minute on floor, and a mistake on vault pushed Cheng to third.

Aug 17, 2008 - Judith Faucette

The floor exercise final is Shawn Johnson's best shot at a gold these games after earlier disappointment, but Liukin, Cheng Fei, and Sandra Izbasa all also have a shot.

Aug 16, 2008 - Judith Faucette

With Shawn Johnson not competing, Cheng Fei is looking for gold on vault, but she'll have to beat Alicia Sacramone and North Korean Hong Un-Jong first.

Aug 16, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Law professors frequently use the Socratic method to teach cases. It can be scary at first, but in fact is easy to prepare for and helps isolate the issues.

Aug 16, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Law school is nothing like being an undergraduate. Professors expect students to be prepared, read the cases, and have an opinion before arriving to class.

Aug 16, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Law exams can be very daunting, as they are usually the only grade for the semester and tightly curved. Law school outlines are key to organize thoughts and prepare.

Aug 16, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Briefing cases is the most popular form of note-taking in law school, and is a great way to keep the information about a case at hand in class.

Aug 16, 2008 - Judith Faucette

In an exciting competition Friday morning, US team member Nastia Liukin became 2008 Olympic women's gymnastics all around champion. Shawn Johnson finished second.

Aug 15, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Despite the disappointing silver medal finish for the US team, Liukin has four more shots at gold and her experience may serve her well in the finals.

Aug 15, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin from the US are favored to win the all-around. If they falter, however, gymnasts like Nistor, Yang, Jiang, and Semenova could sneak by.

Aug 14, 2008 - Judith Faucette

After a disappointing silver-medal finish in the team competition, US gymnasts Johnson and Liukin both hope to regroup and battle for 2008 Olympic All Around gold.

Aug 12, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Though the US was strong, managing to pull through on their nemesis uneven bars and coming within a point of the Chinese on beam, trouble on floor cost them the gold.

Aug 12, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Shawn Johnson has a shot at the all-around gold in Beijing, though her first challenge will be to help the US team to gold over the Chinese.

Aug 12, 2008 - Judith Faucette

After qualifying, it would be a surprise if the US, China, and Russia did not finish 1-2-3. The order at the top will likely depend on uneven bars.

Aug 11, 2008 - Judith Faucette

The qualifying round was a shaky experience for the US team, with Memmel and Peszek injured and only competing on bars. Johnson and Liukin, however, finished strong.

Aug 10, 2008 - Judith Faucette

California same-sex couples can now get a marriage license, but rights are limited in other states and may end in California if the marriage amendment passes in November.

Aug 5, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Use this guide when watching the women's gymnastics competition at the Beijing Olympics to understand scoring on vault, bars, beam, and floor exercise.

Aug 2, 2008 - Judith Faucette

It's easy to get confused about international courts. Find out what these two courts do, what their jurisdiction is, and what law they apply.

Jul 28, 2008 - Judith Faucette

On July 19th, USA Gymnastics announced the names of the 2008 Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team. Find out who made it and how likely they are to win in Beijing.

Jul 25, 2008 - Judith Faucette

The US Supreme Court has examined sex discrimination in diverse contexts including military service, education, and criminal law. These are the key cases.

Jul 18, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Find out about the twelve athletes invited to the 2008 Women's Olympic Selection Camp including the top-ranking gymnasts from Trials, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin.

Jul 16, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Twitter is a free micro-blogging service that is ideal for use with mobile devices. Find out how to use the application online and from the newly released App Store.

Jul 15, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Feminist voters are among John McCain's staunchest opponents in the 2008 presidential campaign. Find out why in this summary of McCain's voting record on women's issues.

Jul 15, 2008 - Judith Faucette

On July 11th, 2008, Apple released new software for the iPod Touch, enabling users to access games, social networking applications, and even a Remote for iTunes.

Jul 11, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Find out what Barack Obama and John McCain say on the record about hate crimes, same-sex marriage, "don't ask, don't tell," and other queer issues.

Jul 10, 2008 - Judith Faucette

For a meat-and-potatoes host, guests with food allergies or special preferences can seem like a nightmare. Here are some tips to make planning and cooking a breeze.

Jul 9, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Everyone has a night when they want a home-cooked meal, but don't have time to go to the store. Learn what items to keep on hand to prepare quick, easy vegetarian meals.

Jul 8, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Stonewall was a well-known historical turning point for the gay rights movement, but it also marked the start of a new concept of gay identity - Pride versus the closet.

Jul 8, 2008 - Judith Faucette

With more and more people switching to Macintosh every day, it's essential to know how to get around on a Mac. These tips will highlight the most important functions.

Jul 4, 2008 - Judith Faucette

As Apple releases a series of goodies, including the iPhone 3G and App Store, there's never been a better time to buy a portable device. Find out which is best for you.

Jul 2, 2008 - Judith Faucette

In The Line of Beauty, Alan Hollinghurst combines a literary style with blunt scenes of gay sex and drug use to make a commentary on class and excess in 1980s Britain.

Jul 2, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Montpellier is often overlooked by first-time visitors to France, but this vibrant university town has plenty to do and offers an authentic slice of French life.

Jul 1, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is a classic case of tension between human rights law and cultural relativism. Find out how American courts treat the issue.

Jul 1, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Though Macs these days are easy to use right out of the box, many new users don't realize that a lot of functionality is lurking behind keyboard shortcuts.

Jun 30, 2008 - Judith Faucette

The granita is a perfect solution when you want to play with exotic flavors but don't have the money or freezer space for an ice cream maker - and much healthier!

Jun 29, 2008 - Judith Faucette

If this is your first time in France, these tips will help you have a good time for cheap and discover some spots off the beaten track.

Jun 29, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Moving to a new city, town, or even a new country, and unsure about coming out? Read these tips for finding the gay community and testing the waters in a new place.

Jun 28, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Making tasty, paper-thin crepes doesn't have to be a stressful experience - or involve a special pan. Follow these instructions for reliable, easy-to-prepare crepes.

Jun 28, 2008 - Judith Faucette

On June 25th, 2008, the New Zealand government signed a treaty with a group of Maori tribes, agreeing to offer reparations for land acquired in the 19th century.

Jun 28, 2008 - Judith Faucette

The ever-increasing list of terms used to describe gender identity may be confusing to the average person, but this brief primer will make them easy to understand & use.

Jun 27, 2008 - Judith Faucette

New Mac user? Here are five must-know tips and tricks to help you master the Leopard operating system in no time.

Jun 27, 2008 - Judith Faucette

Is discrimination against gays & lesbians sex discrimination? Robert Wintemute says yes - but poor legal analysis can make the orientation-gender link easy to miss.

Jun 24, 2008 - Judith Faucette