Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is illegal in New Hampshire. It’s illegal in lots of places, but it’s a cultural norm in many more. FGM is reportedly on the rise in those places, so the burning question must be, is the Pandemic to blame.
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Maine Democrats Block Effort to Make FGM Illegal
The New Hampshire legislature passed legislation last week prohibiting Female Genital Mutilation of a minor in the Granite State. Governor Sununu is expected to sign it. Maine’s majority Democrat House decided not to support similar legislation.
This week, Maine House Democrats sent a clear message that female genital mutilation (FGM) performed on young girls should not be a crime in their state. So much for child abuse prevention.
Will FGM advocates in New Hampshire be taking day trips to The Pine Tree State? Not legally.
Banning Female Genital Mutilation
There is a State Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today on HB 1739, An Act prohibiting female genital mutilation in New Hampshire. Kimberly Morin joins me to talk about the bill, the root of the practice and who did and did not speak in favor of banning the practice in the Granite State. Visit the original … Read more
Combating the Islamic Radicalization of American Youth
Raheel Raza from the Clarion project joins me to discuss their campaign to prevent the spread of radical Islamic ideology and violence among American children and youth.