African Women Lead: A Pan African Dream
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Africans cannot sacrifice democracy for economic gain for the few and pittance for the many. The author—a New Yorker born in Nairobi—says paternalistic male leadership must come to an end, and women lead instead. More »
Reassuring Men—The Real Issue Behind Gun Control
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In a witty "Fighting Words" commentary just broadcast on Women's Media Center Live with Robin Morgan, the author helps men come to terms with gun control. More »
Buses and Metros Carry Messages Against Harassment
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As women and men mobilize for International Anti-Street Harassment Week, the author, founder of Stop Street Harassment, describes growing multi-city campaigns focusing on public transit. More »
Satire is a Dangerous Business in Venezuela
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With national elections looming, the health of Venezuelan democracy may depend on the freedom of opinion in the media—including the political cartoonists. More »
Activist Angela Davis Reaches a New Generation
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In film and onstage, from the perspective of more than 50 years of activism, Angela Davis offers lessons from an organizer. More »
Pakistan—The Last Destination of the Stars
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The author, fresh from a family visit, reflects on how Pakistan arrived at this moment, and what the United States can do to support women and democracy there. More »
Verdict Is In on Sexual Assault in the Military
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Survivors and advocates insist on the need for a system of reporting and trying sexual assault cases independent of the chain of command, writes the author, an expert on gender-based violence. More »
“My Brooklyn”—Prejudice, Policy and Gentrification
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In discussing two women who document a culturally and commercially vibrant community at risk, the author explores the racist policy and politics behind the onslaught of gentrification. More »
The Case for Empathy—Open Hearts May Open Minds
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Expand the circle of empathy in public life, urges multimedia journalist Mary C. Curtis. More »
Futures Without Violence
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A UN Commission on the Status of Women Event Highlights Groups Acting to End Violence Against Women Around the World. More »





