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 »
Mentoring the Next Generation of Writers
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Girls Write Now, in the midst of its annual CHAPTERS readings now in New York City, sponsors pairings that can seem at first surprising via its afterschool arts program. 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 »
President Obama: Nominate a Woman to Replace Outgoing FCC Chair
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Over two dozen prominent women's rights organizations and leaders signed a letter that was delivered today to the White House from the Women's Media Center, calling on the President to appoint the first female FCC Chair in the agency's eighty-year history. More »
Marissa Mayer—Out of Touch with Women Workers?
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The author, a mom and a Walmart employee, wonders if Yahoo's Marissa Mayer, who serves on the Walmart board, can advocate for her. 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 »
Leaning In Can Get You Laid Out
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Media discussions of Sandberg’s advice for getting ahead in the corporate world miss an important consideration, says author and social media strategist Courtney E. Martin. 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 »
