Women

Women take reins of power in Latin America, but not in U.S. »

By Teo Ballve, January 13, 2011

The inauguration of Brazil’s first female president is a stark reminder that the United States lags far behind its Latin American neighbors in electing women to power.read more

Cancun summit must address the empowerment of women »

By Wangari Maathai, December 2, 2010

Even as they are on the frontlines of climate change, women are also helping to develop some of the solutions that can save our world from the impacts of global warming. Yet entrenched inequality between men and women continues to pose a critical obstacle.read more

Cecile Richards Campaigns for Choice in 2010 »

By Ruth Conniff, August 4, 2010

The head of Planned Parenthood is fighting a constant battle just to retain straightforward, decent care for women.read more

Resistance Has a Woman’s Face  »

By Shirin Ebadi in the August 2010 issue.

Women activists are at the forefront of the struggle for human rights in Iran.read more

Saving Girls' Self Esteem »

Ruth Conniff, September 2, 2009

Fourth grade is the peak year for girls' self-esteem. Nine-year-old girls feel great about themselves. But by fifth grade it is a whole different story.read more

A public option is a must for women and Latinos  »

By Cristina Lopez, September 3, 2009

The big guns are out to derail health care reform, and women and Latinos are at the end of the barrel.read more

Feminists for McCain? »

By Ruth Conniff, June 20, 2008

John McCain has been dropping an awful lot of praise for Hillary Clinton into his speeches lately.read more

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