women
Militarization of police brings rise in sexual violence in Mexico
August 30, 2019Some 2,000 demonstrators, mostly young women, marched through the Zona Rosa area of Mexico City Aug. 16 to protest a recent string of sexual attacks by the police.
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Labor movement fights leadership gender gap
August 30, 2019Female-led organizations have better track records of accomplishment, with less friction to boot. In corporations, the measures are profitability and employee satisfaction. In unions, the measures are organizing and bargaining successes.
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Turkey: Women’s group offers solidarity to Syrian refugees
August 15, 2019Women in Turkey have come together and sent a message of solidarity with thousands of Syrian refugees.
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Cyntoia Brown released from prison after serving 15-years of a life sentence
August 7, 2019Her story remains glaring proof ongoing injustice in the criminal justice system.
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Revolutionary Angela Davis inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame
July 23, 2019From organizing interracial study groups as a teenager to joining the Black Panther Party, to her leadership in the Communist Party, Davis’ history in the movement for change is a long one.
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