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Souid Opens Lingo of Lawmaking in New Tunisia

By Hajer Naili ● Commentary ● February 7, 2012

Karima Souid, a foreign-born deputy in Tunisia’s constituent assembly, has broadened the language of lawmaking to include dialectical Arabic, the common tongue. The first of three profiles of women playing active roles in post-revolutionary Tunisia.

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Two War Films Are February’s Dark Dazzlers

By Jennifer Merin ● Arts & Culture ● January 27, 2012

For your top movie dates in February, Jennifer Merin recommends two war movies, “In Darkness” and “Return.” They’re not sweet Valentine’s Day offerings but both are cinematically rich.

10-Hour Day Is Brief for a Home Health Aide

By Amy Lieberman ● Commentary ● January 18, 2012

What’s it like to work in one of the most female-dominated occupations? Amy Lieberman kicks off our series with a day in the life of a home health care worker outside New York. Vicky Talag loves her work but doesn’t feel right asking about a raise.

Guest Workers Win Case; Reporter Assaults in Cairo

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● November 26, 2011

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Short Funds Crimp Tribal Women’s Safety Law

By Amy Lieberman ● Commentary ● October 12, 2011

A federal law passed in July was supposed to benefit American Indian and Alaskan Native women who are disproportionately vulnerable to abuse. But tight funding and immunity for non-Indian men are two major limitations.

Paid Sick Days Can Prevent a Real ‘Contagion’

By Ellen Bravo ● Commentary ● October 5, 2011

The blockbuster movie “Contagion” reminds the public how quickly germs can spread. While the film is fictional, a lack of paid sick days can contribute to similar scenarios, says Ellen Bravo. A short web video exemplifies the risks.

Women and 9/11: Special Reports

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● September 10, 2011

Ten years ago, Women’s eNews’ offices were on the border of the area evacuated after the attacks on the World Trade Center. Our reporting team seized the moment to ensure that women’s voices were part of the news coverage of that day and its aftermath, including the series: Women at Ground Zero.

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Leaders Who Are Women of Color: Take a Deep Breath

By Dayanara Marte ● Commentary ● August 12, 2011

AIDS at 30 Holds Special Peril for Under-30s

By Corinna Barnard ● Commentary ● June 3, 2011

AIDS will cross a 30-year mark in the United States tomorrow with the CDC warning against any false sense of safety. Its director says most infections are among those under 30, “who may not fully understand the health threat.”

Schoolgirls Can Find Protection in Title IX

By Joanne N. Smith ● Arts & Culture ● May 14, 2011

In this intro from “Hey, Shorty!” Joanne Smith recalls how the rape of an 8-year-old catalyzed the co-authors’ work to end violence against girls in public schools. The book offers a manual on applying Title IX, which prohibits gender discrimination in education.