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The DAY AFTER by The Editors
50 Shades Of Grey, Erotica and the Bondage Craze by Elizabeth Black
Living Up to "The New Deal": Half the Nation Is Still Waiting by Susan F. Feiner
Fracking's Health Calamities Left to Fester by Jan Goodwin
The Book Corner: Women Define the Agenda, Find the Power by Samuel Huber and the Feminist Press
Getting Closer to the Levers of Power by Diane Vacca
Victims of Gender Violence Find Solutions Slipping Away by Juhu Thukral
My Feminist Media Road Trip: Time to Take the Wheel by Jennifer L. Pozner
The Abortion Rights Looking Glass: Canada Reflects Women First by Nick van der Graaf
Can Black Women Lead on Rethinking Marriage? by Dani McClain
Standing Our Ground: Going Beyond Maslow's Basic Needs by Mary E. Plouffe
Fukushima's Hot Water: Now Fallout in Our Kitchens? by Kimberly Roberson
Broken Politics: Republicans Assail Suffrage Itself by Tanya Melich
No Dancing: The Right Aims to Take Down Sexual Liberation by Amanda Marcotte
Global "Security" Equals Human Security and Gender Rights by Jamie Hagen The Art Perspective: Kate Millett curated by Linda Stein
Silos No More: Shaping Alliances for Reproductive Justice by Susan Yanow
Nurses Unionize to Heal the System by Eleanor J. Bader
Featured Video: "Bella Abzug: In Her Own Words"
The Poet's Eye From Poetry Co-Editor Sarah Browning
RELATED STORIES: The DAY AFTER in On The Issues Magazine

Bodies in Motion: Physical Females Face Different Risks by Eleanor J. Bader
Curious Tension: Feminism and the Sporting Woman by Susan J. Bandy
Cheering or Being Cheered? My Daughter's Cheerleading Adventure by Lu Bailey
Who Owns Sports? Dissecting the Politics of Title IX by Martha Burk
Why Sex Segregation Is Bad for Society by Alex Channonk
Films Lag in Sharing The Women's Game by Ariel Dougherty
A Soccer Dad Faces Parenting, Coaching and Dreams by Mauricio Espinoza
Yoga Frontiers: Women Shape Practices in Exceptional Ways by Molly M. Ginty
The Rise and Fall and Possible Rise of Women's Pro Soccer by Tim Grainey
Winning the Sports Beat: Female Writers Need Wide Angle Lens by Marie Hardin
Opening Historic Trails: Accidental Heroes Stomp Sports Inequity by Risa Isard
Girls, Women, Sports: What to Read - by Chané Jones and The Feminist Press
Women On High: The Price of Passion at the Roof of the World by Jennifer Jordan
Athletically Disinclined: My Counterpoint by Gabrielle Korn
Goalposts: Tackling the Last Bastion of Male Monopoly by Andrew D. Linden
Aspiring for Medals: Watching New Gymnastic Generations by Zerlina Maxwell
Athletes and Magazine Spreads: Does Sexy Mean Selling Out? by Laura Pappano
Rules Put Extreme Pressure On Transsexual Players by Lindsay Parks Pieper
Olympics' Coverage Still Shortchanges Female Athletes by Jane Schonberger
Leaping, Racing, Spearing: The Female Athlete Amazes in Myth by Laura A. Shamas
Becoming Glory: Kicking Goals to Transcend the Night, A Memoir by Christine Stark
Nine Titles Thinking About Title IX by Rachel Toor
From Our Archives: Related Stories on Girls, Women, Sports
The Poet's Eye From Poetry Co-Editor Judith Arcana
2012 Spring (cont)
Related Stories: Bold Discussions of ABORTION in On The Issues Magazine by The Editors
The Art Perspective: Karen Shaw curated by Linda Stein
2012 Spring

Realities of The Waiting Room: Constantly Shifting by Lori Adelman
Anti-Abortion Harassment and Violence Still Stifle Access by Eleanor J. Bader
We're Not Sorry. Still. by Jennifer Baumgardner
The Poet's Eye From Poetry Co-Editor Sarah Browning
Calling Black LGBTQ Institutions: Where Are You? Where is Reproductive Justice? by Jasmine Burnett
Privacy at Stake: Patients, Clinics and Electronic Medical Records by Corinne A. Carey
Can We Choose Move Forward on Reproductive Justice? -- And How? by Ayesha Chatterjee and Judy Norsigian
"Love Means Second Chances": Reproductive Freedom in a Novel by Susan Elizabeth Davis
Satirist's View: Same Old Dilemma, or The Virgin Rebirth by Susie Day
As Access Slides, Feminists Need to "Extract" From Our Self-Help Past by Carol Downer
Abortion: On The Issues Magazine - by The Editors
How Anti-Abortion Protesters Got Me: Letter From a Young Activist by Sarah Flint Erdreich
The Grand Folly of Focusing on "Common Ground" by Gloria Feldt
Before "Roe": Legal Battles, Involuntary Servitude, My Mom by Justine Goodman
Next Generation Access: Medical Students Fill A Void by Mary Lou Greenberg
The Power of Theater: "Words of Choice" Touches Hearts by Alexis Greene
Where the Reality of Abortion Resides: Intimate Wars by Merle Hoffman
Gone Too Far? Reproductive Politics in the Time of Obama by Carole Joffe
Lila Rose: A Sweet Face to Accompany Extreme Anti-abortion Claims by Kathryn Joyce
Glorifying the Fetus While Ignoring the Fetal Environment by Margie Kelly
Reframing Compassionate Care: Of Madame Restell and Other Outlaws by Jeannie Ludlow
Helping Bloggers To Help: Tips for Reproductive Health Organizations by Amanda Marcotte
What To Do When They Say Holocaust by Carol Mason
"Silent Choices": African American Women Open Up on Film by Faith Pennick
Fine Thoughts On Fertilized Personhood by Marge Piercy
Heading Toward Menopause, Still Caring about Abortion by Andrea Plaid
Letter to a Young Activist: Don’t Drop the Banner by Barbara Santee
Redefining Chutzpah: More Bad Ideas to Burden Women by Aram A. Schvey
Sharing the Wealth of Knowledge on Abortion by Ria Sen and The Feminist Press
2012 Winter (cont)
An Abortion Miracle? Let's Try the First Amendment by Priscilla Smith
Related Stories: Bold Discussions of ABORTION in On The Issues Magazine by The Editors
The Art Perspective: Ursula O'Farrell curated by Linda Stein
Student Think Tank
2012 Winter

The Poet's Eye From Poetry Co-Editor Judith Arcana
Heather Ault: Visualizing 4000 Years of Choice by Eleanor Bader
Food for The Soul: Poetry That Pierces Injustice by Sarah Browning
Unfurling the Progressive Banner: Where We Are by Leslie Cagan
What Every Woman Should Know by Susie Cagle
No Stopping: From Pom-Poms to Saving Women's Bodies by Carol Downer
Filming Against Odds: Undocumented Youth “Come Out” With Their Dreams by Anne Galisky
Marcha de las Putas: SlutWalking Crosses Global Divides by Stephanie Gilmore
Taking A Stand Against Ageism at All Ages: A Powerful Coalition by Margaret Morganroth Gullette
Teaching Feminism in High School: Moving from Theory to Action by Lindsey Hennawi
Patient Power - The Reluctant Revolution by Merle Hoffman
Our Little Light: Letter From A Young Activist by Ileana Jiménez
Fiction: A Basket of Biscuits by Michael angel Johnson
Book Corner: Feminist Press Picks Five Top Activist Reads by Elizabeth Koke and Glynnis King
Speak Out: Sharing Passions, Tips, Techniques by Gabrielle Korn
Getting Over the (#stale) Online v Offline Debate by Amanda Marcotte
Stories Matter: How to Power Up Your Activism by Thaler Pekar
The Art Perspective: Guerrilla Girls curated by Linda Stein
Student Think Tank
Challenging People to Think: Activism for Atheism by Sunsara Taylor
Sexual Rights: Advocating for Vibrant Reframing by Juhu Thukral
Letter to a Young Activist: Left to Learn from the ‘60s by Laura Whitehorn
Ending Wartime Rape Means Ending War and Patriarchy by Judith Avory Faucette
No Women, No Peace: Time to Change Peace Building by Shelagh Daley
Most Wanted: Meaningful Enforcement in the War Against Domestic Abuse by Madeline Lee Bryer
Challenging Militarism and Ending Violence Against Women by Keely Swan
Pushing Back Attacks on Artistic Freedom by Linda Stein
Haven Volunteers: An Immediate Impact on Abortion Care by Mary Lou Greenberg
The Populist Movement Reborn, At Last, In Occupy by Rosalyn Baxandall
Resilience Circles: Consciousness-Raising Groups for Tough Economic Times by Sarah Byrnes
Engaged Activism: Two Women Challenge Global Sex Trafficking by Gabrielle Korn
Saying No in Mississippi: No to Personhood, No to Voter Restrictions by Loretta J. Ross
2011 Fall (cont)
"Occupy" and Feminism Equal New Solidarity: Frances Fox Piven Speaks by Cindy Cooper
Stopping Police and DAs from Using Condoms to Convict Sex Workers by Crystal DeBoise
My Feminist Action: Locating Sex in Sexual Harassment and Rape by Kathleen Barry
Echoing at "Occupy": The Women Behind Social Security by Carolyn Gage
World AIDS Day: Women HIV Activists Make Sex Ed A Reality by Alison Yager
Education as Action: Supporting the Sexual Health of Sex Workers by Sarah Elspeth Patterson
Trans Violence Is Violence Against Women by Ida Hammer
Not Waiting for Rapture: The Lesbian Avengers March In by Dulcey Lewis
African FGM Author Finds Herself Called to Activism by Tobe Levin

Fighting to Gratify a Sex Instinct? War Attitudes Vary by Gender by Lori Adelman
Poet’s Eye by Poetry Co-Editor Sarah Browning
War Resisters Inject Truth into Military Recruitment by Eleanor J. Bader
A Feminist Looks at Masculine Rage and the Haditha Massacre by Kathleen Barry
Women, War and Peace by the editors
Gender Values: The Costs of War by Susan Feiner
Books of Note: War and Peace by The Feminist Press
All Wars Are Intimate Wars by Merle Hoffman
The Art Perspective featuring Frances Jetter
Photo Essay: Women and Girls in Conflict Zones by Ann Jones
Featured Video: "Pioneering Women War Correspondents" by Milena Jovanovitch
Top Ten: Three Years of Stories That Grabbed Readers by Gabrielle Korn
Paradoxes of Women in Uniform Take Deep Listening by Chris Lombardi
Finding Hope: Reweaving -- Then and Now by Pam McAllister
Next "Wave" Peace Activists Pour Feminism into the Mix by Jean Stevens
Violence Against Women Surges When War Is "Done" by Yifat Susskind
The Cruel Lie: Bombing To Liberate Women by Debra Sweet
Peace is a Human Right: Give Us Women Who Get It by Cora Weiss
A Lesson From History: WWII and Fighting to Keep Women From Slavery by the Editors
Military Women: Unfair Denial of Abortion Access Needs to End by Marjorie Signer
Jeannette Rankin, Suffragist and Pacifist: She Speaks For Me by Jeanmarie Simpson
Trapped In The Story: Local Journalists Face Sexual Violence by Lauren Wolfe
Understanding the Myth: Why Cassandra Must Not be Silenced by Laura A. Shamas
Good News for Trans Veterans: New VA Health Care Guidelines by Autumn Sandeen
Afghan and Rwandan Women Entrepreneurs Seek Peace through Business by Dr. Terry Neese
Why I Wrote A War Novel by Helen Benedict
Fighting to Fight: Questioning the Battle of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" by Gabrielle Korn
2011 Summer (cont)
Ending Wartime Rape Means Ending War and Patriarchy by Judith Avory Faucette
No Women, No Peace: Time to Change Peace Building by Shelagh Daley
Most Wanted: Meaningful Enforcement in the War Against Domestic Abuse by Madeline Lee Bryer
Challenging Militarism and Ending Violence Against Women by Keely Swan
Pushing Back Attacks on Artistic Freedom by Linda Stein

Tribute to Barbara Seaman: Triggering a revolution in women's health care
Nuclear Revival? Lessons for Women from the Three Mile Island Accident by Karen Charman
Snipping Pink Sentimentality: Persisting on the Whys of Breast Cancer by Eleanor J. Bader
Gulf Oil Drilling Disaster: Gendered Layers of Impact by Jacqui Patterson
Adding Environmental Footprints to Birth Control Choices by Laura Eldridge
Little Girl Lost: Early Puberty Hides Environmental Injustice by Michelle Chen
Swamped: Trying to Save Fragile Bodies by Molly M. Ginty
Moving the Silence: Rachel Carson’s Groundbreaking Work by Theresa Noll
Life’s Precious Trio: Women, Water and Health by Elayne Clift
Acting As If Future Generations Matter by Carolyn Raffensperger
A Tale of Two Nursing Mothers by Chanda Chevannes
Message in BPA Baby Bottles: Don't Mess with Moms by Margie Kelly
Mother Nature Gets Naughty: Eco-Friendly Sex Toys by Elizabeth Black
The Poet's Eye from Poetry Co-Editor Judith Arcana
Art Perspective featuring Mary Miss
Related Stories on Environmental Health from our Archives
Mother Nature Gets Naughty: Eco-Friendly Sex Toys by Elizabeth Black
Theo Colborn: Making Her Own Scientific Path by Cindy Cooper
Women's Rights, Human Rights and Climate Change by Cate Owren
For the Birds: My Personal Eco Activism by Catherine Gropper
Watershed Women: Self Help in India by Swapna Majumdar
Strong Families Love Unconditionally by Susan Lehman
Clean Up: Shareholder Activism Pushes Companies by Larissa Ruoff
Women in Tyvek: Hope in Nontraditional Green Jobs by Alexis Greene
Webs of Connection: Trees, Women, Activism by Marianne Schnall
Dirty Down There: The Selling of "Feminine" Products by Lu Bailey
2011 Spring (cont.)
Infrastructure: Fiction Techniques and Shaping Public Health by Lise Saffran
Poetry: Reliving the Nuclear Nightmare by Karen Ethelsdattar
Four Bags: My Mother's Gift of Living Simply by Sarah Flint Erdreich
My Body, the Earth: The Earth, My Body by Carolyn Raffensperger

Lady Gaga: Celebrity Feminist? by Nona Willis Aronowitz
The Rise of Enlightened Sexism
by Susan J. Douglas
Icons, Superheroes and Fantasies a Feminist Can Love? by Linda Stein
Reality TV (Re)Rewrites Gender Roles by Jennifer L. Pozner
'Feminists for Life': A built-in contradiction? by Eleanor J. Bader
'Abortion' as Right's Multipurpose Scare Word by Amanda Marcotte
Women's Liberation: Looking Back, Looking Forward by Carol Hanisch
Fighting the Black Anti-Abortion Campaign: Trusting Black Women by Loretta J. Ross
Next Chapter in the 'Republican War Against Women' by Tanya Melich
Not-so-New Right Wing Women By Abby Scher
Republicans Aim to 'Divide and Conquer' by Lu Bailey
Feminism Is As Feminism Does by Merle Hoffman
The Poet's Eye curated by Sarah Browning
The Art Perspective by Linda Stein presents Judy Chicago
The Sexual Politics of Meat Revisited by Theresa Noll
Looking Back at the Debate Over Feminism
The Conning of the Feminists by the Editors
Films that Inform Our Lives: Maybe Next Year?, Heather Cowherd
Are Women Missing in Literary Reviews?, Joan Tobin
Academic Feminisms: Gaining or Losing Ground?, Resa Crane Bizzaro
Controlling Women: Reasons to Worry About the Scott Sisters, Caroline Picker, Winter 2011 Cafe
Disappearing the Word "Rape," Stephanie Gilmore, Winter 2011 Cafe
Of Hallie Flanagan and Women Who Won't Be Silent, Alexis Greene, Winter 2011 Cafe
Feminists Lose Ground Working With Social Conservatives on Trafficking, Melis, Winter 2011 Cafe
Roe v. Wade 38th Anniversary: A Time for Celebration – and Commitment, Merle Hoffman, Winter 2011 Cafe
Dangerous Con: How the Right-Wing Attracts Women, Helen Gilbert, Winter 2011 Cafe
Love and Creative Genius: A Feminist's Most Potent Weapons, Inga Muscio
Stop Murder and Violence Against Sex Workers, Melissa Sontag Broudo and Rache
"No Easy Decision": MTV Takes On Abortion, Sarah Flint Erdreich
Feminist Human Rights vs. The Conning of Patriotism, Kathleen Barry
Judginog Our Future: Supreme Women Move Up, Sonia Pressman Fuentes
Dear Antis: Voters Say No To Your Abortion Bans, Cindy Cooper
Misogyny Makes Money: Review of "The Social Network," Ariel Dougherty
From the Archives: the Words of Aung San Suu Kyi, On the Issues Magazine
Video: An Iconic dancer on Her Toes After 50 Years, Ann Farmer
Feminist Thoughts: A Potpourri of Comments and Quotes by the Editors


About EQUALITY: How much further away? from the Editors
"Little Marie": The Daily Toll of Sexist Language by Marie Shear
Good Girls, Bad Girls: The Kinkiness of Slut-Shaming by Elizabeth Black
Snood by Snood, Tight-Knit Orthodox Piety Loosens Up by Eleanor J. Bader
Women Challenge Gender Apartheid in the Catholic Church by Angela Bonavoglia
Alright Then, Let Men Compete by Megan Carpentier
Beyond Equality to Liberation by Mary Lou Greenberg
Say "I Do": Constitutional Equality is Forever by Carolyn A. Cook
Best City for Working Women: In Our Checkbooks by Beverly Cooper Neufeld
Featured Video: "Equality Under The Hood" by Ann Farmer
Health Inequality: Gates Foundation Bans Abortion by Marcy Bloom
Girls Kick: Moving the Media's World Cup Goal Posts by Ariel Dougherty
Gender Equality: Devil in the Details by Cindy Cooper
Defeating Racism and Sexism with the Politics of Authenticity by Lu Bailey
The Poet’s Eye curated by Judith Arcana
The Art Perspective presents a mini-retrospective of the art of Regina Frank
UnCUT/VOICES: Unequivocally Against Female Genital Mutilation by Tobe Levin
In His Shorts: What Happened to Male Birth Control? by Laura Eldridge
Equally Expendable: Looking at Men and War through a Feminist Paradigm by Kathleen Barry
Double Standards in Economic and Political Clout by Juhu Thukral
A Radical Look at the Question of Equality by Helen Gilbert
Gloria Feldt's "No Excuses" and Ways for Women to Think about Power by Theresa Noll
MDs Tell HHS: High-Risk Patients Need Abortion Coverage by Jodi Magee
Girls – and Women -- Are Slamming the Poetry Scene by Lauren Zuniga
Female Music Critics Transcend Fan Culture by Georgia Kral
Broadway Has A Long Way to Go, Baby by Deborah Savadge
Advancing Rights: 1964 Marks the Beginning of A New Era by Sonia Pressman Fuentes
Gender Pay Gap Underestimates Economic Inequality by Joan Williams
Formation of Gender Identity in the Church by Rev. Rebecca Turner
"Nontraditional": A Video Makes a Car Job Seem Auto-Matic by the Editors

About The Feminist Mind- by the Editors
Sharing the Joy of Resistance Through Radio by Fran Luck
To Halt Emotional Abuse, French Law Teaches Bullies A Lesson by Eleanor Bader
A Feminist’s U-Turn: A Torrid Tale of Disappointment and Discovery by Megan Carpentier
Thinking About Hollywood: Breaking the Entertainment Barrier by Jaye Austin Williams
Practicing Freedom: An Enduring Model in Anne Frank by Maureen McNeil
Women’s Liberation Consciousness-Raising: Then and Now by Carol Hanisch
How to Think Like A Feminist Economist by Susan Feiner
Listening Up: Students Blow the Whistle on Sexual Violence by Stephanie Gilmore and Sarah Barr
The Art Perspective presents a mini-retrospective of the art of Michelle Stuart
Media Literacy: Piercing Content and Who Controls It by Jennifer L. Pozner
Three Habits of the Heart and Mind To Spark Cultural Awakening by Arlene Goldbard
Dispatches from the Road: A Travelogue of True Stories by Barbara Becker
On The Frontlines: A Counselor Must Address A Gauntlet of Lies by Mary Lou Greenberg
Equality for Women: Insights from My Grandfather by Maame-Mensima Horne
Two Years of Hits: The Top Ten by the Editors
On "Generation Y/Millennials" and Teaching Reproductive Justice through Film
A Blast From the Past Can Secure Abortion Rights
Taking Seminaries Out of the Box
Indie Music Groups Share Sex Positivity
Tips on Making a Career Out of Feminist Work
'Earth to Natalie': One Teacher and Integration in Nashville
Opening New Horizons on Faith-Based Sex Education
Wonder Woman Confronts a Makeover Moment: A Missed Chance
Feeding Minds Feminism: Women's Studies
Honoring Our Legacy: Founding IAmDrTiller.com

Facing Down Danger to Make Reproductive Freedom a Reality
Loretta Ross Unmasks Black Anti-Abortion Message
Convictions to Action: Lessons From Margaret Sanger
In the Act Alone: German Resistance to the Nazi Movement
Harriet's Voice: A Writer and Her Inhabitation
Liberian Women Forge a Real Life Lysistrata
The Art Perspective: Retrospective of Miriam Schapiro
Wonder Woman: A Comic Book Character Shows The Way
The African American Woman Who Shaped the Future of Art
Grace Paley's true North: Justice in Writing and Action
Aung San Suu Kyi on Love, A Poem
A Poem About Bella: "Under the Big Hat"
Maternal Mortality, Slavery, Fistula Fill Half The Sky
Women Hold Demonstrations for Liberation in Iraq and Afghanistan
Mahin Hassibi, Visionary Ideas, Thinking Out Loud
Anabella: Guatemalan Leader Deploys Stilettos Against Corruption
With the Understanding of Ghandi, Aminatou Put Her Life on the Line
Justice for Aung San Suu Kyi: End Male Power Structures
Esther Chavez Cano Added Up the Devastation of Gender Violence
Maternal Mortality, Slavery, Fistula Fill Half The Sky
Unlocking the Quiet Courage of Afghans,
Women Hold Demonstrations for Liberation in Iran and Afghanistan

From the Editors: Race, Feminism, Our Future
To Stop Gender Violence, Start Changing the Tune
Birthers and Birchers: Hiding Behind Stars and Stripes
Mujeres Take Back the Culture With Old Photos
Beginning with the Children: To Teach Peace
Women of Color Push Reproductive Justice
Mujeres Take Back the Culture With Old Photos
The First of All Liberties: Making Health Care Meet All Women’s Needs
Natural Disasters, Climate Change Uproot Women of Color
The ‘New’ Population Control Craze: Retro, Racist, Wrong Way to Go
Stimulating Social Change, Then and Now
Reigniting Black Feminist Power
Defying Labels With Fearlessness
Bum Raps, “Bubbas," and Affirmative Actio
Flo Kennedy and Irene Duvall: Forever Activists
Teens and Indian Health Service: Saving Both
The Next Seven Generations: Reclaiming Healthy Sexuality for Native Youth
Healthcare Compromise: Low-Income Women Get Bumped
Race and Gender: Two Lovers Who Dare to Kiss
Book Reveals Difficulties of Traditional Chinese Gender Roles
White Silence and Responsibility
In Peril: North African Freedom Fighter On Hunger Strike
Population & environment: a progressive, feminist approach

From the Editors: Our Genders, Our Rights
From the Publisher: Selecting The Same Sex
Busting Bogus Biology and Beliefs
Trans Health Care Is A Life and Death Matter
How A Feminist Found Her Sexism
American Taliban: Sect Controls Women’s Destinies
A Human Finds Robot Love: New Jeanette Winterson Book
How Media Portrayals Affect Women Seeking Abortions
Asylum Pitfalls May Await the Transgender Applicant
Elizabeth Sackler Gives Hope, but Artistic Venues Are Slim for Women
Art World Insiders Struggle to Address Disparity
Virtual Switching, or Playing Games?
It all started with Adam and Eve

Lines In The Sand
From the Publisher: Higher Ground, Not Common Ground
On the Murder and Continuing Inspiration of Dr. George Tiller
Mobilizing for Reproductive Justice
To Run the World, Power Up Feminism
Listen Up: UN Must Hear Women on Violence
Teaching Daughters About Lollipop Politics
Shaping Sexual Futures On A Budget
Activists Boost Female Health Empowerment
Taking a Stand on Hospitals, and Meaning It
Common Enemies: LGBT, Abortion Share Foes
Equal Rights Amendment Still Brings Out Ranters
Second Bill of Rights: Economic Security
Ending Slavery: How We Free Today's Slaves by Kevin Bales
The Reproductive Rights Reader: Law, Medicine, and the Construction of Motherhood

New Revolutions We Need
From the Publisher: Revolution Lite
Wanted: A Revolution in Critical Thinking
Twisted Treaty Shafts U.S. Women
End Torture, End Domestic Violence
Female Avatars Hail ‘Second Life’
Ending the Male Patina in Biology
Ramping Up Democracy in the U.S.
MILK and Recruiting for Rights
Theater Arts: A Menace to Society
Putting Money Where Our Causes Are
An Animal Lawyer Makes a Manifesto
Health Care ‘Reform’ Is Not Enough

What is Terror for Women
(And What Can We Do About It)
Sarah Palin and the Apocalypse
Terror For Women Exists Throughout History, Across Cultures
Honor Killings and Human Bombs: Abuses, Old and New
The Terror of Loving and Losing
Terrorizing the Loved Pets of Women
Anti-Abortion Terror Tactics Take A Toll
Anti-Immigrant Fervor Translates to Terror for Women
The Terror of Motherhood in Somaliland and Women’s Rights to Safe Care
The Terror-Submission Backlash
Media Tools Counter War Violence Against Women
The War I Know: Sidelined, A to Z
“Daughter” -- The New Face of War
Women And The War On Terror: An Unintended Consequence?

Works Hard for Her Money: Feminists and Prostitutes
Of Victims And Vixens--The Feminist Clash Over Prostitution
Pimping: The World's Oldest Profession
Feminist Divisions Cause Real-World Repercussions
Female Orgasm Today: The Hite Report's Research Then and Now
Religious Repugnance Obscures Need for Sex Work Decriminalization
“It’s Not TV, Its Sexploitation”: Protest Against Home Box Office
Naked Truth: Reality and Fantasy Are (Stripper) Poles Apart
Does Working Girls Still Work?
Stop the Traffick: Stiffening State Laws Helps Trapped Women

HIV/AIDS Blowback hits Women Hard
A Message from the Publisher Plus ca change
In the U.S., AIDS Spreads Rapid-Fire
Break the Silence, End the Stigma
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