Donnie Radcliffe writes for The Washington Post: “To the surprise of some and the consternation of others, [Betty] Ford evolved as an activist first lady whose non-threatening manner coupled with her newfound celebrity provided the women’s movement with…
Mike McGovern writes in The New York Times: “Mr. Strauss-Kahn’s accuser is from Guinea . . . Guineans leave their country in large numbers, partly because of grinding poverty; 70 percent live on less than $1.25 a day , despite the fact that Guinea has al…
Jim Dwyer writes for The New York Times: “What is so wrong with the original plan to hold a trial for Dominique Strauss-Kahn to decide if he committed an act of sexual violence against a hotel housekeeper?”
Neil Irwin and Brady Davis report for The Washington Post: “The recession was hard on men, who saw construction and manufacturing jobs dry up, but the recovery is proving much kinder. In a rare turnabout, men are outpacing women in getting jobs as the ec…
“Dr. Carhart is a hero,” Matson said. “He stands up for women when it is unpopular, when he’s a target of terrorism, when people threaten his life. He is one of the best champions for women’s fundamental right to control their own destiny.