August 6

Jimmy Carter blames the patriarchy

Jimmy Carter has published an article rebuking religious oppression of women. A practicing Baptist who has frequently referred to his faith in public, he recently severed ties with the Southern Baptist Convention, asserting that “many male religious leaders help subjugate women.” It must have been a difficult decision for him. He bravely writes:
This view that [...]

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January 15

Secretary of State Clinton will support women’s rights

The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has approved Clinton’s nomination, and she’s a lock for Secretary of State once the full Senate votes. Can we have a moment for Hillary’s support of microfinance and committment to international women’s rights as integral to our foreign policy objectives? In her prepared statement:
“Of particular concern to me is [...]

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