Rita Henley Jensen, Author at Women's eNews

Women Who Break Barriers Create Our News Beat

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Commentary ● May 16, 2006

At Women’s eNews’ annual gala tonight Rita Henley Jensen will toast the 21 individuals being honored for breaking barriers on behalf of women. Here she also reflects on this news service’s devotion to independent and committed journalism.

After Hard Year, Hope Is Holidays’ Biggest Gift

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● December 21, 2005

As the holidays approach, Rita Henley Jensen finds the hardships of the year just ending–from natural disasters to armed conflict–producing a somber mood. Memories of a childhood prayer recall her to a seasonal sense of belief and hope.

21 Leaders Put Women at Core of Story

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● May 16, 2005

In warming up for Tuesday’s annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century gala, Rita Henley Jensen explains why the missions of these leaders and that of Women’s eNews–to put women at the core of the story–will change everything.

Saudi Women Push Dialogue on Rights

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● March 8, 2005

On International Women’s Day, Rita Henley Jensen reflects on her recent trip to Saudi Arabia, where feisty, educated women are challenging the nation’s system of strict gender apartheid.

Taking the Gender Apartheid Tour in Saudi Arabia

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Arts & Culture ● March 8, 2005

Women’s eNews Editor in Chief Rita Henley Jensen traveled to Saudi Arabia, to attend an economic forum. She was aware of the many restrictions on women, but once there, appreciated for the first time that the nation practiced gender apartheid.

Holiday Message from Rita Henley Jensen

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Arts & Culture ● December 24, 2004

Listening to the rising chords of Handel’s Messiah, Rita Henley Jensen was filled with musical and maternal bliss. But at the same time, the lyrics tugged at her, making her long for sacred music that would hail a Princess of Peace.

Please Support Women’s eNews Today

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● November 26, 2004

Women’s eNews provides daily news about issues of particular concern to women that is available nowhere else. Please donate today and keep our reporters out there, asking the right questions!

Special Women’s Equality Day Essay

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● August 26, 2004

In a special message on Women’s Equality Day, Women’s eNews editor in chief Rita Henley Jensen outlines the political coverage the news service will provide throughout the election campaign.

21 Leaders Gala Honors Those Building New Worlds

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● May 19, 2004

On the eve of Women’s eNews’ 21 Leaders for the 21st Century gala, editor in chief Rita Henley Jensen talks about the need for news that addresses issues of concern to women.

A Moment of Generosity Saved a Future

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● December 25, 2003

This holiday season, Women’s eNews Editor in Chief Rita Henley Jensen celebrates someone from her past–a compassionate doctor–who shielded her from the stringent rules of the welfare system and permitted her to pursue journalism.

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