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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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For Young Activists, Sept. 11 Was Starting Point

By Courtney Martin ● Arts & Culture ● September 10, 2010

In this excerpt from the introduction to her new book “Do It Anyway,” Courtney Martin meditates on the political consciousness of a young activist generation for whom Sept. 11 has been a defining event.

Crew of Retired Fireboat Answers Sept. 11 Call

By Jessica DuLong ● Uncategorized ● September 11, 2009

In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the retired fireboat John J. Harvey was called back into service to fight blazes and aid survivors. Jessica DuLong, the boat’s engineer and a freelance journalist, recounts this time in “My River Chronicles.”

9-11 Responders Struggle for Health, Help

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● September 15, 2005

An estimated one-half of the more than 13,000 women who carried out emergency work at Ground Zero four years ago report health ailments. As Congress considers cutting aid for such responders, advocates cry foul.

Female Troops in Iraq Redefine Combat Rules

By Mona Iskander ● Arts & Culture ● July 5, 2004

Female soldiers who fought in Iraq provide a snapshot of just how close they were to combat areas at the opening stages of the war. Often, combat decisions on their duties were made on the battlefield, not by the book.

Bush Endorses Use of Condoms; Useless Cancer Tests

By WeNews Staff & no-author ● Arts & Culture ● June 26, 2004

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The White House–
"President Bush Discusses HIV/AIDS Initiatives in Philadelphia":
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/06/20040623-4.html

Women and 9/11: Special Reports

Latest in sept 11

For Young Activists, Sept. 11 Was Starting Point

Crew of Retired Fireboat Answers Sept. 11 Call

9-11 Responders Struggle for Health, Help

Female Troops in Iraq Redefine Combat Rules

Bush Endorses Use of Condoms; Useless Cancer Tests

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New York Recruits Women for 9/11 Hardhat Jobs

Female First Responders, Gays Push for 9-11 Equity

Rankin Stood Alone in Congress

House Races 2002