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‘2 alpha women’: Nancy Reagan’s icy time with Raisa Gorbachev

By Nina Porzucki & Por Alison Bowen ● Politics ● March 12, 2016

Former first lady Nancy Reagan died over the weekend at the age of 94. Of course anyone who grew up stateside during the Reagan administration will never forget her anti-drug campaign with its catchy slogan, “Just Say No!”

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In France, Marine Le Pen Pushes Abortion Politics Into View

By Léa Bouchoucha ● Politics ● January 4, 2016

Her far-right party is well known for its anti-immigrant, nationalist message. In a country that serves as a beacon for abortion rights, she is also challenging that part of the status quo.

Nepal’s Constitution Maintains Fatherhood Bias

By Tricia Taormina ● Politics ● October 7, 2015

“I am right now like a prisoner in my own country,” says a young woman who can’t get a passport and doesn’t have hope to study abroad because her father isn’t available to confer his citizenship on her. Nepal joins 27 countries with “dependent nationality” laws.

5 Iranian Women Praise Nuclear Deal

By Hajer Naili ● Politics ● July 15, 2015

“It is always a win-win situation when you resolve conflicts through diplomacy,” says Sussan Tahmasebi, a founder of a grassroots effort to broaden awareness of Iranian women’s rights. “We need to have stability in the Middle East and the region and I think this deal will help with that stability.”

Social Caretaking Keeps Nepal Going Post-Quake

By Iris Gonzoles ● Politics ● July 2, 2015

During chaotic, makeshift times, women throughout Kathmandu are playing key roles in holding their families and society together. “She always tells us not to be afraid and keeps a close watch on us especially at night,” says the 14-year-old daughter of one woman.

Women Play Visible Roles in Rebuilding Nepal

By Iris Gonzoles ● Politics ● June 21, 2015

During a recent trip to Kathmandu, Iris Gonzales photographed the myriad ways women are playing a significant role in the difficult process of rebuilding. Here is a sampling of what she saw.

In Afghanistan, Danger Stalks Gender Imam Training

By Hajer Naili ● Politics ● June 12, 2015

Facing a culture of bribery and constant threats on herself and her family, Jamila Afghani looks back on more than five years of helping religious leaders in Afghanistan preach to women in a gender-respectful way. And she worries about her country becoming a “second Iraq.”