by Stephenie Foster | Jan 29, 2011 | Women in the Middle East/North Africa
Like so many others, I have been watching the unfolding events in Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen. Undeniably, the role of the social media is extraordinary. The ability of that media to bypass traditional media is stunning in its effectiveness. That ability to communicate...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
As we celebrate the holiday commemorating Dr. King, lets also reflect on the role that women played in the civil rights movement. I was listening to NPR this morning and heard an amazing interview with Judy Richardson, who authored this piece in Women eNews in...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 14, 2011 | Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
HAITIAN ELECTION KEY TO REBUILDING As we mark the one year anniversary of the Haitian earthquake, controversy continues to swirl around who will be in the run-off for the next Haitian president, and when that run-off will occur.According to new report, an...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 9, 2011 | Women in Politics
Senator Mikulski Becomes Longest Serving Woman Senator in US History Today, January 5, 2011, Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) became the longest serving woman in the US Senate. Her accomplishments are legendary and historic. Among Mikulski’s many firsts is that...