Writing About Divorce (Law)

Last year, I spent some time writing about divorce – no, not my own – but divorce law and practice in four countries.  Here is my take away.  A country’s laws and practices around divorce are indicative of how a country values women.  I’m pleased that the newly...

Election Night 2012

Watching the 2012 election from a far has reaffirmed so much of what I think about the US and our still imperfect political system.  On election night, I was struck by the remarkable nature of the American politics and political culture. Despite heated and partisan...

92 Years and Voting

Also published on Huffington Post, August 26, 2012. We are fast approaching Women’s Equality Day on August 26, the 92nd Anniversary of women’s right to vote in the United States.  This remarkable day marks the culmination of years of struggle by women...