“No to Violence Against Women” Comes to New York City
High on the list for examination was the link between women’s need to be safe from violence and economic self-sufficiency.
Click: When We Knew We Were Feminists
Reading “Click” will help one generation to understand and appreciate what experiences have informed another group of women—with personal histories other than their own.
The Personal Democracy Forum Is Back in Town
John Perry Barlow: “The Internet is the greatest thing since the advent of fire.”
Responding to Military Sexual Trauma – Still A Long Way to Go
A sexual attack is a trigger for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Susan McCutcheon, The Director of Family Services, Women’s Mental Health and Military Sexual Trauma, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) stated, “MST is an experience, not a diagnosis. PTSD is the diagnosis.”
Afghan Women and the Media – Is Their Story Being Told?
Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, spoke about the women journalists she had met while in Afghanistan and why it was essential to support and strengthen their capacity to get the story of Afghanistan’s girls and women told.
Lawrence Taylor, The Media, and Human Trafficking
Most of the local news stories gave little to no insight to the aspects of human trafficking apparent in this case, nor the prevalence of this activity on New York City streets.
The Mother’s Day Conundrum
The function of caretaking is diminished until it is time to pay the piper – when something goes wrong. Inevitably, the question almost always comes down to, “Where was the mother?”
If It’s Not Alzheimer’s Disease or Parkinson’s Disease, It May Be NPH
In speaking with Dr. Figuereo it was clear that he was concerned that so many of the neurologists and psychiatrists that people were seeking out for information, had inadequate knowledge. He recommended contacting a doctor who specializes in NPH in the face of any warning signs that are the hallmarks of the disease.
Jewish Music: Two Artists, Two Visions Part 1 – Debbie Friedman
Friedman created a balance by allowing the congregation to be an integral part of the process. This is the core of her philosophy. “When you contribute,” she conveyed, “what you say really matters. Everything goes up and out.”
Omega Institute Comes to NYC for a Weekend of Renewal
On April 16th, the Omega Institute came into New York City to offer a weekend of renewal. Founded in 1977, the learning center is nestled in the Hudson Valley, where over 23,000 people a...
