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Tag: women
How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran – BBC News
Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody has sparked a wave of protest across Iran.
Source: How a woman became a symbol of defiance in Iran – BBC News
Afghanistan sanctions
How Maasai Women Are Resisting Land Grabs
In Mwanza, Tanzania, Nairukoki Leyian-Naisinyai tells me that here, “Corporations come with papers from the government claiming that they have the right
Source: How Maasai Women Are Resisting Land Grabs – CounterPunch.org
Overturning Roe Would Be an Economic Catastrophe for Women
Abortion rights are economic rights.
Source: Opinion | Overturning Roe Would Be an Economic Catastrophe for Women | Asha Banerjee
Why we need women in the struggle – Communist Party USA
What can the Party do to increase participation and leadership of women in the struggle for socialism? Here’s a practical solution: work to create an environment where women are accommodated and included in all areas of political work.
Source: Why we need women in the struggle – Communist Party USA
Building Socialism is Women’s Work (and Men’s Too)
Analyst Taryn Fivek, in her recent article on the CPUSA website, offers explanations for women’s frequent reluctance to take part in progressive politics.
Source: Building Socialism is Women’s Work (and Men’s Too) – CounterPunch.org