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Director Kirby Dick on the Healing Power of Film

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Independent Lens



Filmmaker Kirby Dick hoped The Invisible War would gather a critical mass of attention on the epidemic of sexual assault in the military and change policy. Recent events indicate momentum in the right direction, but Dick says there is still a long way to go before the military justice system is truly just. Continue


The Piercing Truth of My Midlife Crisis

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Next Avenue



How getting an earring shook me out of a funk by letting me play pirate and discover the treasure buried deep inside. Continue


TTC Extra: Single Motherhood on the Rise

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To The Contrary



New data show that the rate of single mothers is at an all time high. See what our panelists think in this week's TTC Extra. Continue


Forget Outing Gay Sports Players. I Outed a Straight One!

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Next Avenue



After ex-NFLer Dave Kopay came out of the closet, I found a heterosexual who had infiltrated a gay softball league. Continue


The Invisible War Influences Military Policy Changes

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Independent Lens



Who says a documentary can't create change? The Invisible War is a groundbreaking, Oscar-nominated documentary about rape within the U.S. military that has catalyzed the conversation over what needs to change to prevent further abuses. Continue


TTC Extra: "Sexy" Candy Land?

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To The Contrary



Some parents have complained over the updates given to the characters from the famous board game, Candy Land, saying they, along with other characters aimed at young girls, are overly sexualized. Continue


The Bletchley Circle, Episode 2 - Preview

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The Bletchley Circle



See how the pursuit of the killer becomes dangerous for the women. 4/28/2013 Continue


Femen & Islam; Margaret Thatcher; Veteran Entrepreneurs

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To The Contrary



Ukranian topless feminists protest Islam. Margaret Thatcher's polarizing legacy. Count Me In focuses on female veterans building business leaders. Continue


TTC Extra: Name It. Change It.

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To The Contrary



Name It. Change It. co-founder Siobhan "Sam" Bennett talks about the group's latest research into the effect of talking about a woman's appearance during a political campaign. Continue


Wonder Women! Director on the Superheroine Mystique

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Independent Lens



Directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and produced by Kelcey Edwards, Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines airs Monday, April 15 at 10pm (check local listings). We recently spoke with Kristy Guevara-Flanagan about her experiences making the film. Continue


The Obstacles to Justice for Military Rape Victims

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Independent Lens



The domain of the Feres doctrine has stretched to prevent just about anyone from suing the military, including victims of rape, effectively blocking Servicemembers from civil courts and finding justice. Continue


Plan-B; Spoiled Millennials; Sex and the Citadel

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To The Contrary



This week, the Obama Administration moves to challenge a federal court ruling on Plan-B; then, are millennials more spoiled and materialistic than previous generations? Behind the headlines: Sex and the Citadel. Author Shereen El Feki tells us about the relationship between sex and Islam. Continue


What about Interracial Marriage?

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Independent Lens



Looking beyond personal ad profiles and first dates, how do cross-cultural relationships with or without the “tarnish of yellow fever” work in the long term? Interviews with interracial couples, as well as experts and those on the hunt for love reflect on what it takes for initial attraction to evolve into real and lasting commitment. Continue


Single Boomers Seeking Romance: There's an App for That!

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Next Avenue



Can you dial up romance? Your phone can help you make a love connection. Continue


Women in Power; Wadjda; Students Against Sexual Assault

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To The Contrary



First, women in power fight being stereotyped as overly harsh. Then, a Saudi filmmaker makes history with her film, Wadjda. And, students fight sexual assault with social media. Continue


TTC Extra: Gun Control Laws

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To The Contrary



Senate Republicans and some rural-state Democrats rejected a proposal to expand background checks on gun sales. Gun control advocates and grieving families vow to continue fighting for their cause. Continue


How to Help Your Unmarried Child Find Love

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Next Avenue



Rule No. 1: Don’t overstep your bounds. Plus 7 more dos and don'ts. Continue


TTC Extra: Lingerie To Prevent Rape

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To The Contrary



A group of Indian female college students has created rape-prevention underwear for women after the fatal gang rape of an Indian woman late last year. Continue


What's Your Superpower?

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Independent Lens



We’re all Wonder Women (or Men) inside, each with our own superpower. But sometimes, we daydream about being more than just a super-dad, super-banjo-strummer, or super-feminist. Do you want to levitate, get the bad guys ... or simply fly faster than the carpool lane? Find further inspiration in Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines, Monday, April 15 at 10pm on Independent Lens. Continue


Gloria Steinem on Wonder Woman

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Independent Lens



Iconic activist, Gloria Steinem, is featured in the upcoming Independent Lens film, Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines, which traces the evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. In this short interview Gloria Steinem reminisces on her own childhood and remembers her favorite Superheroine, Wonder Women. Continue


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