Women
To The Contrary
U.S. Senate candidate from North Dakota, Heidi Heitkamp, sat down with To the Contrary to discuss her run for office, why more women should be in office and what's best for North Dakota. Continue
To The Contrary
Marissa Mayer announced her new role as CEO of Yahoo this week, and then revealed she is six months pregnant; The State Department is teaming up with World Bank and Gallup to close the gender gap in data; The media darling talks about her new book, her road trip across the U.S. and the future for young women in the Republican party. Continue
POV
In July 2012, The Light In Her Eyes subject Enas gave POV an update on her life since the start of the Syrian uprising. Continue
Washington Week
I am about to break a promise I made to you. I said this would be a safe space, one that would not turn itself over to rank speculation about the vice presidential sweepstakes. An alphabetical guide through the trial balloons, wild speculation and received conventional wisdom. Continue
POV
Hind Tabab, one of the teachers at Houda al-Habash's school, explains how her extensive education led her to being a teacher. Holding degrees in various subjects, she works as an English teacher at a public school in addition to teaching the memorization of the Qur'an. Continue
POV
The filmmakers of 'The Light In Her Eyes' talk about their portrait of a leader, filmed before the start of the Syrian uprising, who challenges the women of her community to live according to Islam without giving up their dreams. Continue
POV
Two women show that it is cultural norms and customs, as advocated my conservative male clerics, present the biggest challenge for women in the Muslim world, rather than conservative religious behaviors. Distinguishing between these two brings a better understanding of how women can empower themselves in a Muslim community, while still living under religious laws. Continue
POV
Houda al-Habash and her daughter Enas explain that there is nothing in the actual faith of Islam that prevents women from getting an education, and it is the cultural norms of their community which typically limits the education of a women and stresses early marriage. Continue
POV
Houda al-Habash encourages her students never to give up the right to choose their own paths in life, and to continue their education. Continue
Queen & Country
Tour with Queen Elizabeth prior to the opening of an important meeting in Perth, Western Australia. 7/22/2012 Continue
Next Avenue
A fascinating new book finds that female professionals in this age group are satisfied with their jobs and lives. Continue
To The Contrary
The Democratic National Committee is criticized for ads accusing GOP presidenital candidate Mitt Romney of "dancing around" issues with footage of his wife's horse. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue
POV
Houda al-Habash, featured in The Light in Her Eyes, is just one example of a prominent female leader from Syria. The activism of strong, change-minded women has shaped the country since the early 20th century and continues to do so today. Continue
Next Avenue
A recent survey says many women are risk averse. Here's how to build your courage — and your portfolio. Continue
Global Voices
Chahinaz, a 20-year-old student in Algeria, has mixed feelings about the Western world and its values, but she admires the freedom of Western women. Through her curiosity and voyage of self-discovery, Chahinaz begins to wonder what life is like for women in other Muslim countries and around the world and why things are slow to change in Algeria. Continue
POV
Dr. Iman Al-Jabi, a dentist in Syria, lives a pious life, obeying religious laws, while shrugging off the typical gender roles assigned to women by cultural norms rather than the faith of Islam itself. Continue
POV
Houda al-Habash explains the reasons and significance of wearing the hijab to her students, even though she doesn't require it of them. Continue
POV
Four young Muslim women discuss marriage and educational goals while at lunch one day in Syria. Continue
To The Contrary
Comedian Daniel Tosh's remark about rape jokes being funny draws controversy. Continue
POV
Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur’an school for girls in Damascus, Syria, 30 years ago. Every summer, her students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam. A surprising cultural shift is underway - women are claiming space within the mosque. Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, 'The Light in Her Eyes' offers an extraordinary portrait of a leader. Continue
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