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Dr. Maya Angelou Dr. Maya Angelou
In honor of Black History Month, watch To the Contrary's interview with Dr. Maya Angelou.
Meryl Streep Meryl Streep on Women's History
National Women's History Museum spokesperson and Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep discusses the museum's future and her latest movie, playing a strong female lead. Museum President and CEO Joan Wages shares the museum's obstacles.
Sophia Nelson Sophia Nelson on Redefining Black Women
Author Sophia Nelson talks about her book, Black Woman Redefined, which dispels stereotypes about Black women. She also explains on how First Lady Michelle Obama is changing the way Black women are viewed nationally and around the world.
Chai Ling Chai Ling on Helping China's Women and Girls
Activist Chai Ling talks about China's controversial "One-Child Policy" and how her organization, All Girls Allowed, aims to end gender discrimination in China through education and legal advocacy.
Randye Kaye Randye Kaye on Raising a Child with Mental Illness
Author Randy Kaye discusses her book, Ben Behind His Voices, and how through love, education, and medical assistance, she was able to help her son cope with living with schizophrenia and restore hope to her family.
Nicolle Wallace Nicolle Wallace on Women in Politics
Former White House Communications Director and author of Eighteen Acres Nicolle Wallace shares her thoughts on women in politics and her experience as a senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign.
Karen Nussbaum More From Karen Nussbaum
The Executive Director of Working America shares her thoughts on the Occupy Movement and women.
Valerie Jarrett Full Interview: Valerie Jarrett
Watch the full interview with Valerie Jarrett about allegations the early Obama White House was hostile towards women.
Ron Suskind Full Interview: Ron Suskind
Watch the full interview with Ron Suskind, author of Confidence Men which alleges hostility towards women in the early Obama White House.
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The great granddaughter of President Hoover shares comparisons between Hoover and President Obama and why she relates to her great grandfather.
latina_entre Latina Entrepreneurship
A look at why the creation and success of women-owned businesses is essential for Latino wealth and community building.
diabetes Childhood Diabetes
A look at the physical and emotional challeges that children with diabetes face.
dna_beery DNA Sequencing Part III: The Beery Family
In the conclusion of our three-part series on genetic mapping and rare pediatric diseases, the Beery family shares their story of heartbreak and hope.
dna_pt2 Decoding DNA: Helping Children With Rare Diseases
The second in a three-part series on genetic mapping and finding cures for children with rare diseases.
dna_pt1 DNA Sequencing: Children With Rare Diseases
A look at the potential benefits of DNA sequencing for children battling rare diseases.
wlbarriers Working Longer: Barriers
How tax codes, bias, and legal barriers stand in the way of women who want to work past the traditional retirement age.
wlbenefits Working Longer: Benefits
Working past the traditional retirement age may benefit women fiscally and emotionally.
pop_pc Population Growth & Political Correctness
A historical look at how political correctness within the environmental movement began to take precedence over the campaign to stabilize U.S. population.
pop_feminism Population Growth & Feminism
A historical look at the connection between the women's movement and a movement to stabilize U.S. population growth.
pop_enviro Population Growth & The Environmental Movement
A historical look at the connection between population stabilization and the environmental movement.
asian_retirement Asian American Women & Retirement
A look at the retirement concerns facing Asian American women.
minority_womens_health Minority Women's Health
A look at the top health concerns for Asian American, Latina, and African American women.
caregiving Sandwich Generation Caregivers
A look at sandwich generation women who are raising children while caring for aging parents.
breaking_barriers Breaking Barriers
A look at a program aimed at increasing the number of women and minorities in science-related fields.
lesbians_ministry Lesbians in the Ministry
The role of lesbian ministers in the Metropolitan Community Church--an international church group run and founded by homosexuals.
immigration_underground Immigration and the Underground Economy
Many undocumented immigrants work off the grid and don't pay income taxes.
immigration_environment Immigration and the Environment
Undocumented immigrants create an undetermined impact on the environment.

 

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Heidi Heitkamp for Senate
The U.S. Senate candidate from North Dakota shares why she's running for office and how to get more women involved in politics.
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