Today’s Mad Men
The military justice system needs a 21st century wake-up call.
Military Sexual Violence: From Frontline to Fenceline
The root of the sexual assault crisis plaguing the military lies in militarism itself.
Egyptian Protesters Eat Their Own
Two years after the Lara Logan assault, women continue to be attacked at protests in Tahrir Square.
Orientalizing Rape
The coverage of the Damini case has sparked a lively debate about how the Western media portrays rape culture abroad.
Women of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Twenty Years Later
The war that tore apart Bosnia and Herzegovina ended in 1995. But many people, especially women, still await justice.
Politics, Perpetrators, and the Plight of Women
Angelina Jolie’s “In the Land of Blood and Honey” is an important reminder that the international community can’t forgo its responsibility to respond to genocide.
The Cost of Congressional Dithering
The Violence Against Women Act isn’t just about women.
Ending Rape in War
Sexual violence is not a byproduct of war or an uncontrolled act by rogue soldiers, but a war crime committed primarily against women.
What about the Woman Strauss-Kahn Allegedly Assaulted?
She deserves compassion as the global punditocracy conjectures about what’s going happen to the IMF without that French “rockstar” at its helm.
Make 1325 Real for Women’s Peace and Security
The UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security just turned 10 years old — but few nations are helping it meet its goals of involving women in peacemaking and peacekeeping.
Gender and U.S. Bases in Asia-Pacific
Violence against women, violation of local autonomy, and contamination of the environment are all part of the U.S. military footprint in Asia.
Bring the Troops Home Now Resolution Toolkit
A look at how to effectively petition to bring troops home from Iraq.
Hooray for Nationalism?
Nationalism is once again getting a makeover.