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2014 Changemaker: Ethelind Kaba

"This is a more proactive way of looking at the experience of being a girl. The goal is to get some of these girls in to talk about issues before there's a problem."

2014 Changemaker: Women’s Economic Security Act

The law expands unpaid leave for parents and provides other support to improve economic security for women

2014 Changemakers: Alexandra Pierce and Lauren Martin

Sex trafficking operations employ systematic psychological, physical and sexual brutality to develop a 'product,' which is girls to sell.

Gender Justice

This tenacious law group makes change for women happen - quickly

A passionate “genius”

Sarah Deer (Photo courtesy of the John D. & Catherine T.…

Brewing success: Deb Loch and Jill Pavlak

After taking six years to open their brewery, partners Deb Loch and Jill Pavlak are working fast and furious to keep up with demand

‘We are all advocates’

The nation's first women's shelter, Women's Advocates was founded in the Twin Cities and is marking it's 40th anniversary.

Patricia Torres Ray: Primed for power

"If you're going to work with me, you're going to have a big plan for the future."

Future First and the Women’s Congress

"In our political ecology, the whole register of women's voices is missing. We are giving a chance for women's voices to be raised."

Beth Bergman of Wet Paint

"Wet Paint allowed me to be very creative. ... I could use the much more analytical skills that I developed through my corporate career ... and I was able to do this surrounded by artists."

Dispensing medical care — and love

Pam White, left (courtesy photo) There's a love fest going…

Turning beer into food: Jacquie Berglund’s company, FINNEGANS, does well doing good

Jacquie Berglund (Photo by Sarah Whiting) Sitting on a couch…