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2012 Changemaker: ‘With Impunity’

Documentary examines culture and history of gender-based violence. "We really wanted to tell the story that if we are ever going to stop men's violence against women that men need to step up in leadership."

2012 Changemakers: League of Women Voters

"This was a campaign of conversations. You really have to talk to friends and family.

Activist artist Shirl Chouinard creates dolls to educate about domestic violence

Shirl Chouinard (Courtesy Photo) When Shirl Chouinard asked…

Deborah Jiang Stein’s unPrison Project

"Do you think I'm weak? It takes real strength to say that you need help."

Connecting through grief

"Holding out the hand of friendship in the midst of our pain, that's the real definition of humanity, of being on the planet together."-

Out in rural Minnesota: Jessi Tebben and Ashley Schuman build family-despite challenges

Jessi Tebben (left) Ashley Schuman (Courtesy Photo) Both…

High-profile engineer

Rani dreams of the day when female engineering leaders are commonplace.

Small businesses take a stand on marriage equality

It's one thing for an individual to take a stand on the issue of marriage equality. It's another level for a small business to take a stand. The Minnesota Women's Press spoke with three independent business women about their resolve to stand up for marriage for all.

High-profile engineer: Susan Rani is modest about her trailblazing, leadership

Susan Rani (Photo by Sarah Whiting) Susan Rani is at the…

Making the case that it’s sexual harassment, not bullying

Michele St. Martin (courtesy photo) Consider this scenario:…

Freedom enjoyed by all

Lori J. Wilfahrt (courtesy photo) Our son, Corporal Andrew…

Title IX Myths & stereotypes

[Another stereotype we're told is] whether we like it or not, college sports have become a big time economic engine, so get used to this new corporate model where profit rules the day.