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Economies of worth

"Our economic difference compared globally is obscene. What makes that acceptable?"

Political power

"For me, it's about making people see and love the city as much as I do."

A wider worldview

"We like things that we know even if it works against our best interest. ... 'Newing' is a big part of the answer of how we can get better at change."

Mass action for peace

"Step out of your comfort zone and get involved with issues that affect women. They say in the world now that every woman should be concerned."

When love ends

You're getting a divorce: How can you protect yourself? What should you do first?

2009 Changemaker: Marlene Jezierski

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2009 Changemaker: Kathleen Murphy

"We're talking, very simply, about women being equal to men under our constitution."

2009 Changemaker: Shá Cage and Teen Summit

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2009 Changemaker: Bukola Oriola

"There is help out there and all they need to do is to make a phone call to be free from slavery and torture."

2009 Changemaker: Audrey Thayer and the Native Women Together Sewing Project

"You just don't do a work of art in a frame of hateful feelings. When you touch the thread, material, there's a flowing of good feelings, and you pass that on."

Shelter from the storm

"It's safer to have shelters visible. Personally, I believe that because a shelter is a visible part of a community, a battered woman is more likely to know where she can go."

Union presidents: activists, counselors, collaborators, leaders

"Women tend to work in collectives very comfortably-which makes union work a comfortable place to be active."