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Who protects the protectors?

Minnesota's Women Veterans Initiative works to support, uplift and defend the women who serve

Betty McKenzie: locked up for peace

The activist nun put her beliefs on the line, even if it meant going to jail. "I learned a lot in prison. For one thing, the people there are absolutely normal. I can only think of one who seemed like a criminal to me."

Target: Sex trafficking

What I want is for people to understand that we are women first. One hundred percent of us are somebody's daughter ... so see us as that, not as a prostitute."

Trees of reconciliation

"I was distressed about particularly the outcome of our involvement in Iraq. This seemed like something small that I could do to contribute in a positive way."

Women are the solution : Q&A with Sheryl WuDunn

Sheryl WuDunn (Courtesy Photo) Empowering women and girls…

2011 Changemaker: Northside Women’s Space

"Why do you think a woman would want to sell her body? Would you want to do that? What if that was you?"

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."

The 3 Ds: Debate, Discussion, Dialogue

As words swirl around health care, how do we effectively…

Radical sisters

They belong to one of the world's most patriarchial organizations, but when it comes to their own leadership, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet do things differently.

Activists in training

Today's women activists are changing the universe - and becoming leaders, too

A caring economics

Riane Eisler on why a "caring economics" is necessary for our survival

Giving back, getting back

Minnesota women volunteers act on their passions