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Sisters Sing the Healthy Sex Medley
AIDS continues to kill a disproportionate number of women of color. A recent gathering in Chicago brought together activists trying to break through cultural barriers when it comes to educating women about reproductive health.
(Women’s eNews, June 25, 2007)
Tags: chicago, hpv, jeff fleischer, race, reproductive health, womens enews
Women’s Voting Patterns Key to Who Runs Congress
Ballots cast by three categories of women could be crucial in today’s elections: single women, those who often stay home in non-presidential election years and recent converts to the GOP.
(Women’s eNews, November 7, 2006)
Tags: 2006 election, congress, jeff fleischer, voting patterns, womens enews
Too Cruel For School
The infamous School of the Americas is still in business, albeit with a new name. And you can still get thrown in jail for protesting there.
(Mother Jones, March 23, 2005)
Tags: activism, jeff fleischer, mother jones, school of the americas, torture
Illinois Open for Business?
Will our state’s dramatic tax hikes kill economic growth?
(Jewish Business News Chicago, March 31, 2011)
Tags: business, illinois, jeff fleischer, jewish, jewish business news chicago, open for business, taxes
Nation of Islam Women Look Up and Out
The Nation of Islam has been dominated by men–including its controversial leader Louis Farrakhan–for most of its history. But that’s gradually changing, with women taking on prominent roles in the organization. Fourth in a series on religion.
(Women’s eNews, August 2, 2005)
Tags: ava muhammad, chicago, jeff fleischer, nation of islam, womens enews
13 Makes a Minyan
It’s a near certainty that the next U.S. Senate will still have 13 Jewish members.
(World Jewish Digest, August 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, jeff fleischer, jewish, senate, world jewish digest
A Soap Story
Saving the world through suds.
(World Jewish Digest, January 2008)
Tags: dr bronner, dr bronner's magic soapbox, film, film review, jeff fleischer, jewish, world jewish digest
