To The Contrary

Diversity in Rock; Period Poverty

Diversity in Rock: Rolling Stone co-founder says women and minorities lack the "articulation" to be featured in his book. Period Poverty: Many girls in America miss school due to lack of hygienic products. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Erin Matson, Hadley Heath Manning

Diversity in Rock; Period Poverty

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  • Corporations Roll Back DEI; Women in Combat: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Corporations Roll Back DEI; Women in Combat

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    Corporations Roll Back DEI: McDonald’s is the latest company to scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Women in Combat: Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth, says women should not serve on the battlefield. PANEL: Ann Stone, Fernanda Santos, Marilyn Colon, Jessica Washington

  • The History of Women in the CIA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The History of Women in the CIA

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    We speak with Liz Mundy, the author of the new book ''The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA.'' Together with host Bonnie Erbe', Mundy charts the history of women acting as spies for the USA, the challenges they faced, and the impact they had.

  • The History of Second-wave Feminism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The History of Second-wave Feminism

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    This week on To The Contrary: Second-wave feminism. We interview feminist activist, Muriel Fox, notably a co-founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Her new book, The Women's Revolution: How We Changed Your Life, shares untold stories of the “unsung heroes” from the movement, highlighting their contributions to gender equality.

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