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dignity and grace

Today is International Women’s Day. It is a day to celebrate the political, social, and economic achievements of women, both past and present. However, it is also a day to reflect and be reminded that not all women have equal … Continue reading

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sexualization of women

As I was driving home from work today, I heard a piece on the radio about US women’s skier Lindesy Vonn. Ms. Vonn is said to be the best American woman skier ever. She’s favored to win multiple gold medals … Continue reading

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is social media changing the world?

My recent work in northern Uganda has sparked a fascination with social media and non-traditional communications strategies as tools to improve the public’s health. While working in Uganda, I kept track of my work and the things that I was … Continue reading

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