How One Woman in France Is Battling the System That Was Meant To Protect Her
Foreign women who become victims of sexual violence in France face huge barriers in seeking justice and safety. Institutions take control of their lives while society tends to minimize their experiences, much as it does in many of the women’s home countries.
One Hundred Years of Betrayal
The debate surrounding the Netflix adaptation of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” provides an opportunity to appreciate the novel’s artistry, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s insights into the art of fiction, and the troubled path of his legacy over the decade since his death.
Dawn in Damascus
In the hours since Syria’s dictator fled the country, ending nearly six decades of tyranny, the jubilant scenes emerging from the country recall the enormous losses that preceded them. For those who survived the Assads’ brutal reign, it is very difficult to conceive of something worse that could come after.
‘Her Name Was Zehava’ Points a Uniquely Insightful Lens on the Human Cost of the Occupation
“Her Name Was Zehava” is a remarkably humane short documentary film that looks at Israel’s occupation through the lens of a Palestinian trans woman who cannot find refuge in either Palestine or Israel.
Syrians Ponder a Future After Aleppo
Residents of Aleppo and government-held areas in Syria are contemplating what comes next after the stunning recent rebel takeover.