Nadia Abduljabbar stresses the need to address the similarities between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, considering "different religions as different windows toward Heaven." Nihad Sirees addresses the concept of Jihad in Islam, and the...
Louise Noun established the Chrysalis Foundation in 1989 to provide financial assistance to domestic violence victims in Iowa, fund day care services, and give financial aid to women students at Des Moines Area Community College. The foundation has...
Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards discuss their book entitled Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism. Baumgardner and Richards discuss their early days working together at Ms. magazine, and their eventual collaboration for their first...
"Frank Miller cartoon - commenting Shirley Chisholm's announcement that she was running for Pres. of U.S. Original cartoon with autograph by Frank Miller. Given by Louise Noun to D.M. [Des Moines] League of Women Voters"--Verso.
64th General Assembly -- "A Whole New Ball Game" -- Challenge to Excellence -- Distinguished Service Nominations -- "Educational Improvements Are Expensive" – Biomechanic: A Promising Partnership -- Ancient Art is Her Pleasure and Profession --...
DOING GOOD: Whatever the challenge, volunteers work to make a difference. In these stories, we focus on people who reach beyond themselves to spread a little cheer, help their neighbors, heal the sick, and befriend children they otherwise wouldn't...
SCHOOL WORK: Most University of Iowa students work to make ends meet. Caught between their aspirations and the perspiration it takes to achieve them, they're learning skills that will transfer to the careers they pursue after graduation. -- WHEN...