Stories by Emily Polk

Citizen Journalism at Its Best

An all volunteer newspaper run by Liberian refugees helped their communities more than the writers ever imagined.
Posted on Jun 20, 2006, Source: WireTap

Peace by Peace

An interview with the director of a documentary that explores the role of women as peacemakers in some of the most unlikely places.
Posted on Apr 13, 2004, Source: AlterNet

Fighting for Change

After suffering 50 years under a brutal Burmese dictatorship,

the Karen Women's Organization works doggedly to empower

refugees to improve their conditions.
Posted on Feb 26, 2004, Source: AlterNet

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