Stories by Marcia G. Yerman

Marcia G. Yerman is based in New York City. Her writings -- profiles, interviews,

essays, and articles -- focus on women's issues and the arts. She recently worked

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A Brief History of Feminist Art: New Documentary '!Women, Art, Revolution' Reclaims Our Space

Posted on Jun 1, 2011, Source: AlterNet

A new film shows how feminist pioneers first staked women's claim in the art world.

HBO's Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Documentary: Is History Bound to Repeat Itself?

Posted on Mar 25, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Interviews with labor experts and relatives of those lost in the fire illuminate the importance of labor protection laws.

Is Having a Baby Bad For Your Health?

Posted on Jul 7, 2010, Source: Empowher

More than two women die each day in the U.S. from pregnancy complications or childbirth, says Amnesty International. But the real numbers may be greater, thanks to lax regulations.

AMC's 'Mad Men': Sexism and the '60s

Posted on Dec 3, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Matthew Weiner's show Mad Men provides a window for today's young women to learn about the conditions that shaped previous generations of feminists, from whom they often feel estranged.
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