Stories by Jodie Gummow

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Evidence Shows That Illegal Female Genital Cutting Is a Growing Phenomenon in US

Posted on: Jun 21, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Up to 200,000 American girls and women are at risk, many of them sent abroad to undergo the procedure.

Should Men Avoid Posting Naked Selfies If They Want to Score Online Dates?

Posted on: Jun 13, 2013, Source: AlterNet

What your profile picture is telling women about you.

Lesbian Myths, Debunked

Posted on: Jun 7, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Gender stereotypes about the lesbian community distort gay women's experience.

Historic Guatemala Dictator Conviction Thrown Out for Now

Posted on: May 27, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Tensions rise in Guatemala over Ríos Montt genocide trial as protesters denounce court’s decision to overturn guilty verdict.

Big Backlash in Bangladesh: Workers Escalate Demands for Better Working Conditions

Posted on: May 25, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The future of Bangladesh lies in the power of international cooperation and the implementation of concrete political measures to end unfair labor practices.

In the Age of Social Media, People Say They Want More Real Friends

Posted on: May 22, 2013, Source: AlterNet

An innovative study reveals that more than 75% of Americans are unhappy with their friendships.

It's Time to Step Up and Help the Workers of Bangladesh

Posted on: May 20, 2013, Source: AlterNet

A planned demonstration at Gap Inc's shareholder meeting in San Francisco aims to get Gap to sign on to fire and building safety regulations in Bangladesh.