By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. John got to work a little earlier so he could finish his report at a research institution before the rest of the staff arrived. As he entered the windowed office he was surprised to see two colleagues leave his work station. He touched his computer. It felt warm. He booted it [...]
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September 16th, 2009 · 7 Comments
By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Covered from head to toe in modest garments, in the hot Sudanese sun, Lubna Hussein found herself arrested under “indecency” laws. Wearing loose trousers that resembled a long skirt, Lubna, a Press Officer for the United Nations, found herself facing 40 lashes for wearing “indecent clothing.” She sent out 500 invitations [...]
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