Somali-born Ayaan Hirsi Ali got political asylum in The Netherlands fleeing a forced marriage and became a leading politician and filmmaker, plus an outspoken critic of injustice in the name of Islam. We’ll speak with Ayaan Hirsi Ali about her new memoir and her religious and political journey. Also, being gay in the Dominican Republic.
Resolving to Resolve
First, Anthony Weiner, U.S. Congressman (D-NY 9)
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Scott Garrett , U.S. Congressman (R-NJ 5) each comment on resolutions on Iraq and the federal budget.
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Scott Garrett , U.S. Congressman (R-NJ 5) each comment on resolutions on Iraq and the federal budget.
In and Out
Maja Horn, assistant professor of Spanish and Latin American Cultures at Barnard College, questions whether looking at gay cultures in other countries through the lens of U.S. identity politics misses some of its vibrancy and strength. She will be joined by Jacqueline Jiménez Polanco, an activist ...
The New "U"
Sara Horowitz, founder and executive director of Freelancers Union, talks about reinventing the traditional labor union structure--and taking it nationwide.