The Beauty of Democracy

by Halima Karzai
November 18, 2008

Halima Karzai discusses the world's reaction to President-elect Obama's win and the 2008 Presidential elections.

The Sarah Palin Effect: Shattering America's Political Glass Ceiling

by Michelle D. Bernard
November 10, 2008

IWF President and CEO Michelle D. Bernard writes about the shattering of the glass ceiling by women in politics in her latest op-ed.

Female Genital Mutilation

by Halima Karzai
November 10, 2008

Halima Karzai discusses the mandatory procedure of female genital mutilation in some societies.

Sunday Reflection: Why America Needs Free Markets

by Michelle D. Bernard
November 2, 2008

Michelle D. Bernard explains why free markets are essential to America's economy in Sunday's Washington Examiner.

Big Labor Versus Workplace Democracy

by Michelle D. Bernard
October 31, 2008

IWF President and CEO Michelle D. Bernard speaks out against the Employee Free Choice Act as an attack on workers' basic right to choose.

Going It Alone

by Allison Kasic
October 31, 2008

Allison Kasic takes a look at the new documentary film, Single,which examines why so many Americans are single today.

Count and Recount: HBO's "Recount" is the 2001 Spacey Odyssey

by Donna Wiesner Keene
October 29, 2008

Donna Wiesner Keene reviews HBO's movie, "Recount."

Brown Shirts, Blue Shirts: Leave our Children Alone

by Donna Wiesner Keene
October 12, 2008

IWF Visiting Fellow Donna Wiesner Keene argues that education policy should be left out of partisan politics.

Cliff Notes on Great Books

by Donna Wiesner Keene
October 9, 2008

Donna Wiesner Keene reviews the book, First Principles: Self-Governance in an Open Society.

Family Unfriendly Family and Medical Leave

by Michelle D. Bernard
October 6, 2008

IWF President Michelle D. Bernard explains why the Family and Medical Leave Act is not the answer for workplaces.

Child Brides: One Family's Burden Becoming Another Man's Wife

by Halima Karzai
October 6, 2008

Children's rights activists estimate that there are more than 50 million girls under the age of 18 who are married throughout the world. Halima Karzai sheds light on the world of child brides.

It's Back to School Time for Teachers, Too

by Allison Kasic
September 29, 2008

Unfortunately, our nation's education system constantly fails teachers. Parents and students would be better much served by an education system that rewards good teaching (through policies such as merit pay), rather than a failing system that demoralizes and frustrates teachers.

Ha Ha and Other No-nos: What You Will Not See in the Debates

by Donna Wiesner Keene
September 26, 2008

I hope you are glad to see - as I am - that funnyman former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is doing standup comedy. The audience is in for a real treat.

Women Earn 77% of Men and Other Falsehoods

by Donna Wiesner Keene
September 22, 2008

Donna Wiesner Keene discusses the myths of the Equal Rights Ammendment.

Yesterday's Women for Obama

by Carrie L. Lukas
September 19, 2008

It’s been a rough couple of months for establishment feminists. Their dreams of seeing Sen. Hillary Clinton become the first female president — or even vice president — were dashed. Committee. But it wasn’t enough.

Women Key to Rebuilding After Conflict

by Halima Karzai
September 15, 2008

Halima Karzai reports that women are key to the sustainability of security and the economic, social, and political development of conflict-stricken societies.

The Q Word from Charlie Gibson to Sarah Palin: Are You Qualified?

by Cleta Mitchell
September 12, 2008

There it was. Boom! First question out of the box from Charlie Gibson to Gov. Sarah Palin, using the "Q" word. THE word that every actual or aspiring professional woman constantly asks herself...am I qualified?

Eliminate This

by Carrie L. Lukas
September 12, 2008

In this op-ed, Carrie Lukas warns of the dangers of the "Gender Bias Elimination Act," a bill introduced in this Congress and which is sure to come up again, since its implications are bigger than its price tag suggests.

Liberals brand of militant, man-hating "feminism" is a sham

September 9, 2008

Liberals have proven what we at the Independent Women's Forum have been saying all along: their brand of militant, man-hating "feminism" is a sham. It's not about promoting women but about promoting liberalism.

The Female Factor #3: NOW Needs to Move Beyond Stereotyping

September 8, 2008

Iranian Justice: The stoning of Soraya M

by Michelle D. Bernard
September 8, 2008

IWF President and CEO Michelle D. Bernard brings attention to the true- life feature film, "The Stoning of Soraya M.," depicting an Iranian woman stoned to death after being falsely accused of adultery.

Sarah Palin: An Everywoman Qualified by What She's Done

by Michelle D. Bernard
September 5, 2008

The 2008 primary was definitely a time of firsts. An African-American squared off against a woman in the race for the Democratic Party nomination, and a little known Republican woman nabs the vice-presidential slot shocking the establishment and energizing the conservative base.

Time to assess if Pakistan is a friend or foe

by Halima Karzai and Delna Sepoy
September 2, 2008

Following the resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharaf, American officials are increasingly concerned about Pakistan and its Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency's links with militant and terrorist groups, particularly al Qaeda.

The Shattered Glass Ceiling: Women Voters after Hillary Clinton's Run

by Michelle D. Bernard
August 27, 2008

The Democratic National Convention is upon us, and much of the press commentary revolves around "her." Hillary Clinton, that is, and whether she and her supporters will unite behind Barack Obama. Both campaigns are now developing strategies to attract the votes of women.

Keep the Option of Single-Sex Education

by Allison Kasic
August 20, 2008

As the school year approaches parents have a substantive decision to make involving the educational prospects of their children as they may not be able to enroll their children in single-sex education programs.