Mary Jane Maxwell
Working toward an AIDS-free future for girls in Africa
Girls and young women account for 74% of new HIV infections among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. The DREAMS initiative is reducing that number.
Easter traditions in America
Each spring, American Christians celebrate Easter in their homes and churches with time-honored activities including prayer and feasting.
Iran has jailed 1.7 million in Tehran region, report says
A report by Reporters Without Borders reveals four decades of the Iranian revolutionary regime's lies and its abuses of Iranian citizens.
Iran’s 41-year ‘brain drain’
An estimated 5 million Iranians, most with advanced university degrees, have left Iran since the Iranian revolution in 1979.
U.S.: Iran’s ‘Guard Corps’ is a terrorist organization
By designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization, the U.S. has more tools to counter Iran's global campaign of terrorism.
Iran exports violence and repression
Iran suppresses its own people through a volunteer paramilitary force loyal to the regime and trains others outside of Iran on how to do the same.
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, and a game called ‘dreidel’
Learn about the Jewish festival Hanukkah. This is part of a series that looks at religious holidays as observed by Americans.
Hostages as bargaining chips: An Iranian tradition
Iran holds around a dozen dual and foreign citizens in prison on fake "national security" and "espionage" charges. It's been that way since 1979.
Americans celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali
Learn about the Festival of Lights that Hindus observe every fall. This is part of a series about religious holidays as observed by Americans.