From Peru to Des Moines
A mom fights for her daughter's life within the health care system.
Susie Rider
Des Moines, IA
Added: April 2, 2008
Susie is in these Series:
Go Moms! | Women's Voices | Latina Voices |
Associated Tags:
Basic Security | Family Values | Health | There for Everyone | Women |
Every voice can create big change. And in many cases the first step to becoming a changemaker is to learn more about an issue, once inspired by a compelling story. Here are factsheets, recent news articles, and links to interesting organizations that can start you on your knowledge quest.
From some of the nation's most respected research and advocacy organizations, on the issues related to this video.
The State of Women's Leadership
See facts about women and women leaders around the world.
Women Factsheet (PDF)
Download facts about women as they relate directly to core values of opportunity, from The Opportunity Agenda.
Women's Rights Facts
See facts on women's rights from the YWCA.
Interactive Map: The Latino Vote in 2008
The Hispanic population in the United States is growing rapidly, putting it in a position to play a critical role in the November elections.
Latinos and Opportunity
See facts about opportunity for Latinos in America, from The State of Opportunity Report.
PBS POV: Interactive Map on Hypergrowth Destinations
Learn more about Hispanic demographic shifts in 18 fast-growing metros on this PBS-produced interactive map (requires Flash).
Links to organizations and more publications on issues related to this video.
The American Prospect
Article on the state of working families, and the importance of having time to care for loved ones.
American Civil Liberties Union Women's Rights Project
Since 1972, the ACLU Women's Rights Project has worked to empower women and advance equality.
Women's Media Center
The Women's Media Center strives to make women visible and powerful in the media.
CPB National Minority Consortia
The Consortia function as developers, producers, and distributors of radio and television programming that appeals to diverse audiences and harnesses the creative talents of minority communities.
New America Media
New America Media is a nationwide association of over 700 ethnic media organizations representing the development of a more inclusive journalism.
The White House Project
The White House Project aims to advance women's leadership in all communities and sectors, up to the U.S. presidency.
