Madhuri Sathish, Author at ihtbd

For Tasha Amezcua, Safety Starts by Not Calling the Cops

By Madhuri Sathish ● Crime & Law ● March 30, 2016

The program coordinator of the Safe OUTside the System Collective in Brooklyn, N.Y., talks about the effort to foster community wellness among queer and trans people of color contending with police violence and criminalization.

Women of Color, Working Families Projected to Play Big Role in Nevada Caucuses

By Madhuri Sathish ● Politics ● February 19, 2016

With the caucuses fast approaching on Feb. 20, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are focusing their campaigns on issues that impact families, health and communities of color.

Older Feminists Owe Millennial Women a Choice

By Madhuri Sathish ● Commentary ● February 9, 2016

Recent comments by Gloria Steinem and Madeleine Albright about Hillary Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders show a lack of confidence in younger feminists. Steinem's infuriating transphobic comments have also been largely ignored.

Hillary Clinton Struggles to Excite Millennial Women

By Madhuri Sathish ● Politics ● January 29, 2016

With the Iowa caucus fast approaching on Feb. 1, eyes are turning to millennial women and whether the Democratic frontrunner can win the support of these younger voters, who are polling in favor of the insurgent Bernie Sanders.

U.K.'s Cameron Stirs Backlash for Comments on Muslim Women

By Madhuri Sathish ● Politics ● January 27, 2016

The prime minister has ignited the #TraditionallySubmissive protest hashtag by Muslim women. Another vein of criticism calls out Cameron for joining Donald Trump in stoking Islamophobia with fears of terrorism.

New Year's Eve Attacks in Cologne, Germany, Spread Aftershocks

By Madhuri Sathish ● Crime & Law ● January 12, 2016

The massive attacks, which ranged from groping to rape and involved men having a “North African or Arabic” appearance, are beginning to reshape Germany's open-door policy on refugees. At the same time, women's rights activists are flagging missteps by police and politicians.

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