We do not need, and indeed never will have, all the answers before we act ... It is often through taking action that we can discover some of them.

As a human rights issue, the effort to end violence against women becomes a government's obligation, not just a good idea.

We know that priorities are amiss in the world when a man gets a military medal of honor for killing another man and a dishonorable discharge for loving one.

Leadership is people taking the initiative, carrying things through, having ideas and the imagination to get something started, and exhibiting particular skills in different areas.

There is no issue that is not a women's issue.

Sexual, racial, gender violence and other forms of discrimination and violence in a culture cannot be eliminated without changing culture.

Our very strength as lesbians lies in the fact that we are outside of patriarchy; our existence challenges its life.