The news media's silence, particularly television news, is reprehensible.

There seems to be this sense among even well-meaning Americans that Africa is this black hole of murder and mutilation that can never be fixed, no matter what aid is brought in.

A few countries like Sri Lanka and Honduras have led the way in slashing maternal mortality.

Once you've created a connection of empathy, rational arguments can play a supportive role.

I try to be careful about wording. One of the things I've tried to combat in my blog is the notion that journalists are arrogant and unconcerned with the readership.

In much of the world, the most dangerous thing a woman can do is become pregnant.

It's easy to keep issuing blame to Republicans or the president