Features
‘Wonder Woman’ Wins by Being Feminist Without Bashing Men
June 10, 2017
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
Warner Bros.’ “Wonder Woman” continues to break records as the most successful female-led superhero action movie ever — with New York packing theaters along with the rest of the country.
So what, exactly, is...
Why Valentine’s Day Has Would-be Lovers Going Offline
February 13, 2017
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
In an age of technology-assisted dating, when the text has displaced the phone call, the virtual “wink” has replaced face-to-face flirtation and swiping right or left has supplanted striding across the room...
New Yorkers who find love after 40 — and beyond
October 6, 2016
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
At 42, Phil Reinstein, an insurance broker from Huntington, LI, became single after a dozen years of marriage. He and his wife, a teacher, separated and eventually divorced.
Reinstein dated, but, largely preoccupied...
Self-Induced Desperation Is The Most Dangerous Kind
September 21, 2016
by Heather Robinson
From Jewish World Review
In a semi-autobiographical novel, a former editor for The Washington Post and United Press International reveals the media’s myopic denial of a Middle East mess they so enthusiastically helped create
The...
An Olympic Voice for Women of South Sudan
August 17, 2016
by Heather Robinson
Earlier this month in the Olympic Opening Ceremony, the world saw Rose Nathike Lokonyen, 23, a South Sudanese runner, stride into Maracana stadium bearing the flag of the International Olympic Committee and...
How 2015 Debunked the ‘War on Women’
December 31, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
Considering all we’ve heard about the supposed “war on women,” you might be surprised to hear that 2015 was a great year for the fairer sex in America. And 2016 will probably be, too.
Despite ubiquitous political...
There’s A Saving Grace For Victims of Prostitution
December 23, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
They’re teenagers and young women. They like to braid each other’s hair, and to do glittery arts-and-crafts projects. Some are as young as 12 or 13. Many hope to receive an iPod for Christmas, but would be happy to...
Activist Returns From Addis in Wake of Obama’s Visit
August 19, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The Huffington Post
Sudanese-American human rights activist Simon Deng traveled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 11th to be a “voice of peace” as Southern Sudanese leaders faced President Obama’s August 17th...
Why New York Women Wish They Lived in the ‘Mad Men’ Era
May 15, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Post
The final episode of AMC’s “Mad Men” this Sunday heralds the end of a TV era. The show’s seven seasons covered the turbulent decade from 1960 until 1970, dramatizing changing styles and social mores in the...
JICNY Gala Combined Retro Charm With Big Town Glam
January 13, 2015
by Heather Robinson
From The New York Blueprint
Over 380 turned out for Gatsy-themed eve in Times Square
Hundreds of young professionals broke out their bow ties, feather boas, and pearls for Jewish International Connection New York’s...