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Rep. Jane Harman

Jane Harman is director, president and chief executive officer of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. She served in Congress from Los Angeles for nine terms.

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Civics Lesson

Two Cheers for Democracy

This debate is what America needs after Iraq. But we’ll do the right thing on Syria. By Jane Harman.

Rep. Jane Harman

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Cairo Time

An S.O.S. From Egypt

The NGO convictions should sound an alarm. The hope for democratic change is at stake. By Jane Harman.

Rep. Jane Harman

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Democracy Wins in Tunisia

We must embrace the victors and ensure strong roles for women, former representative Jane Harman says from Tunis.

Rep. Jane Harman

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Fratricide by Other Means

Sexual assault and rape are still a vastly underreported problem in the military. Rep. Jane Harman (D-Venice, CA) on what is being done to help victims.

Rep. Jane Harman

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Manage Risks, But Guard the Constitution

Strong leadership in the intelligence community is key to heading off future threats. But don’t shred civil liberties in the process.

Rep. Jane Harman

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