Ancient Waters, Modern Crisis: Kathmandu’s Struggle to Preserve the Dhunge Dhara
In the pre-dawn silence of Bramhakhel, long before the chaotic rhythm of traffic engulfs the streets of Kathmandu, 40-year-old Pratima Poudel begins her daily ritual. Carrying a stack of empty…
The Frontline at Risk: The Battle to Preserve Women’s Combat Roles in the U.S. Military
By Vania Leveille, Senior Legislative Counsel, ACLU National Political Advocacy Department May 29, 2026 For over a decade, the United States military has operated under the fundamental premise that merit,…











