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Why I Wrote “The Daughters of Kobani”

Every great story starts with an unanswerable question. The question I set out to answer with the book The Daughters of Kobani: How on…

Feb 22, 2021

Why I Wrote “The Daughters of Kobani”

Feb 22, 2021

On the women who fought the Islamic State’s territory — and won.

The story of America’s partners in the ISIS fight cannot be told without talking about the role of the women who led in battle against men…

Oct 22, 2019

On the women who fought the Islamic State’s territory — and won.

Oct 22, 2019

Remembrance: Writing Advice From An American Who Made a Difference.

In 2009 Nancy Dupree and I sat across a Kabul table filled with tea cups and a plate of poundcake she liked.

Sep 25, 2017

Sep 25, 2017

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Patriotism, Feminism, and the Way We Think About Our War Stories

I have spent the last three years reporting, writing, and sharing a military story. A story of war. A story of love. A story of friendship…

Apr 12, 2016

Patriotism, Feminism, and the Way We Think About Our War Stories

Apr 12, 2016

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The New Face of Special Ops: Women

A story of friendship, courage, and valor

Apr 30, 2015

The New Face of Special Ops: Women

Apr 30, 2015

Malala’s Message

Why the world should care about Malala — and all the girls like her, all around the world

Dec 10, 2014

Malala’s Message

Dec 10, 2014

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Author of New York Times best sellers “Ashley’s War” and “The Dressmaker of Khair Khana.” Adjunct senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations. All views mine.

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