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Marcia G. Yerman
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Freelance Writer, Freelance
New York
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Biography
Marcia G. Yerman, based in New York City, writes profiles, interviews, essays, and articles focusing on women’s issues, human rights, the environment, culture and the arts. Her work has been published by the New York Times, NextTribe, AlterNet, EmpowHER, The Raw Story, Women News Network, truthout and The Women’s Media Center. She maintains platforms at Daily Kos, OpEdNews and Medium. Her home site, where articles are archived, is mgyerman.com. Yerman has conducted interviews with former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee, Afghanistan women's leader Sakena Yacoobi, Iraqi activist Yanar Mohammed, Tracey Ullman, Lizz Winstead, Senators and Congressional representatives, among others.
Human Rights, Israel , Palestine , Women’s Issues, Environment, Culture , Arts
Current affairs, business, economics, technology.
Content
By Marcia G. Yerman Verified| Daily Kos Verified How does an individual make sense of what is happening to them and their lives when experiencing a period in history that defies explanation? Rashid Mashasrawi, a Palestinian film director who was born in Gaza and grew up in the Shati refugee camp, initiated an anthology film project that stands as a testament to the realities experienced on the ground in Gaza after October 7.
By Marcia G. Yerman Verified| Medium@ Marcia G. Yerman·Follow11 min read·Feb 6, 2025--Courtesy of Verso BooksPart IWith Trump and Netanyahu meeting in Washington, D.C., now couldn’t be a better time for Americans (and others) to pick up Gideon Levy’s book, The Killing of Gaza: Reports on a Catastrophe. It covers the period of 2014 through June 2024, and presents a clear-eyed vision of what transpired before and after October 7, 2023.
By Marcia G. Yerman Verified| Daily Kos Verified In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, Levy visits the south of Israel and describes it as "bloodcurdling, shocking, upsetting, and frightening." He chronicles stories of horror and writes, "The smell of death is everywhere." He bears witness to "the destruction, ashes, and devastation," acknowledging how hard it was to observe—while expressing his hope that Israel will limit their response to a short-term air attack on Gaza.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States