Allison Herrera

Correspondent, Across Women's Lives

Allison Herrera is a multimedia reporter living in Minneapolis. She's covered issues ranging from the environment to women in prison. Before joining PRI, Herrera worked in Oklahoma covering Native American communities for KOSU Radio. Her project Invisible Nations was part of AIR's Localore project Finding America. 

In a historic ruling on Feb. 22, the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court struck the term “by blood” from its constitution and laws.

Cherokee Nation Supreme Court rules citizenship not determined ‘by blood’

The ruling effectively ends a decadeslong debate over citizenship status in the largest tribe in the country. 

Cherokee Nation Supreme Court rules citizenship not determined ‘by blood’
Marcela Juan

These Argentine women fight against a justice system 'written by men, for men'

These Argentine women fight against a justice system 'written by men, for men'
Women stand together and hold sings in Spanish in a city.

Photos: The women of Argentina’s abortion debate

Photos: The women of Argentina’s abortion debate
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Mandatory sex ed curriculum stirs controversy in Argentina

Mandatory sex ed curriculum stirs controversy in Argentina
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Argentina is divided over abortion — even the feminists

Argentina is divided over abortion — even the feminists
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‘Maternity jail’: Women in Argentina and the US find ways around restrictive abortion laws

Argentina has strict laws against abortion. But a movement to decriminalize abortion has gained traction in the predominantly Catholic country in recent years.

‘Maternity jail’: Women in Argentina and the US find ways around restrictive abortion laws
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Advocates strive to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women in the US and Canada

It's been called an epidemic that has gone on for generations. Indigenous women, disappearing in both the US and Canada. Until the last few years, the public has paid little attention to their stories. But the families of these missing and murdered women are demanding to be heard — and counted.

Advocates strive to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women in the US and Canada
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Ethiopian women abroad give abuse survivors a new platform — and a new voice

The documentary "Surviving R. Kelly" brought attention to African American girls who were victims of sexual abuse by an older man. For those in the Ethiopian community, the film opened up the floodgates.

Ethiopian women abroad give abuse survivors a new platform — and a new voice
Ciara McCormack plays soccer

Vancouver Whitecaps accused of mishandling abuse allegations against former coach

Several former players for the Vancouver Whitecaps women's soccer team have come forward to say the club has mishandled accusations of bullying and sexually suggestive behavior by a former coach. Host Carol Hills speaks to one of the former Whitecaps players, Ciara McCormack.

Vancouver Whitecaps accused of mishandling abuse allegations against former coach
Amal Clooney

A UN resolution condemning sexual violence against women should've been uncontroversial

On Tuesday, the UN Security Council passed a resolution condemning sexual violence in war. It should have been an uncontroversial vote.

A UN resolution condemning sexual violence against women should've been uncontroversial
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Ready for her close-up, Guy-Blaché was a film pioneer lost to history

Pamela Green is the director of a new film about Guy-Blaché called “Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache.” She says Guy-Blaché changed the course of cinema.

Ready for her close-up, Guy-Blaché was a film pioneer lost to history
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Abortion pardons in Rwanda leave rights activists hopeful

Kagame pardoned 367 women who were jailed because they had an abortion. The order was widely praised by women and human rights activists.

Abortion pardons in Rwanda leave rights activists hopeful
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Automation could have a disproportionate effect on women's jobs

Automation is expected to make many jobs disappear in the future. And according to a recent study, women are more vulnerable to job loss than men.

Automation could have a disproportionate effect on women's jobs
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Women travelers on why they go solo: 'I never thought that I couldn't'

We asked The World's women readers and listeners what they think about when they travel alone. They told us — and shared some incredible photos from their adventures.

Women travelers on why they go solo: 'I never thought that I couldn't'
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Are online travel platforms responsible for your safety?

Online travel platforms can connect you to amazing experiences. They’re also valuable when you want to find out if a business is worth the money or if a hotel has clean sheets. But when there’s a serious safety concern somewhere, it’s unclear whether the platform will alert you.

Are online travel platforms responsible for your safety?