Author and activist Eve Ensler gave a riveting speech at Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's 10th Annual Ultimate Women's Power Lunch, speaking of the "horrific atrocities" against women and children she witnessed in the Congo and the "embarrassment" of the lack of support the U.S. has provided for Haiti. .
Patch caught up with Ensler after the event. Here she speaks of the struggle of unraveling patriarchy, the growing movement of women warriors and how opening yourself to the despair of others can ultimately set you free.
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