Women's Issues Sitemap - Page 3 2013-05-25
CEDAW - What is a 'Clean' CEDAW and What are RUDs?
Previous attempts at ratification of CEDAW by the U.S. have led to the attachment of RUDs restricting the impact of this treaty. A 'clean' CEDAW free of RUDs would be in the best interests of women's rights in the U.S. and this international bill of rights for women.
ERA Equal Right Amendment and WEA Women's Equality Amendment - Difference Between ERA Equal Rights Amendment and WEA Women's Equality Amendment
Although the ERA Equal Rights Amendment and WEA Women's Equality Amendment work toward the same goal, the difference between the ERA and WEA could mean the difference between ratification and defeat.
Facts About Women - Top 10 Facts About Women and Women's Issues
Drawing from a cross section of political, economic, and social concerns, these top 10 facts about women illustrate why women's issues should be of concern to every woman
Joan Rivers Documentary - Joan Rivers A Piece of Work Film Review
Review of the 2010 documentary
Healthy Weight for Black Women is Higher Than White Women = Black Women, Weight and BMI
Race matters when it comes to weight, as studies show black women can weigh more than white women, have higher BMI and waist circumference measurements, and still be healthier.
Biography of Debba Haupert, Friendship Expert and Founder of Girlfriendology
Biography of Debba Haupert, founder of Girlfriendology and expert on female friendships.
Female Friendship - The Value of Female Friendships
Is there value in female friendships? As women we are more social, more community focused, collaborative, and less competitive than men - and the need for girlfriends is part of our DNA.
Online Communities for Moms - Social Networking Sites for Moms - Websites for New Mothers
Becoming a mother is one of the major events in a woman's life. Online communities for moms and social networking sites for moms give you the opportunity to connect with other women going through the same thing you are - raising a child. And websites for new mothers offer support, advice, and answers to the many questions of motherhood.
"Word-of-Mom" - Viral Marketing and Mommy Bloggers - Mom Blog Terminology
Definition of word-of-mom, a term used in viral marketing and online mommy blogger circles.
Serena Williams, Top Career Prize Money Winner in Women's Sports
Serena Williams sets a new record as the top career prize money winner in women's sports.
Top Ten States with Highest Teenage Abortion Rates
A list of the top ten states in the US that have the highest abortion rates among teenagers age 15-19.
milf - MILF - what is a milf?
Definition and discussion of the term milf and its relationship to female sexuality and aging.
Cougar Women - Deconstructing Cougar Women
Why do we label older women who date younger men 'cougar women'? A look at the stereotypes and misinformation about cougar women from a woman who just happens to date younger men and resists the label.
Gifts That Give Back to Women - Socially Responsible Gifts
If you want to give a distinctive gift with special meaning, why not shop for gifts that give back to the women who produced them? These gifts 'give twice' by benefiting both seller and recipient. Often handmade by artisans who work within a women's collective, these socially responsible gifts provide financial support and economic independence to women, their families and communities. Browse this list of over a dozen resources for online gifts -- all benefit women, and many qualify as fair trade gifts.
Gifts That Give Back to Women - Socially Responsible Gifts
If you want to give a distinctive gift with special meaning, why not shop for gifts that give back to the women who produced them? These gifts 'give twice' by benefiting both seller and recipient. Often handmade by artisans who work within a women's collective, these socially responsible gifts provide financial support and economic independence to women, their families and communities. Browse this list of over a dozen resources for online gifts -- all benefit women, and many qualify as fair trade gifts.
What is Title X
Description of the federal program known as Title X which supports comprehensive family planning by provided funding to community based clinics offering contraception, information and counseling.
Dr. Mary Walker - Only Woman Awarded Medal of Honor
Dr. Mary Walker, the only woman ever awarded the Medal of Honor, was a trailblazer who was also the first female military doctor in the US and the first female prisoner of war. Learn how she earned her Medal and why it was later taken away from her.
Abortion Restrictions - Hyde Amendment and Abortion Restrictions
Information on the Hyde Amendment which set in place abortion restrictions that negatively impacted poor women's access to reproductive choice.
About Abortion - Thinking About Abortion - Making the Abortion Decision - Choosing Abortion
You're thinking about having an abortion and you've got questions about abortion and the abortion process. Having an abortion requires a great deal of advance planning, and this list of six items to consider can help with the decision-making and the process of choosing a legitimate health care provider who offers abortion services.
Tina Fey - Political Satire on Saturday Night Live
Tina Fey brought political satire on Saturday Night Live to new levels in 2008 with her spot-on impersonation of Sarah Palin and her pro-Hillary Clinton sketches.
Cyberstalking and Women - Cyberstalking and Cybercrimes Against Women
Facts and statistics about cyberstalking and women. A look at cybercrimes against women and advice for women on how to deal with cyberstalkers.
Fiction Books - Women's Issues Fiction Books
Recommended women's issues books covering friendships and mother/daughter relationships, issues facing teenage girls, historical fiction, science fiction and female utopias, and more.
Alternative Crafts and Craft Communities - Creating, Sharing, Buying and Selling
Modern alternative 'alt' crafting is very different from what our mothers or grandmothers created, yet it comes from the same impulse - to make something by hand that is enduring and unique. Craft communities, both online and offline, have evolved around the alt craft movement, and offer helpful advice, free patterns, and a place to meet others who share the same interests. Some even offer opportunities to buy and sell handmade goods.
Women Blog - At BlogHer Conference, Women Blog and Create Community
For women who blog, the annual BlogHer conference emphasizes relationships between women and helps create community.
Cougar - What's Behind the Cougar Image?
Why has the cougar image come to represent every woman over 40 who dates a younger man? Is it a stereotype or an accurate description of a new lifestyle trend? Here are several perspectives on the cougar phenomenon.
The Top 10 Women's Issues News Stories of 2012
The Top 10 Women's Issues News Stories of 2012
Top Women's Issues Stories of 2012
Every year has its milestones, and 2012 was no different. Some of those milestones made headlines, while others may have escape the notice of most of us. But the good thing about examining the year in review is catching up on all those moments, both large and small, and putting them in perspective.
Bloomberg's Breastfeeding Initiative Latch On NYC
When Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a voluntary initiative among New York City hospitals to encourage breastfeeding and place infant formula under lock and key, predictably controversy erupted. But is a woman's right to choose what to do with her breast related to her right to choose what to do with her uterus and vagina? And shouldn't we be promoting what's in the best interest of the baby?
What is Paul Ryan's position on contraception?
Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is vehemently anti-abortion. But what are his views on contraception? Judging from his voting record and his support of specific types of legislation, here's the answer.
Wives of 'Rape Remark' Politicians - Who are the Women Married to These Men?
What kind of a woman marries a politician who can make such ignorant statements about rape and pregnancy resulting from rape? Surprisingly, these stay-at-home political wives were once independent and liberal-thinking women before marriage, and their back stories may surprise and even shock you.
What is Mitt Romney's position on contraception?
The Republican nominee for president in the 2012 election, Mitt Romney seems to have carefully avoided nailing down his specific views on contraception, probably because they have shifted over the years. This look at the candidate and where he stands today shows how many of his views on the issue have taken a 180 degree turn in the past decade.
What is a wet nurse - Definition of wet nurse
Although the term wet nurse is rarely heard today, for centuries it was a position commonly held by poor women who would breastfeed the babies of the aristocracy. How did wet nursing come about and what led to the demise of the profession?
Women's Issues in the 2012 Vice Presidential Debate - Joe Biden and Paul Ryan on Abortion
Although women's issues only surfaced in the 2012 vice presidential debate during a question about the influence of religion on the candidates' views on abortion, the answers they provided pointed out a fundamental difference between Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan.
Women's Issues in the Second Presidential Debate of 2012
In the second presidential debate of 2012, although undecided voters were responsible for the questions posed to the candidates, once again women's issues got short shrift.
When Did the Republican Party Turn Its Back on Women and Women's Issues?
You'd never know it from the present political climate, but historically speaking, the Republican Party was in the forefront of supporting women's issues and women's rights. So why have Republicans turned their backs on women, and when did this start?
What is Paul Ryan's position on abortion?
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan has clearly defined views on abortion. Here they are, from his first run for Congress in 1998 to his most recent support of anti-abortion legislation.
What is Mitt Romney's position on abortion?
2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has shifted positions on abortion since his days as governor of Massachusetts. What was the reason for his change of heart, and what has he said about his views on abortion and choice?
Timeline of Female Supreme Court Justices
Girls and young women growing up today forget that as recently as a generation ago, there were no women on the Supreme Court. It took nearly two hundred years for the all-male judicial body to see its first female justice, and almost another thirty years for the presence of women to appear to be more than window dressing.
Men Behaving Badly in 2012 - Men Behind the Top Women's Issues Stories of 2012
While many women made headlines in 2012 because of their accomplishments, these men became infamous for what they said (and did) regarding women and their inept handling of issues that matter to women.
Gender Pay Gap - Women Earn Less Than Men, But By How Much?
In the U.S. in 2010, women who were full-time wage and salary workers earned 81% of what men earned. While this represents the national average, when measured across all 50 states and the District of Columbia the percentages varied significantly. Here's a breakdown of the each state and the percentage of women's earnings as compared to men.
Confidence Rx for Women - How to Boost Your Confidence
First impressions are critical in our personal and professional lives. Here are 10 tips for women to boost confidence and project presence in any situation.
Shannon Hale Interview
An inteview with Shannon Hale, Newbery award-winning author of
Starting Over - Women Starting Over - Starting Over for Women
For women starting over, four types of beginnings describe the reasons why we seek out a new start. An executive coach and corporate change specialist examines those beginnings and what's involved in successfully starting over.
Robyn Hatcher Biography
Biography of Robyn Hatcher, writer, public speaking trainer and coach, communication and presentation skills consultant and founder of SpeakEtc.
Empty Nest Advice on Moving Forward With Your Life - Don't Just Survive, Thrive
Many women approach the empty nest phase of their lives with fear and trepidation, and they shouldn't. Of course there's sadness and regret during the initial weeks of getting adjusted to an empty nest, but that's just part of the cycle of life. An empty nest can also mean personal renewal and new opportunities for growth. These 11 tips on thriving during the empty nest years will help you embrace what can be a very exciting time.
Speaking Tips - Voice Tips for Women - How to Sound Better - Improve Speaking - Tips from Voiceover Talent Lora Cain
A lot of women don't like the sound of their own voice and want to improve speaking skills and lower pitch. Lora Cain, a nationally known voiceover talent, offers 10 voice tips for women to be heard more that include strategies to sound better and to improve speaking skills, and speaking tips on how to get your point across and make people listen to you.
Elena Kagan's Rise to Supreme Court Justice
Those who knew her growing up said Elena Kagan always wanted to be a Supreme Court Justice. But no one could have predicted that her nomination would put her in a groundbreaking position as the Court's third female Justice, making the nation's highest court one-third female.
'Dancing at the Shame Prom' Book Review
A book review of 'Dancing at the Shame Prom,' an anthology edited by Amy Ferris and Hollye Dexter. The collection includes the work of 27 writers who -- with honesty and candor -- tell the hidden stories of shame that kept them small.
What is 'The Republican War on Women' and When Did It Start?
When someone utters the phrase
Single Women's Vote in the 2012 Election
Who wins the 2012 presidential election may have a great deal to do with how many unmarried women turn out to vote. A look at why this often overlooked group may be the most important segment of
Notable Women at the London 2012 Olympics: The Famous and Infamous
While the 2012 London Olympics may be remembered as
'Nickel and Dimed' by Barbara Ehrenreich Book Review
First published in 2001 and rereleased in 2011, Barbara Ehrenreich's groundbreaking book
Using Women's Bodies to Sell - Pin-Up Girls, Objectification of Women, and Self-Objectification
To sell clothing, yogurt, acne medication, and even breakfast cereal, women are featured in commercials and TV spots advertising the product. Okay, fine, that
Winnie-the-Pooh's Strong Single Mom
© Michael Buckner / Getty ImagesIn the beloved children's classic Winnie-the-Pooh, did you ever realize that practically all the characters are male? Pooh,
The Dalai Lama - "The World Will Be Saved By the Western Woman"
About a month ago, the Dalai Lama said something about women that is just now making the rounds on Twitter. His statement, The world will be saved by the
Is Design Star Winner Antonio Too Sexist for HGTV?
Every network has to appease its core audience while reaching out to grab new viewers. But did HGTV go too far with its newest host Antonio Ballatore? He's the
Be Safe and Secure - 5 Apps That Should Be on Every Woman's Phone
Be Safe and Secure - 5 Apps That Should Be on Every Woman's Phone
What Top Female CEOs Earn
Despite breaking through the glass ceiling, what the top female CEOs earn might surprise you. And no surprise -- they earn significantly less than men.
The Bad Boys of 2012 and How They Prompted Women to Fight Back
The Bad Boys of 2012 and How They Prompted Women to Fight Back
'Nickel and Dimed' Describes the Working Poor, Even a Decade Later
'Nickel and Dimed' Describes the Working Poor, Even a Decade Later
Many Firsts for Women in Congress in 2013
Many Firsts for Women in Congress in 2013
Learning to Be Shame-Less at the Shame Prom
Learning to Be Shame-Less at the Shame Prom
White House Council on Women and Girls - President Obama's White House Council on Women
A look at President Obama's White House Council on Women and Girls - how it was created, the reasoning behind it, the goals and objectives, and who the members are.
Obama's Position on Abortion
What is Obama's position on abortion?
Why Men Cheat - Why Do Men Cheat on Their Wives
Why do men cheat? According to one marriage counselor, it's not just about sex, and the other woman may not be any better looking.
Women Union Members - Women and Union Membership
Women union members are growing at a steady rate, and women comprise 45% of union membership in the US.
Impact of Sexism on Hillary Clinton's 2008 Presidential Campaign
The impact of sexism on Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign triggered debate on whether media bias influenced the outcome. This on top of a primary season which pitted gender against race.
Jobs Women - High Paying Jobs For Women Often Non-traditional Jobs
Despite a very real gender-based wage gap, in some jobs women often earn more than men. High paying jobs for women frequently revolve around non-traditional jobs, and in career fields where women are scarce, they can earn more than their male counterparts.
Women as Sex Objects - After Seeing Sexy Images, Researchers Find Men View Women as Objects
Men are more likely to view women as sex objects after seeing sexy images such as photos of women in bikinis, according to a study by psychologist Susan Fiske.
Finding Women's News Stories - Women's News Articles Subscriptions
Looking for news articles on important issues that impact women's lives? You can't just do an online search and type in
Sonia Sotomayor - Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court's First Hispanic Justice
The events preceding the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, the controversies surrounding her nomination by President Obama, the bi-partisanship evident in her Senate confirmation process, and her historic appointment as the Court's first Hispanic justice
Anchorwoman TV Show Reopens Gender Debate
The hiring of a model to anchor a local TV newscast - as depicted by the Fox reality show
Obama's Position on Domestic Violence
What is Obama's position on domestic violence?
Media Sexism - Does Media Sexism Hurt Female Candidates?
Does media sexism and sexist attacks against female candidates hurt them politically? A study by Lake Research Partners shows that not only does it negatively influence voters and reduce support for female candidates, it impacts their male opponents as well.
Women in Politics - Sexist Media, Sexist Attacks Hurt Women in Politics
When women politicians experienced sexism and sexist attacks on the campaign trail, they believed that 'put up and shut up' was in their best interests. Now we know better, and one female candidate learned the hard way that sexist attacks hurt women in politics and silence isn't golden -- it's the biggest political mistake a woman can make.
Women in Politics - Sexist Media, Sexist Attacks Hurt Women in Politics
When women politicians experienced sexism and sexist attacks on the campaign trail, they believed that 'put up and shut up' was in their best interests. Now we know better, and one female candidate learned the hard way that sexist attacks hurt women in politics and silence isn't golden -- it's the biggest political mistake a woman can make.
Movers & Shakers - Influential Women
In politics, media, business, entertainment, industry, the arts and sciences, and countless other fields, influential women are the movers and shakers reshaping society and culture.
Significant Issues Facing Women and Their Impact
A look at the major issues facing women and the impact these issues have on women's lives.
Gender Bias
Though subtle, gender bias exists in every aspect of society - from the workplace to the political arena. The gender gap affects our children's education, the size of the paycheck we bring home, and why women still lag behind men in math and science careers.
Women's Vote in 2008 Election - Why Sarah Palin Failed to Get the Women's Vote in 2008 Election
With presidential candidates scrambling for the women's vote in the 2008 election, why did the choice of Sarah Palin as VP fail to get the women's vote?
Women's Work and Men's Love - Sharing the Load at Thanksgiving
Women's Work and Men's Love - Sharing the Load at Thanksgiving
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
What is pelvic inflammatory disease? How does it relate to sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) and can it affect a woman's ability to become pregnant?
What is a prophylactic mastectomy
What is a prophylactic mastectomy? Definition of prophylactic mastectomy
FlyLady - Fly Lady - Organize and Declutter with Flylady
Known to her fans as Flylady, this internet phenomenon helps women organize and declutter. Meet Flylady Marla Cilley, the woman behind the buzz.
FlyLady Takes on Body Clutter
The FlyLady, Marla Cilley, helped followers of her online website declutter and organize their homes for good. Now, teamed up with nutrition counselor Leanne Ely, she's applying that technique to conquer what she calls body clutter.
Did Power Cause Petraeus to Cheat on His Wife?
Did Power Cause Petraeus to Cheat on His Wife?
Listening to Experience - Jackie Speier, Michelle Obama and a Return to Openness
If you had to make a decision based on the input of others, whom would you place your trust in -- someone who's gone through the experience, or someone who
ESPN Reporter Erin Andrews Twice Violated, First By Video, Then By Media Who Showed It
When I sat down with my morning newspaper over breakfast today, I nearly lost my appetite reading what ESPN reporter Erin Andrews has been subjected to.
Erica Horowitz Biography
Biography of Erica Horowitz
Men Who Cook Thanksgiving - Men Cook Thanksgiving Turkey
The secret behind how to turn couch potatoes into men who cook Thanksgiving.
Women, Thanksgiving and Gender Roles
Why is there a gender divide at Thanksgiving? Why are women in the kitchen and men in the family room watching TV? Even the most forward-thinking women revert back to those stereotypical gender roles at Thanksgiving. Read what experts have to say about these roles, why we assume them, and whether or not we can change the dynamic.
Susan Rice Profile - Biography of Susan Rice
A biography and profile of Susan Rice, named by President Barack Obama as the US Ambassador to the United Nations.
Placenta as 'Person' - Colorado's Personhood Amendment Ignores Basic Biology and Legal Issues
Colorado is stepping onto the slipperiest of slopes with ballot initiative 25, also known as the Colorado Personhood Amendment, which will severely curtail the
What We Learned From the 2012 Election
What We Learned From the 2012 Election
The Women Who Fought - Honoring Female Veterans
The Women Who Fought - Honoring Female Veterans
Honey Laundering: Husbands Help Out More, According to Report
My husband does the laundry. Really. He does. And now, thanks to a study released by the Council on Contemporary Families, I can tell him he's not alone - that
Everything You Need to Know About 'The Republican War on Women'
Everything You Need to Know About 'The Republican War on Women'
Ryan's Rape as a "Method of Conception" Remark Shows Why the Candidates' Position on Contraception Matters
Ryan's Rape as a Method of Conception Remark Shows Why the Candidates' Position on Contraception Matters
Think 'Binders Full of Women' is a Media Thing? It's a Sign of Something Much More Profound
Think 'Binders Full of Women' is a Media Thing? It's a Sign of Something Much More Profound
Understanding Japanese Stoicism in the Face of Japan's Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami
My mother passed away five years ago and though I miss her, I'm glad she's not around to see the terrible images of disaster, death and devastation in Japan
Baby Spice: Six-Year-Olds Tarted Up for "Little Beauties"
There was a recent outcry against a 12-year-old runway model in Australia. Many argue that she's too young to be sexualized in that way. Well, she could be
Tales from the Polls - Impact and Importance of Poll Workers
Tales from the Polls - Impact and Importance of Poll Workers
Men 'Rest,' Women Run Off Topic - Business Meetings and Gender Differences
I once had a friend who became a well-known TV home repair guru because she could never rely on her husband. A hard-working attorney, on weekends he'd
Obama Ends Campaign on a High Note Highlighting an Inspiring Woman
Obama Ends Campaign on a High Note Highlighting an Inspiring Woman
what is a cougar - cougar women - cougar definition
What is a cougar, and how old are cougar women? What is the age difference between a cougar and the men she pursues? Definition of a cougar woman, plus several real-life examples of Hollywood cougar couples.
Las Vegas Newspaper Outs Prostititutes With Full-Color Photos
For over five years now Las Vegas has used the slogan What happens here, stays here to promote itself in the travel and tourism industry. But if you're a
A Tale of Two Siblings - Steve Jobs and Mona Simpson
A Tale of Two Siblings - Steve Jobs and Mona Simpson
'Tits for an Ass' Campaign Skewers Ex-Senator, Highlights Elderly Women in Poverty
Should a man who has obvious contempt for women be overseeing a group that could potentially cut benefits to older women by slashing at an important safety net
Running for Mayor, She Got More Comments About Looks than Donations to Campaign
Just over a year ago, Sarah Thomson decided to run for mayor of Toronto. The only woman in a field of male contenders, she believed she had a good shot at it
"The Jersey Girls" - 9/11 Widows Turn Grief into Activism
The Jersey Girls Kristen Breitweiser, Patty Casazza, Lorie Van Auken -- all 9/11 widows.
"Four Freedoms" by John Crowley - Book Review
Book review of
Social Media Triumphs Over Hurricane Sandy
Social Media Triumphs Over Hurricane Sandy
Why So Many Republican Remarks About Rape? Here's a Theory
Why So Many Republican Remarks About Rape? Here's a Theory
My First Kiss, or How I Became a Fairy Princess
My First Kiss, or How I Became a Fairy Princess
Dropping a Child Off at College? Read This
Dropping a Child Off at College? Read This
Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Augusta Admits Women, Condoleezza Rice One of Two Female Members
Breaking the Grass Ceiling: Augusta Admits Women, Condoleezza Rice One of Two Female Members
Reactions to Akin's Rape and Pregnancy Remarks Including a Rape Survivor Who Became Pregnant
Reactions to Akin's Rape and Pregnancy Remarks Including a Rape Survivor Who Became Pregnant
Second Presidential Debate Barely Touched Upon Women's Issues
Second Presidential Debate Barely Touched Upon Women's Issues
Immediate Impressions of the Palin / Biden Debate
Quick takes on the Sarah Palin/Joe Biden debate: From the moment she strolled onstage, Palin exuded warmth; she threw a kiss to someone in the audience
Limbaugh's Conservative White Male Demographic and the VoteVets.org Petition
Limbaugh's Conservative White Male Demographic and the VoteVets.org Petition
Miss Bimbo Website Teaches Clubbing, Not Studying, Helps Girls Get Ahead
My once-preteen daughters used to play NeoPets online obsessively, earning points to feed and dress the furry cyberpets under their care at the popular
Sandra Fluke / Rush Limbaugh - Transcripts of Her Testimony, His Slut-Shaming Comments
Sandra Fluke / Rush Limbaugh - Transcripts of Her Testimony, His Slut-Shaming Comments
TLC's Sister Wives Goes Inside Polygamy, Asks Viewers to "Rethink Marriage"
TLC has built a successful network by showing viewers every possible permutation of family. From the dysfunctional Jon & Kate Plus 8 (now minus Jon), to the
What Was She Thinking? Virginia Thomas's Strange Call to Anita Hill
What would prompt the wife of a prominent man accused of sexual harassment to stir the ashes of an old controversy and reignite a divisive scandal 19 years
What Bible Verse 'Wives, Submit' Means in the Michele Bachmann Era - Four Views in Washington Post
What Bible Verse 'Wives, Submit' Means in the Michele Bachmann Era - Four Views in Washington Post
Bus Monitor Karen Klein Bullied? How About Vicious Verbal Abuse, Sexual Taunts, Stabbing Threats?
Bus Monitor Karen Klein Bullied? How About Vicious Verbal Abuse, Sexual Taunts, Stabbing Threats?
Second Presidential Debate All About #bindersfullofwomen
Second Presidential Debate All About #bindersfullofwomen
The Libya Attack --Is Hillary Clinton Falling on the Sword for Obama?
The Libya Attack --Is Hillary Clinton Falling on the Sword for Obama?
Native American Women and Rape - An Escalating Crisis on Tribal Lands
Whether it occurs in the general population or on a college campus, rape is a crime that's frequently underreported and challenging to prosecute. But there's
Women-Owned Businesses the Hot Topic of 2008
It looks like 2008 is turning out to be The Year of Women in Business. At the Wall Street Journal website, a new section has just been launched. Journal
Women's Issues Barely Surface at 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
Women's Issues Barely Surface at 2012 Vice Presidential Debate
The Problem With Promise Rings, Virginity Pledges and Purity Balls
Many teenage girls proudly wear a promise ring -- a tangible symbol that they've taken a virginity pledge and vowed to abstain from sex until after marriage.
Boys Cooking - Moms With Sons- Teach Boys Cooking Skills
A mom with sons explains with teaching boys cooking not only provides them with valuable life skills, but also creates bonding opportunities and shows them that neither cooking nor the kitchen is for women only.
Why Are Women's Issues Missing from the Debates?
Why Are Women's Issues Missing from the Debates?
Bad Idea From IKEA - Removing Women from Saudi Arabia Catalog Versions
Bad Idea From IKEA - Removing Women from Saudi Arabia Catalog Versions
15 Years After Joe Biden's Landmark Domestic Violence Legislation
If there was a graphic novel about the history of domestic violence legislation, Joe Biden would be its superhero. As a senator from Delaware on the Senate
International Women's Day - Women's Views from Global to Granular
Happy International Women's Day! Though several countries consider the day an official holiday, the United States does not. What does this say about the
The 'Racist' Uproar Over Sotomayor's "Wise Latina" Comment
Taken out of context, anything can be made to sound dangerous. That's what's happening with Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's infamous wise Latina
For January Stalking Awareness Month, 9 Articles About Cyberstalking Every Woman Should Read
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and this year marks the fifth anniversary of its observance. So why haven't you heard about it? Probably
Disappointed By the First Lady? How About the 2012 Election Itself?
Disappointed By the First Lady? How About the 2012 Election Itself?
Donny Deutsch on Sarah Palin - Selling a "Woman in Power"
Brandmeister, buzz king, advertising/PR guru and host of CNBC's Big Idea, Donny Deutsch says Sarah Palin is the new feminist creation and pops out phrases that
After 50 Years, What is Barbie's Impact on Girls and Women?
If Barbie were real, she'd be eligible for AARP membership today. On this, her 50th birthday, she doesn't appear to be ready for retirement yet. Like a true
The Power of Single Women Voters
The Power of Single Women Voters
SCOTUS - It's All About Female Justice(s)
SCOTUS - It's All About Female Justice(s)
We Earned It - Why Women In Their 50s Are Deserving
We Earned It - Why Women In Their 50s Are Deserving
Obama & Biden, Romney & Ryan: Where They Stand on Women's Issues
Obama & Biden, Romney & Ryan: Where They Stand on Women's Issues
Hillary Clinton Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton Secretary of State
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama
Reality (and Wannabe) TV Moms
Using their children to pursue fame and fortune, these infamous mothers sacrificed their children's well-being so they could score freebies and media attention in 2009.
Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin
Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle
Wives of Unfaithful Politicians
Elizabeth Edwards
Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor
Top 10 Most-Talked About Women of 2009
Judging from the headlines and the controversy they generated, these women may have been loved, hated, admired, or despised... but they were the top 10 women most-talked about in 2009.
The Life, Death and Friendship That Inspired a Website for Terminally Ill Moms
The Life, Death and Friendship That Inspired a Website for Terminally Ill Moms
Michelle Obama and the 2008 Presidential Race
Articles and commentary about Michelle Obama, wife of 2008 Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
Husband Cheating - If You Caught Your Husband Cheating, Would You Forgive Your Unfaithful Spouse?
If you caught your husband cheating, would you forgive your unfaithful spouse? A Gallup poll reveals that most Americans would not forgive and forget.
Michelle Obama From Working Class Girl to First Lady - Working Class Girlhood Influences First Lady Michelle Obama
From working class girl to First Lady, Michelle Obama readily acknowledges her childhood experiences and family struggles influence who she is today.
Sarah Palin, 'Girl' Candidate - Restricted Media Access Feeds Gender Bias in Coverage
Frequently portrayed as plucky by naive, this image of Sarah Palin, 'girl' candidate, is due in part to McCain's enforcement of restricted access to Palin, which feeds the media's gender bias and diminishes the candidate's credibility.
'Girl' Image Harms Sarah Palin's Candidacy and Diminishes Women
Unlike Clinton in the 2008 race, Sarah Palin's been saddled with a frothy 'girl' image which harms her candidacy and diminishes women who strive to be taken seriously.
Surviving Divorce - Infidelity and Cheating - Single After Divorce - Divorce Advice
What do you do if you think your husband is cheating on you? Advice on surviving divorce, dealing with infidelity and cheating, and how to get back into dating when you're newly single after a divorce.
Make New Friends -- Online Friendship Sites Enable Women to Make New Friends
Female friendships often suffer due to moving, marriage or motherhood, prompting many women to seek out new friends. But meeting new people isn't as easy as it once was, and many women are going online to make new friends.
Make New Friends -- Online Friendship Sites Enable Women to Make New Friends
Female friendships often suffer due to moving, marriage or motherhood, prompting many women to seek out new friends. But meeting new people isn't as easy as it once was, and many women are going online to make new friends.
Profile / Bio of Ann Romney, Wife of Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney
A biography / profile of Ann Lois Davies Romney, former First Lady of Massachusetts and wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney, including her birth date, childhood and family background, schools/colleges she attended, and her acomplishments as a wife and mother.
The Must-Have iPhone App to Prevent Sexual Violence - Circle of 6
The Must-Have iPhone App to Prevent Sexual Violence - Circle of 6
Women and Science - Bridging the Math / Science Gender Gap
A few summers ago, when a long-distance friend observed we'd both be on Cape Cod at the same time and invited me to see her lab at Woods Hole, I thought,
White House Council on Women and Girls - List of Attendees at the Signing - Who Attended the Signing
List of attendees at President Obama's signing event creating the White House Council on Women and Girls on March 11, 2009.
Women and Health Care Reform - How Health Care Reform Benefits Women - What Does Health Care Reform Mean for Women?
For women, health care reform is a giant leap forward that ends years of gender discrimination in the insurance industry. A detailed look at what health care reform means for women and how health care reform benefits women and children.
Obama's Position on Contraception
Obama's position on contraception
Obama's Position on Preventing Teen Pregnancy
Obama's position on preventing teen pregnancy
Women Who Changed the World in the First Decade of 2000
Some are familiar while others are not, but all have one thing in common -- they are women who changed the world in the first decade of 2000. Find out who they were and what they did.
What is a Millennial and How Are Millennials Changing the Workplace?
What is a millennial? Definition of the term and how millennials are changing the workplace.
Pay Gap - Gender Pay Gap Closing with Young Women Earning More Than Men
The gender pay gap is closing and even reversing with young, unmarried, childless women living in cities actually earning more than men -- in some cases, much more. A new study explains how and why this is happening.
Women Turning 50
Although it's a number many women dread, turning 50 isn't the end of the world. A look at the good, the bad and the ugly of turning fifty for women including increased self-acceptance, menopause, an empty nest, and that inevitable underarm sag that resembles fish bellies.
Ways to Avoid Binge Eating Disorder at College
A college student who's faced Binge Eating Disorder discusses ways to avoid triggers at college.
Clean or Dirty, Let's Keep Laundry Out of Politics
Clean or Dirty, Let's Keep Laundry Out of Politics
Why Sex With Boss is a Bad Idea
Sex with the boss may sound exciting, dangerous, and romantic, but an office affair with the boss can cause resentment from co-workers, impact both your careers, and is a bad idea all around.
What are the Different Types of Abortion?
What are the different types of abortion and how far along can you be to have an abortion?
Top 10 Abortion Facts and Statistics
Abortion facts including annual abortion statistics in the U.S. Essential facts for pro-choice and pro-life advocates.
Let Them Drink Formula and Eat Steak - 'Nestlé Family Blogger Event' Fallout
It's ironic that a sweet, simple line drawing of a mother bird perched on a nest, poised to feed her two baby birds, is the logo of multinational conglomerate
New Jersey Teen Threatened After Issuing Debate Challenge to Michele Bachmann
While a record number of women ran for Congress in 2010, not many were elected -- possibly because the candidates themselves did not always conduct themselves
Bloomberg v. Bottle Feeding - Ahead By a Breast?
Bloomberg v. Bottle Feeding - Ahead By a Breast?
Fluke or Not? Rush Limbaugh's Ratings Way Down in April After Slut, Prostitute Comments
Fluke or Not? Rush Limbaugh's Ratings Way Down in April After Slut, Prostitute Comments
Transcript of Hilary Rosen's Actual Ann Romney Comments Reveals Intent, Yet Still Sparks Working Mom / Stay at Home Mom Conflict
Transcript of Hilary Rosen's Actual Ann Romney Comments Reveals Intent, Yet Still Sparks Working Mom / Stay at Home Mom Conflict
Ellen Goodman on Teens, Sexting, and Whether or Not It's Porn
Syndicated Boston Globe columnist Ellen Goodman asks Is 'sexting' same as porn? and says that legislators are going a bit too far in trying to charge the
The Nadya Suleman Family Website...and Unraveling Her Financial Situation
Ten days ago I noted that normal births don't require a publicist and questioned why octuplet mom Nadya Suleman needed to hire a PR firm to handle her
The 2012 Election - A Mixed Bag for Female Candidates
The 2012 Election - A Mixed Bag for Female Candidates
Michelle Obama vs. Ann Romney - Does the Candidate's Spouse Seal the Deal?
Michelle Obama vs. Ann Romney - Does the Candidate's Spouse Seal the Deal?
The Face of Hunger in America
Whenever politicians threaten to cut programs that help economically disadvantaged families or get into the nitty gritty of who should be allowed to 'enjoy'
Why Black Women 'Fail' To Live Up to 'Standards' of Beauty and Weight
If you're already getting upset at the title of this post, read on...and note how the words 'fail' and 'standards' are in quotes. What I'm concerned with is how
Katie Couric's Matter-of-Fact Departure from CBS Evening News Ends Network's Expensive Gamble
In the past month, the impending departure of two well-known TV personalities from their respective shows had me wondering how and when they'd bow out. One
New York Times' New Executive Editor Jill Abramson a Historic First for Women
The New York Times will soon have a new executive editor. And for the first time in its 160-year history, it'll be a woman. On September 6, 2011, current
You Write Like a Woman - VS Naipaul's Sexist Remarks on Gender and Writing
He may be known as the greatest living writer of English prose, but VS Naipaul just made himself persona non grata in the eyes of women writers of literary
Student's Life-Size Barbie Illustrates Creepy, Distorted Female Body Image
We're all aware of how messed up Barbie would be if she were a full-sized flesh-and-blood woman. Her BMI would be that of an anorexic, she wouldn't be able to
Here's What Happened at the 'Stand Up For Women's Health' Rally in Washington, DC
Where's mainstream media coverage of yesterday's
Today's the Day - Stand Up for Women's Health Rally in Washington, DC
Are you Standing Up for Women's Health today? Thousands of women are heading to Washington, DC for Planned Parenthood's
Equal Pay Day 2011 - For Some, Every Day is Equal Pay Day
Today is a special day that Hallmark hasn't yet developed a card for -- Equal Pay Day. So if nobody else extends to you these good wishes, I will: Happy Equal
What LaShanda Armstrong Teaches Us About Teen Pregnancy Ten Years Out
What would lead a mother to kill herself and her children? If you're looking for blame, you won't get it here. This is a judgment-free post about LaShanda
Why Earth Day Matters to Women - and Vice Versa
Decades before the phrase global warming registered on the radar of public consciousness, the term silent spring got people talking. Written by scientist
Condoms, Cheerleaders and Relationship Abuse - It's Tough Being Female in America
We all realize it's tough growing up female in America, but if you ever needed proof to back up that statement, three stories that surfaced this week show
Addicted Babies, Unwanted Babies and the Question: Is Abortion Always Wrong?
Is abortion always morally wrong? That's the question Martha Woodroof asks in her May 1 commentary on the Washington Post blog
Eraserheads - Clinton, Tomason's White House Photo-Drop Reveals Hasidic Views of Women
Words record history's most memorable events, but only photos can convey the intensity of emotions. A handful of iconic images have stood the test of
Hail to the Chair - The Strengths of Debbie Wasserman Schultz, New DNC Chair
She's been called
Rape Myths Alive and Well Judging from Headlines in US, Australia and Canada
Whenever a major story breaks that involves rape, the inevitable question is, Why don't more women report rape and sexual assault? One reason may be the
Rape in the Military - Lawsuits Reveal Culture of Sexual Assault with 1 in 3 Military Women Victimized
Women, like men, put their lives on the line when they enlist in the military. It's a sacrifice they embrace and are proud to make. But for a very long time,
Oscars and Mothers and Hathaway and Horne
Last night, despite a universally-acknowledged 'worst ever' Oscars show, some memorable moments occurred courtesy of Mom. Mothers were prominently featured
Obama's 'Happy Women's History Month' Gift - the 'Women in America' Report
On this first day of Women's History Month 2011, the Obama administration has done something that will warrant at least a footnote in women's studies textbooks.
Did You Know? Facts Highlighting Women For Women's History Month and International Women's Day
While women (and men) in the United States are familiar with the fact that March is Women's History Month, less well-known is March 8 -- International Women's
Why You Need to Know About 'The War on Women's Futures'
It's Sunday morning and you're done with the paper and you need something good to read to finish off that cup of coffee before you start your day. Here it is.
A Pro-Woman James Bond Film? EQUALS' Creative Approach to International Women's Day 2011
A partnership of UK charitable organizations has come up with an innovative way to both celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day (IWD) and
What We Should Be Celebrating on 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day
Although we're all saying that today is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, that's not quite right. My go-to woman in all things historical,
Political is Personal to Lady Gaga - Singer Severs Ties to Target Over Anti-Gay Funding
Say what you will about Lady Gaga and her meaty wardrobe. But there isn't been a more prominent female artist in the music industry who wears her advocacy
What Will Hillary Do?
By now you've heard the news that Hillary Clinton will not continue as Secretary of State if President Obama is elected to a second term. She also indicated
Tina Brown and Arianna Huffington - Media Mergers Put Both Women on Top
Tina Brown © Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images As old media struggles to reinvent itself in the shadow of new media's ascendancy, certain stereotypes rooted
Douche with Lysol If You Want Him...and Other Woman-Hating Vintage Ads
Since many modern mothers use Facebook to communicate with their no-longer-living-at-home offspring, I went to my daughter's page to send her a message...and
One Woman Amidst the Egypt Protests, One Viral YouTube Video
She wears a navy blue shirt that says, I love my country. It's the government I'm afraid of. She speaks passionately about what she wants and why she's
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's Fear of Failure
Some of the best advice comes from experience. A friend once told me, If you do good work that makes a difference, somebody's bound to hate you for it. I
In Egypt, "Reform Must Start at Home"
You can't watch what's happening in Egypt without reflecting on what it is the protesters want, and it's not a lot. Again and again in interviews, I've heard
Fake It to Make It - Documentary Exposes Pharmaceutical Shenanigans Regarding Female Sexuality
How's this for a film pitch to potential producers? A female filmmaker is hired to make erotic tapes to arouse women in order to test the effectiveness of a
Nancy Pelosi - 'Extreme Legislation' Threatens Women's Health
When former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says that the worst assault on women's health is happening right now in Congress, it's time to listen. In a
Assault, Beating of Lara Logan a Reminder of Greater Risk Faced by Female Journalists
The CBS Lara Logan story has affected me deeply, posted a friend on my Facebook wall. If not for Carol's gentle reminder that we need to share tragedy as
The 3 C's of Starting Over: Change, Choice and Control
The following story would make a great opening for a novel...if it weren't true: When I was five years old my life, as I knew it, ended on a clear January
Scalia on Constitutional Protection Against Discrimination for Women - None, Nada, Zip
It's a good thing that there are now three women on the Supreme Court, because Associate Justice Antonin Scalia has made it clear that he doesn't believe
Past Traumas at the Root of Women's Behaviors in TLC's My Strange Addiction
How many of us have a secret weird habit? Something we'd rather not reveal to the world -- that others might see as freakish? I'll confess to one that
Male/Female Relationships in the Age of the Cougar
I've never been one to fuss over propriety or worry about how things look to other people. So my response to a recent invitation from a friend indicates a
Desktopics - January 2011 Edition
Following in the footsteps of Shakespeare and Sarah Palin, I've coined a new word -- desktopics -- to describe something I struggle to stay on top of. My
Gender, Succession and the Throne - Stories from the UK and Japan
I'm not one to follow the movements of the royals, but one aspect of the forthcoming Prince William - Kate Middleton union interests me -- a possible change in
Instead of Mean-Spirited #RulesForGirls, Let's Share Advice for Women
Yep, I'm getting old, but one way I benefited from growing up in the dark ages (before Facebook, Twitter, social media): no bad advice from strangers at a time
Aronofsky's Complex Female Characters in Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream
This morning's announcement of the 2011 Academy Award nominees includes one film I'm eager to discuss with anyone who wants to weigh in -- Black Swan, directed
Tracy Morgan on Sarah Palin - What We Shouldn't Say About a Woman
Some things you just don't say about a woman. It's not necessary to draft a George Carlin-esque listing of all the things that shouldn't be said, because
Help Others By Shopping - Socially Conscious Gifts That Give Back to Women
If I was fearless and unafraid of what others thought, I'd follow Mandy Moore's lead and make a charitable donation to NothingButNets.net on behalf of the
Hyper-Competitive Women in Black Friday and Holiday TV Commercials
You've seen them outwitting enemies onscreen and rearing up on their hind legs in politics. They're the strong, fearless, competitive women of 2010. How could
A Simple Thing You Can Do to Help Survivors of Prostitution and Sexual Slavery
Two news stories in the past week are staring prostitution square in the face and calling it what it really is -- sexual slavery. Don't skip over this post
Elizabeth Edwards and the Intimacy of Friendship
It's surprising, although perhaps not unexpected, to see the swell of responses to the news of Elizabeth Edwards' death. It's nearly impossible to identify
Discovering Lisa Ling's Secret Society of Women
Sometimes you want to discuss something personal, something intimate, something frustrating or something that scares you. But you can't go to friends or anyone
The Agony and Ecstasy of Giving and Receiving
It's safe to say that women are burdened far more than men by gift-giving. We do the majority of the shopping and wrapping and mailing of packages at holiday
The Truth About When Most Teens Have Sex...and the False Impressions Promoted by the Media
I spend a lot of time at the grocery store these days since my 17-year-old daughter -- who works after school as a cashier -- hasn't gotten her driver's
UConn Women's Basketball Team Topples NCAA Record With 89 Consecutive Wins
UConn basketball star Maya Moore celebrates her team's record-breaking victory Since 1974, the number 88 has had special meaning in college basketball. A
Top Women's Issues News Stories of 2010
Everybody always tackles an End of Year roundup of the most-watched women or the most-admired women or the most-vilified women, and I thought about putting my
Thrown Out of a Hotel - Was Dori Maynard's Mistreatment Due to Race and Gender?
Two weeks ago today Dori Maynard was inexplicably thrown out of a Hampton Inn in Washington, D.C. She's still coming to terms with what happened and why.
Midterm Election Blues? Don't Get Mad, Get Social (Media)
How bad is the mood this midterm election? TV commercials from the past two weeks tell it all. The attack ads always show the 'victimized' candidate in a
Do Something Good for Yourself and Others - Vote
We know what's good for us. Inherently -- and thanks to countless books, magazine articles, newspaper stories and advice from well-meaning friends and
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time? Who Benefits, Who Loses
I don't know about you. But it's awfully dark in the mornings where I live. Especially during this final week before Daylight Saving Time ends this Saturday
Remembering Jill Clayburgh's Groundbreaking Roles - An Unmarried Woman, a Childless Supreme Court Justice
Jill Clayburgh in 1982 The death of actress Jill Clayburgh on Saturday hit me harder than I'd expected. (I've always known I'd collapse when Diane Keaton
Looking Past the 'Year of Republican Women' and 'Mama Grizzlies' Hype, How Did Women Do in the 2010 Midterm Elections?
We're a week out from Election Day, and although one Senate race and a few House races are still up in the air, we've seen the future and it's a mixed bag -- a
Media Roundup - Mama Grizzly Edition
There are as many opinions of the political phenomenon known as the Mama Grizzlies as there are women who ran under that banner. Now that the midterm
Good Books for Teenage Girls (or Females of Any Age)
Two weeks until Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. If you're not into getting the latest thing but need to buy something for a girl, teen or
Aung San Suu Kyi and the Personal Cost of Democracy
Even before her release this past weekend, Aung San Suu Kyi had become one of the world's most compelling figures in the struggle for democracy and human
No Fairness in Senate For Women Workers - Paycheck Fairness Act Fails
I can't believe it. The Senate just voted down the Paycheck Fairness Act which would have made it easier for workers to sue their employers for pay
He Rapes Her and She's Supposed to Cheer for Him?
Here's a tale to turn your stomach. H.S. was a teen in Silsbee, Texas, when she was raped by fellow student and football star Rakheem Bolton. After pleading
The Dangers and Double Standards of Writing About Your Sex Life
When I went off to college, mentally kicking and screaming because I wasn't going to my number one choice but the one that gave me a full-ride scholarship, my
She Rides a Harley - Iconic Motorcycle Brand Targets Women
Say the name Harley Davidson and a specific image comes up as to what kind of person might own/ride the iconic motorcycle. As Karen Weimer of Spokane, WA
The Implications of the Duke 'Mock' Thesis Sex List
I've been asked this question a lot in the past week: Why haven't you written about the female student at Duke who rated her sexual partners in a PowerPoint
SPARK Summit Ignites Movement Against Sexualization of Girls
It's hard for girls to just be girls when they're assaulted by a constant stream of hyper-sexualized images of young girls and teens every day. Even worse,
Daytime Talk Shows 'The View' and 'The Talk' - Do Either Women's Shows Walk the Walk?
Let's talk The Talk, the new show on CBS that hopes to replicate the bottled lightning of its sophisticated 13-year-old distant cousin, ABC's The View. However,
Beat Her, But Don't Let It Show - Bizarre Court Ruling in United Arab Emirates
What's the difference between physically disciplining your wife and domestic abuse? In the United States, there is no difference -- both are unacceptable. But
As Another Woman Comes Forward About Clarence Thomas, It's Time to Talk Impeachment
She can't blame it on drunk dialing. But for whatever reason, Virginia Thomas -- Tea Party activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas -- picked
Alleged Campus Rape Involving Meg Whitman's Son Griffin Harsh Now Surfaces in Final Days of Her Campaign
Last night, Gawker reported on The Rape Accusation Against Meg Whitman's Son That Got Hushed Up. (If you don't follow politics or business, Meg Whitman is the
Not Quite 'Under My Thumb' - Maureen Dowd on Keith Richards and 'Life'
What do you get when a sharp-edged, snarky New York Times columnist reviews the memoir of a bad boy of rock 'n roll? Not what you'd expect. Maureen Dowd's
It Takes a Family to 'Rally to Restore Sanity'
It may take a village to raise a child. But when it comes to restoring sanity, families are happy to do their part. The scheduling of Saturday's Rally
I'll Be on Good Morning America This Sunday - Here's Why
When it comes to women's issues, I frequently see the glass as half-empty. After years of covering topics that impact women's lives and stories that don't
Why Donna Marsh O'Connor's Opinions Matter on the 9th Anniversary of 9/11
Have you ever met a remarkable woman you know will someday change the world? As the former producer/host of a women's issues-oriented TV talk show in upstate
Big Ideas Needed for the Endangered Species Known as Women
The term 'endangered species' brings to mind giant pandas, siberian tigers and polar bears. But one endangered species lives a little closer to home, including
We Have Pantyhose Instead
From the One Thing Women Don't Have to Worry About files: to wear or not to wear that strange thing around the neck that serves no discernable purpose
Get Out the Vote by Taking Yourself to the Polls on This Primary Day
The polls are open today in seven states where voters will decide some extremely competitive and bitter primary races as the Huffington Post describes them.
"The Next Gloria Steinem"?
Being called the next Gloria Steinem would be intimidating for any woman, let alone a 24-year-old former Baptist 'good girl' from Lubbock, Texas. But
Why I Waste My Time Watching 'Sister Wives' and Other Reality TV Shows
My husband often lingers in the doorway of the family room, watching me watch TV as I tap away on my laptop. Frequently it's a reality show that holds my
The Politics of Media Sexism and Sexist Attacks - Why Women Candidates are Now Fighting Back
Politicians and voters say they don't like it, but attack ads and negative campaigning are part of the political landscape. And although they seem to work, they
College Football Team Losing? Blame It on the Women
It's a conceit funny enough that Hollywood recently released a movie about it -- Easy A -- which looks at the concepts of morality and purity, the damage that
Hey Guys, It's Not the Tits and Ass Party - Over the Top Sexism on Boston Talk Radio Show
Read the comments below. Then guess the profession of the woman they describe: I think she's hot. She's tiny, she's short. She's got a banging little body
Smart Girls, Mean Girls - Being Nasty Takes Us All Down
There's been a lot of blowback from last week's Smart Girls Summit in Washington, DC, a gathering of the brightest and best female minds and leaders of the Tea
Michelle Obama - Working Class No More
Michelle Obama as a modern-day Marie Antoinette? It isn't such a farfetched comparison. New York Times columnist Maureen Down made it over the weekend, and my
Single Mother By Choice - A Growing But Still Controversial Trend
Mom, one of my daughters once asked me. I want to have a baby someday. Does that mean I have to have a husband too? In a post-Octomom world, what can I tell
Working Women - Anticipating Where the Jobs Will Be
Too many women I know have faced cutbacks and job loss due to the faltering economy. They're worried about paying the mortgage or rent, covering basic expenses,
90 Years After the 19th Amendment was Ratified
Say what you will about 'mama's boys,' but a young man's love and respect for his mother is the reason why today is a special day in women's history. (Hold
Sexism Still Dogs Female Heads of State
Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential bid brought the US closer than we've ever been to having a woman at the top. But we still lag behind the UK (which installed
College Visits and the Pursuit of True Beauty
For the past two weeks I've been visiting colleges with my almost-17 year old daughter, doing the obligatory campus tours and interviews with admissions
Women's Equality Day - Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
For a nationally-recognized day of commemoration, Women's Equality Day (August 26th) gets very little fanfare or notice from the general public. Marking the
Study Finds Greater Survival Rates & Reduced Risk of Cancer with Removal of Breasts & Ovaries
A woman who had a family history of breast cancer described it as a dark cloud hanging over my head. Yet she still struggled with the idea of having a
Want to Stop Sexism in Media Coverage of Female Candidates? Name It. Change It.
Remember the old Saturday Night Live Weekend Update skit (circa 1977-78) with Dan Aykroyd baiting his co-anchor Jane Curtin with the catchphrase Jane, you
Millennial Women Closing and Even Reversing the Gender Wage Gap
With one daughter in college and one attending next fall, I worry about covering tuition. Sometimes I ask myself, What does a college education get you,
And Then There Were Three - Elena Kagan Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice
If only Congress looked like the Supreme Court. Today the composition of the nation's highest court took a huge leap toward greater gender equity. The
Should CNN Have Fired Octavia Nasr for Her Tweet?
It used to be that email communications were troublesome because the intent of the author didn't always come through without the context of facial expressions
She Writes Contest is 'Making One Writer's Dream Come True'
Are you a writer dreaming of publishing her first book? Maybe you're sitting on a great idea that you've never developed, or you've written a few chapters but
Still Doing Stand-Up in Her 70s - Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
I'm old enough to remember seeing Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers doing their stand-up routines on TV. They broke ground for the next generation of female
Drawing Fire -- France's Burqa Vote and Molly Norris' 'Mohammed' Cartoon
It's a strange world we live in when a nation can refuse women the right to wear a head covering but a cartoonist can't protest a decision she believes muzzled
Living Large vs. Calling All Chubbies -- Pitching to Women Size 14 and Up
Has the meaning of 'chubby' changed over the years? I don't think so. Not in the way 'gay' has migrated from having or showing a merry, lively mood all the way
Kagan Nomination Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
Fox News called it a development as surprising as this morning's sunrise, downplaying the historic aspect of today's Senate Judiciary Committee vote in
Shirley Sherrod - A Modern Day 'Mockingbird'?
I've often said that in society and in politics, women get thrown under the bus. If we were to do a demographic study of those women most frequently sacrificed,
Anticipating President Obama on "The View"
ABC is crowing that it's a first -- the first time a sitting president has been on a daytime show. When No. 44 -- Barack Obama -- appears on ABC's The View