Today is national Love Your Body Day. Some may not see the value in selecting a day to celebrate our bodies, but when you consider that 80% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance, I think it’s a fabulous idea. Every woman should take a step back and appreciate what they’ve got — if… [Read more…]
May 8, 2011
As this Mother’s Day comes to a close, I’d like to thank my mother for all that she has done for — and with — me these past 29 years. She mastered the art of parenting while remaining one of my closest confidants, even during those rocky adolescent years, which is a skill I still… [Read more…]
March 9, 2011
Hats off to the Senate, which today rejected the House’s budget proposal that aimed to defund Planned Parenthood and family planning. WOO HOO! According to an action alert I received from NARAL Pro-Choice America, the organization is planning a national lobby day as the War on Women continues: Believe me, this is not over –… [Read more…]
March 3, 2011
With all the horrible, no good, very bad attempts to erode abortion rights going on, I think it’s important to highlight victories amidst the onslaught. Which brings me to today’s post. Yesterday, New York City’s Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of regulating those pesky CPCs I’ve talked about. From now on, CPCs in NYC… [Read more…]
February 8, 2011
Yesterday, the Huffington Post featured an article by Tom Matlack regarding Esquire’s “Women We Love.” In it, he criticized the men’s magazine for doing what men’s magazines have been doing forever: objectifying women and praising them solely on their (sexualized) appearances. The eight all-time (since 2002) most loved women are Kate Beckinsale, Megan Fox, Katy… [Read more…]
October 19, 2011
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