From The Cut introduction by Hanna Rosin: “’You have power when so many women are powerless!’ said a sexual-assault survivor as she confronted senator Jeff Flake. The woman who spoke these words was, at that moment, pinning him into the corner of an elevator. He looked stricken and ashamed, like a boy caught with one foot out […]
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Doctors Put Lawyers To Shame When It Comes To Practical Training
From Above the Law authored by Jordan Rothman: “It is well understood that law schools do a terrible job at training law students to be practicing attorneys. Indeed, many law schools have absolutely no practical component, and merely teach students how to read cases, digest points of law, and write law school exams. Most law […]
Teach boys to own their actions, not that girls ‘ruin everything’
From ESPN W authored by Katie Barnes: “Girls can be blamed for just about anything. It’s been a thing since the dawn of time. Just ask Soddy-Daisy High School assistant principal and athletic director Jared Hensley. Hensley announced a rule Wednesday morning that banned the wearing of athletic shorts at school. He said the code […]
How Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony Changed America
From TIME authored by Hailey Sweetland Edwards: “History often seems inexorable in hindsight, shaped by powerful figures operating beyond our control. But when Dr. Christine Blasey Ford walked in to face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27, raised her right hand and swore to tell the truth, it was clear that an unassuming psychology […]
Leadership Expert Simon Sinek on the Importance of Finding Your Tribe
From Heleo authored by Heleo Editors: “Simon Sinek is a bestselling author and leadership expert whose TED Talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” has been viewed over 40 million times, making it one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. He recently joined Jordan Harbinger on The Jordan Harbinger Show to discuss how to build trusting relationships, and why […]
Honey, I Swept the Floor!
From The New York Times authored by Brooke Williams: “Closing the Whirlpool’s door with an exaggerated swagger, Christopher rolled down his oxford sleeves and said, “Just unloaded the dishwasher!” I stared at him. I had loaded the dishwasher that same day without feeling the need to tell anyone. Earlier he had washed the windows. Each time […]
This Attorney Mom Has the Perfect Trick for Fitting Exercise Into a Busy Schedule
From Working Mother authored by Sophie Power as told to Audrey Goodson Kingo: “Kristen Riemenschneider LOCATION Fairfax, VA CHILDREN Keira, 9, Katelyn, 8, and Benjamin, 5 This mom of three and attorney at the Washington, D.C., office of Working Mother 100 Best Company Arnold & Porter doesn’t consider herself an expert on the subject of working motherhood. “Every day […]
Biglaw Practice Leader Encourages Women To Tell Him If They Plan On Becoming Pregnant… For ‘Budgetary Reasons’
From Above the Law authored by Sophie Power as told to Elie Mystal: “You’d really think that a law firm partner would know better than to potentially violate anti-discrimination laws in a well attended meeting of a practice group. Then again, most people don’t really know Jones Day. The firm has built up quite a […]
Ultramarathoner Sophie Power on breastfeeding while running 106 miles
From ESPNW authored by Sophie Power as told to Natalie Gingrich Mackenzie: “I was never sporty growing up. I was second to last in the mile. So my friends find it hilarious that I’m an ultramarathoner now. Perhaps even more so that I’m now famous for breastfeeding my 3-month-old son, Cormac, during a race, which […]
Michelle Obama Continues Push to Get People to the Polls With New PSA
From TIME authored by Maya Rhodan: “Michelle Obama is ramping up her efforts to get Americans to the polls. On Thursday, When We All Vote, the non-partisan organization she co-chairs, released an emotional new ad that addresses all the excuses people make for not voting. “Why should I vote? Nothing ever changes. The system is rigged,” the […]
