From Motherly authored by Diana Spaulding: “Like many modern couples, before getting married and having kids my husband and I spoke frequently about our plans to be true partners in life—to share in the household responsibilities equally and to co-parent our children in a way that defied the stereotypical norms of our society. Then we […]
Category Archives: Family & Personal
Treated Like a ‘Piece of Meat’: Female Veterans Endure Harassment at the V.A.
From The New York Times authored by Jennifer Steinhauer: “Corey Foster spent her Army career caring for wounded troops, both as a flight medic in the Iraq war and at Walter Reed hospital, so she looked forward to one of the most celebrated benefits of military service — health care for life from the Department […]
LESSONS IN HERSTORY BY GOODBY SILVERSTEIN & PARTNERS
From The Drum authored by Goodby Silverstein & Partners: “In classrooms across the country, students are opening their US history textbooks to see pages of role models and important historical figures, but there are many figures that have been overlooked for years: women. According to research, 89% of textbook references aredevoted to men. This March, in […]
Which ‘Jen’ Sent the Baby Gift Cards? Not One You Know.
From The Wall Street Journal authored by Suzanne Vranica: “Rebecca Kinney, a pregnant 24-year-old from Spokane, Wash., received a greeting card in the mail several weeks ago with about $200 in gift cards for baby products. “So excited for you! Hope you like these,” said the note, which appeared handwritten, complete with an ink smudge. […]
It’s 2019. Women Are Still Less Likely To Be Identified By Their Accomplishments.
From The Huffington Post authored by Monica Torres: “Are you described as a manager, by that project you nailed, or as someone’s relation? How you are described can determine how you will be remembered. For many women, descriptions boil down to who they are with more than what they actually know or do. Take Lauren Sanchez […]
The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes
From The Guardian authored by Caroline Criado-Perez: “When broadcaster Sandi Toksvig was studying anthropology at university, one of her female professors held up a photograph of an antler bone with 28 markings on it. “This,” said the professor, “is alleged to be man’s first attempt at a calendar.” Toksvig and her fellow students looked at […]
On Disability and on Facebook? Uncle Sam Wants to Watch What You Post
From The New York Times authored by Robert Pear : “If you’re on federal disability payments and on social media, be careful what you post. Uncle Sam wants to watch. The Trump administration has been quietly working on a proposal to use social media like Facebook and Twitter to help identify people who claim Social […]
Mothers are drowning and self care is not the answer
From Black Mom Life : “Self care seems to be the rave and hot topic lately. Almost every major blog or website is talking about self care being the answer to many mommy problems. Somehow long baths, mani and pedis after a long day of work and/or parenting is what every mom needs to restore balance. […]
From Triumph To Tragedy, ‘First’ Tells Story Of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
From NPR authored by Nina Totenberg: “Late last year, retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor issued a statement announcing that she had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It was a poignant moment, a reminder that for decades O’Connor was seen as the most powerful woman in America. Now comes an important book about her — First, Sandra […]
Power Of The Pack: Women Who Support Women Are More Successful
From Forbes authored by Shelley Zalis: I always say a woman alone has power; collectively we have impact. Traditionally we have been taught to be competitive with one another, because there was such a scarcity of jobs at the top. It’s so clear that strategy doesn’t work. The truth is that raising each other up […]
