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Miley Cyrus Versus the Chastity Cops, Round 340,982
Decency! A thing that is in short supply, per the perma-incensed Parents Television Council. But according to this morning’s Times, the culture-policing nonprofit has fallen on hard times—just as $#*! My Dad Says, those naughty Glee kids, and a scanti...[Read on]
Awards Watch: National Board of Review
Carey Mulligan The National Board of Review (NBR)  handed out its awards for 2009 and Jason Reitman’s Up in the Air (which is opening in limited release today) took top honors.  NBR is a mysterious group.  Some film people, some folks not in the bus...[Read on]
Another Great Feature of Project Pink
  For all the Twitter-ers out there, you’re probably quite familiar with the #projectpink hash tag that signifies $1 donated to the fight against breast cancer. The Project Pink partnership between PUMA and WPS also supports specific breast cancer ...[Read on]
Vermont's Gay Marriage Decision Reignites Right
After Vermont lawmakers pass gay marriage, opponents vow to fight onGay Marriage | Today 9:10 am Gay rights advocates celebrated across the nation yesterday, when the Vermont legislature overrode the Governor’s veto and legalized same-sex marriage...[Read on]
Sheila C. Johnson Shares Pictures From CARE Rwanda Trip
Philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson shares pictures from a CARE International trip to RwandaPhoto Essay | Today 6:00 amBlack Entertainment Television co-founder and all-around wonderful philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson traveled to Rwanda last year on a CARE ...[Read on]
PUMA launches Project Pink
On the heels of the biggest soccer event in the world (do you remember a little tournament in South Africa this summer called the World Cup?), sports brand PUMA is excited to announce a new initiative that links women’s soccer with a well-deserving caus...[Read on]
Play It Forward: Coaches who make a difference
Behind every athlete is a great coach.  Has a coach made a difference in your life? Now is your chance to say Thank You.  Nominate your coach and Play It Forward. YouthNoise Play City is a nonprofit campaign that promotes using sports for social change...[Read on]
Every Day Sarah Palin Gets Closer to Being President
Sarah Palin’s going to run for president. She is running. Hers is the most long-term dedicated campaign since Ronald Reagan left the governorship of California in 1975 and became a full-time presidential aspirant. Notably, the very act of running doesn...[Read on]
Donate your car to the Songs of Love Car donation program
The Songs of Love Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that creates uplifting, personalized songs for children and teens struggling with a life-threatening illness or lifetime disability -- free of charge. Each CD is professionally produced wi...[Read on]
Ask Patty Goes Mobile with Mobile Tattletale!
Ask Patty is always watchful for the hottest things that you, our readers, are going to be crazy about, and now we've partnered with our first mobile app.  This smartphone app doesn't help you decide where to eat, or connect you to all your social media...[Read on]
More Middle-Class Families Heading to Food Banks
As unemployment mounts, out-of-work secretaries, marketers and realtors are looking for a free mealPost | Today 4:00 pm Here’s food for thought: Five years ago, the average annual income among food-bank clients was $11,200, according to Feeding Am...[Read on]
National Love Your Body Day
A headline from the Tucker Center blog alerted me to the fact that today is Love Your Body Day. The Tucker Center, by the way, is a think tank at the University of Minnesota  that studies  girls and women in sport. Lots of great resources and definitely...[Read on]
Preparing for Rush: Questions to Know
With the fall semester quickly approaching many young women are preparing themselves for one thing, rush. Whether you are a new face in the crowd looking to receive a bid or a seasoned sister who’s going through her last sorority recruitment, rush is im...[Read on]
Cinereach partners with Sundance Institute
Cinereach is an organization that gives out grants, funds productions in the area of social change.  They want to “facilitate the creation of films that challenge, excite, innovate, offer new perspectives and inspire action.” They are teaming up wit...[Read on]
Is Kayla the real life Lisbeth Salander?
Meet Kayla: an Internet hacker from Anonymous. Is her name really Kayla? Is she even a teen girl?  I don’t know and probably never will. Either way, I think it's pretty bad ass seeing what she has done in defense of Wikileaks, an organization t...[Read on]
The Un-Godly Girl Scouts
Personally, when I think of Girl Scouts, I think of cookies. I also think of an organization that encourages young women to explore new activities and cultures, widening the scope of their education. However, Hans Zeiger, a Republican candidate for Washin...[Read on]
The Sex Scandals of the I.M.F. and the Catholic Church
I.M.F. headquarters.Photo via Wikipedia.Last week, a New York Times investigation about the work environment at the International Monetary Fund painted an unfortunate and uninspiring portrait of the organization. Many women told the paper of wanton, preda...[Read on]
Operation Fairy Dust Saves the Prom
Although one of the more memorable moments in a teenager's life, the prom can be a stressful occasion, especially for girls who can't afford to dress the part of the formal affair.  Luckily there's organizations like Operation Fairy Dust, a New York...[Read on]
Support Women Veterans
This is an issue that's become increasingly dear to my heart, as I've gotten to know a couple of amazing women veterans and read more about their experiences. There is no question that women vets have special needs at this time, especially as the epidemic...[Read on]
Patti Smith wins National Book Award!
Congratulations to my favorite artist of all time, Patti Smith, who won the National Book award last night for her memoir, Just Kids. If you have not read this book, go get it! It's thoroughly entertaining and very inspiring. Here's a quote from the Times...[Read on]
The Donnas and more for Autism Speaks!
Starting tomorrow night, all-female rock band The Donnas will embark on a four-day mini tour sponsored by Gibson, The Rock-n-Royalty Tour, in support of advocacy organization Autism Speaks with special guests The Vanguard, The Happiness (NYC only), Turbog...[Read on]
From Dreaming to Driving -- How To Get Started in Racing
 So, all your life you've dreamed of being a racecar driver, and now you think it's time to get behind the wheel. But where do you start? Well, unless your name is Earnhardt, Unser, or Andretti, you're going to need to roll up your sleeves, do your hom...[Read on]
Why Won't the US Build the National Women's History Museum?
The answer: because two senators are holding up the vote that would allow it. Yep, you read that right: Senators Tim Coburn (R – OK) and Jim DeMint (R – SC) have placed a hold on the bill (which the House already passed), which would sell a pi...[Read on]
National Women’s History Museum bill moves to the Senate
This is pretty cool. The House of Representatives recently passed a bipartisan bill (HR 1700) that would set the stage for a National Women’s History Museum to be built on the National Mall. It now moves to the Senate. The House passed HR 1700 on a v...[Read on]
100 People Who Have Changed the Lives of Women and Girls Globally
 Women Deliver honors 100 of the most inspiring people who have delivered results for girls and women globally. The organization, launched in 2007, is committed to bringing action against maternal death, focusing on maternal health as both a human ri...[Read on]
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