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    Archive for October, 2011

    • Real GirlTip #6: Set Goals for Tough Conversations

      By Rachel Simmons | October 31st, 2011 | 1 comment

      Did you know that conflict can be an opportunity to get what you want from from a friendship? Listen to what Rachel has to say about difficult conversations in this video for Real GirlTip #6.

      Tags: difficult conversations, featured, GirlTip
      Posted in Video | 1 Comment »

    • Fiona’s Blog: Gaddafi, an Unexpected Advocate for Libyan Women?

      By Fiona Lowenstein | October 31st, 2011 | 3 comments

      In her latest post, high school senior Fiona uncovers a surprising side to the late Libyan Dictator, Moammar Gaddafi: he supported and promoted women.

      Tags: Fiona's blog, international women, violence, women's rights
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: The Real Reason Girls Wear Sexy Costumes on Halloween

      By Lilly | October 27th, 2011 | 25 comments

      In one of high school blogger Lilly’s “greatest hits” blogs from 2009, she unveils a little-discussed reason why girls like revealing Halloween costumes.

      Tags: Curse of the Good Girl, friends, Lilly's Blog, media
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 25 Comments »

    • Fiona’s Blog: There’s Nothing Real About These “Real Beauty” Campaigns

      By Fiona Lowenstein | October 25th, 2011 | 2 comments

      Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein calls a foul on “real beauty” cosmetic campaigns. Why can’t we just embrace real bodies?

      Tags: "real beauty", bare minerals, dove, photoshop
      Posted in Rachel's Blog | 2 Comments »

    • Rachel Talks to Anderson Cooper About Bullying Solutions

      By Melissa Hardy | October 17th, 2011 | 0 comments

      Rachel and Bob Faris tell Anderson Cooper how schools can overcome the bullying crisis.

      Tags: Anderson Cooper, bullying, featured
      Posted in Video | No Comments »

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