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    • Lilly’s Final Blog: A Letter to my Younger Self

      By Lilly | August 9th, 2010 | 6 comments

      With 20 days left before she starts college, Lilly bids farewell to blogging, thanks her readers and includes her favorite blogs from the last year.

      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 6 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Ten Commandments for a Teenage Feminist

      By Lilly | July 28th, 2010 | 19 comments

      So you’ve decided to become a feminist? Awesome! Welcome to the club!

      Tags: activism, feminism, girls leadership, Lilly's Blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 19 Comments »

    • Lilly’s First Rant: What I Wear Is None of Your Business

      By Lilly | July 12th, 2010 | 87 comments

      Lilly sounds off about a customer at her workplace who questions her clothing. Can girls be expected to celebrate their bodies when they are shamed for their sexuality?

      Tags: body image, Lilly's Blog, sexuality
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 87 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: On Girls & Solitude – A Girl Alone is Not Lonely

      By Lilly | July 6th, 2010 | 12 comments

      Lilly explores the pressure girls face to avoid solitude. Why are so many girls uncomfortable with being alone?

      Tags: Curse of the Good Girl, Lilly's Blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 12 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Stop Preparing Women to Be Victims & Start Holding Men Responsible for Violence

      By Lilly | June 27th, 2010 | 11 comments

      Recently, I had a very scary realization. It is easier for us to talk about young women as victims than…

      Tags: boys, Dating, Lilly's Blog, violence
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 11 Comments »

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    • Guest Blog: Helping Girls Overcome Math Anxiety

      September 1st, 2010

      In a new book, Jennifer Oullette takes on her own math anxiety and shares tips for parents on how to help girls overcome theirs.

    • “I Believe in the Power of Teenage Girls:” Meet New High School Guest Blogger Fiona!

      August 29th, 2010

      Meet new high school guest blogger Fiona, a “rising high school junior, a feminist, a musician, a crossword puzzler, a klutz, a debate nerd, a New Yorker, a history buff, a food enthusiast, a bicyclist, a pet owner, an avid reader and a blogger.”

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    • GirlTip #50: The Importance of Naming Your Fears

      August 10th, 2010

      When you’re feeling anxious about doing something, be it a phone call or big request or tough conversation, ask yourself what’s the worst…

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