Misc.
Enjoy the weekend
Have a great weekend. If you want to send a message to pro-choice congressional leaders to Stop Stupak, sign on to NARAL’s letter here. You have until midnight Sunday to sign. And while you’re clicking, why not follow Hello Ladies on Facebook and Twitter? »
How to Help Chile
The American Red Cross has information on how to help earthquake victims in Chile. Click here. »
Celebrating Lilly
It’s January 29 so today we are honoring two women named Lilly. The first, Lilly Ledbetter, a brave woman who fought against pay discrimination so that all women would have a better chance at earning a fair salary. Jan. 29 is the anniversary of President Obama signing the Lily Ledbetter Act into law. Thank you Ms. Ledbetter. We... »
Haiti: How to Help
Cick here to go to the American Red Cross web site where you can donate and get information on the situation in Haiti. Click here to read an article from The Nation with information on different organizations working on the ground in Haiti and what they need for support. »
Today is Mass Senate Primary
Today is the Massachusetts Senate Primary. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you’re in the Commonwealth, please get out and vote. And may I suggest you vote for Martha Coakley? Massachusetts voters have the opportunity to send a qualified, competent candidate –who also happens to be a woman — to the Senate. ... »
Hello Ladies Six Tools to Tame Stress
Things are intense around here. Last week I attended a funeral and this week I have another one. And in between, I got some shocking news. On top of that, I am overcommitted with volunteer work, the Senate is debating women’s health (which no doubt will be a frustrating experience) and Christmas is weeks... »
Sexism Alive and Well
Lest you think we were making any progress with regards to gender issues, allow me to burst your bubble. The primary election to fill Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat in Massachusetts is less than a week away (Tuesday, Dec. 8 — don’t forget to vote if you live in the Commonwealth) and the media seems... »
Talking Turkey: Polanski, Brown and Woods
Turkeys, turkeys, turkeys. They were all over the news this holiday weekend. First, there was the report that famed film director/infamous rapist Roman Polanski would be released on $4.5 million bail and placed under house arrest to a 19,000 square foot luxury ski chalet in Gstaad. (Remind you of Bernie Madoff?) Several news reports cite... »
