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Monday Memo: Mass Conference for Women

October 22, 2012
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Monday Memo: Mass Conference for Women

Mondays are a good day to make professional development and networking plans. Local ladies, register now for the 8th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women to be held Thursday, Dec. 6, at The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.  The Conference will feature keynotes speakers like Arianna Huffington and Deepak Chopra, as well as a few Hello Ladies favorites including Gloria Feldt, Whitney Johnson and Cindy Meltzer. Also part of the event:     A full day of workshops designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals Local Leader Meetups and Expert Exchange Sessions Small Business Boot Camp with Tory Johnson Free resume reviews and Mentor Match “speed mentoring” Register online online at MAConferenceForWomen.org by Oct. 25 for the early bird discount.  

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Do Iowans Use Birth Control?

January 4, 2012
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Do Iowans Use Birth Control?

While former governor Mitt Romney was the technical winner in Iowa last night, Rick Santorum was the real winner, trailing Romney by only eight votes. What do we know about the man that has positioned himself well in the GOP race for the presidential nomination? We know, of course, the former Senator and Congressman from Pennsylvania opposes a woman’s right to choose. According to NARAL Pro-Choice America, Santorum cast 27 anti-choice votes in the House. And as a Senator he  authored the Federal Abortion Ban, a law that criminalizes some abortion services. But Santorum’s pro-life stance seems to go beyond the standard conservative messages about protecting the unborn. Santorum is also opposed to contraception. Of birth control he has said, “One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is I think the dangers of contraception in this country. It’s not okay. It’s a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be.” He defined those “things” in an interview a few years back (video clip below). He’s referring to sex outside of marriage. According to Santorum, birth control is harmful to women and society. “The pill made it [...]

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The Hello Ladies Guide to Sexism in Politics

August 18, 2011
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The Hello Ladies Guide to Sexism in Politics

The latest presidential election cycle has only just begun and already we are engaged in some lively discussions about the sexist treatment of candidate Michele Bachmann. Was the Newsweek cover photo of the Congresswoman and the accompanying headline sexist? Was the “submissive wife” question out of line?  Sexism may seem more out in front during a presidential campaign but it exists in politics all the time – and at the state and local level too. Some of the sexism is over the top, and some not so obvious. To help you easily identify and respond to unfair treatment of female politicians, here is “The Hello Ladies Guide to Sexism in Politics.” Overt sexism: In this category we have the outrageous remarks that make you scream, “How does this person (insert name of person who spoke or wrote the sexist comment) keep their job?!” Examples: Conan O’Brien sidekick Andy Richter’s recent tweet that read, “There’s nothing wrong with Michele Bachmann that two solid weeks of orgasms won’t cure.” Statements like that one attempt to reduce a female candidate to a shrew, a sexual object, anything but a viable contender for the job. An Alex Beam column in The Boston Globe during the Massachusetts Senate race last [...]

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What I Like About Michele Bachmann

June 28, 2011
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What I Like About Michele Bachmann

Michele Bachmann formally announced her candidacy for president yesterday. Bachmann was the first Republican woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota. Here’s what I like about her: 1. I like that she’s a woman aiming for the highest level of government. We need more women to run for office. As we’ve written in the past, women bring a unique perspective and much-needed diversity to public office. 2. I like that she is out front and vocal about being a mother. I agree with PunditMom who wrote, “being a mom isn’t a political qualification, but it is a lens through which more issues should be viewed on the political stage.” That’s the whole list. The list of reasons I don’t want Michele Bachmann to be the first woman president is much longer. Yes, I have written in the past, “No candidate is ever perfect ladies. But if we are going to work together to support our interests, we must remove the phrase, ‘I want to vote for a woman, but…’ from our vocabulary and take action.” And I have also quoted Gloria Feldt who says, “… when there are two candidates–one male and one female–who are both well-qualified and represent [...]

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My History, My Strength, My Woman

March 31, 2011
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My History, My Strength, My Woman

This post first appeared on 9 Ways Blog where Gloria Feldt assembled a terrific collection of posts for Women’s History Month. I  live in the house where I was raised. Some may think of me as a “townie,” one of those New England creatures who never leaves home. And when they look at my house, I’m sure they see a place that needs lots of work. The yard needs landscaping, the upstairs bathroom needs plumbing, and the kitchen has a gaping hole in the ceiling over the sink (see upstairs bathroom). But what they can’t see is the foundation. Not the cement that supports the frame of the house, but the history that holds me up. This Women’s History Month. While I honor the women who have, should or will make the history books – Rosa Parks, Lilly Ledbetter, Hillary Clinton and so many others, I find myself thinking about my personal history and one of the women who shaped my life. The National Women’s History Project writes, “Learning about women’s tenacity, courage, and creativity throughout the centuries is a tremendous source of strength.” I know this is true. Eighty years ago, my great-grandmother Ma McDonough bought the house where I live. [...]

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: A History and Civics Lesson from Gloria Feldt

March 24, 2011
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: A History and Civics Lesson from Gloria Feldt

This post was written by Gloria Feldt and is reposted from her web site  9 Ways Blog. The Triangle Waist Company, site of the fire that fanned the U.S. union movement into full flame, was housed, ironically, in the Asch Building. On Saturday, March 25, 1911, it became an inferno, snuffing out the lives of 146 employees, mostly women, primarily immigrants, about two-thirds Jewish and one-third Italian, over one-half of them teenagers. Many were girls as young as twelve or thirteen years old. Child labor was routine at the time, as was weekend work. Triangle’s owners, Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, placed immense pressure on the women to force their treadle sewing machines, like racehorses in their final lap, to produce women’s shirtwaist garments ever-faster. Their goal, not surprisingly, was to raise the factory’s profitability in an increasingly competitive field. The Asch Building stood in the heart of New York’s Greenwich Village. Triangle Waist Company, a million dollar a year business, was one of the best-equipped factories of its day. Still, it was a horrible sweatshop with few safety provisions and almost no protections for workers against unfairly low pay, discrimination, sexual harassment, and certainly no paid sick leave, health insurance, [...]

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It’s International Women’s Day

March 8, 2011
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It’s International Women’s Day

Today mark’s the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a day to acknowledge the economic, political and social achievements of women. In the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, women from Marie Curie to Nobel Prize winner Dr. Carol Greider have made significant contributions. But there is still a gender gap. And today the United Nations poses the question: What does it mean to have equal access to education, training and science and technology for women, and how do we get there? In the report, “Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,” the AAUW points out that while there is an equal number of boys and girls studying math and science in high school, the numbers drop off in college and graduate programs. The report asserts that negative stereotypes – the idea that boys are better at math and science- can affect girls’ test performance. Another obstacle is that many girls believe they must be exceptional, rather than merely competent, to exceed in a male-dominated field. And new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology shows evidence that female STEM students benefit from female instructors – same sex teachers may encourage women to remain in [...]

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Three Don’t-Miss Events in January

January 17, 2011
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Three Don’t-Miss Events in January

East Coast Ladies, check out these three informative events coming up this month. CANCELLED due to weather: Tuesday, Jan. 18 Boston “The ABCs of Negotiation” Victoria Pynchon, negotiation expert and author of A is for Asshole, The Grownups’ ABCs of Conflict Resolution, will teach the same interest-based negotiation strategies being taught by the nation’s top business schools and used in the Fortune 500. This 45 minute workshop will teach you how to negotiate a higher fee or increased salary in 2011 by: Recalibrating your true market value Asking for it; and, Employing the most effective bargaining strategy Friday, Jan. 21 Whitman, Mass. “Women and the Workplace ” Karen Biscoe, founder of Green Search Partner, will lead this workshop for women who are starting a new job search, re-entering the workforce, not sure they need a change; or making the best of a not-so-bad situation. (Can you relate?) Biscoe will address: How you use today’s technology to identify job opportunities before they are posted to the job boards. How you use your personal and professional network to enhance your visibility. How you manage confidentiality of your job search so you can continue to protect your current position while looking. Implementing appreciation/gratitude while [...]

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5 Books for Your Holiday Reading List

December 22, 2010
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5 Books for Your Holiday Reading List

We love the holidays because we have time to finish all of the books we’ve started during the year. The house is clean, the office is closed and the parties are over. We just sit in front of the fire and turn pages. Need some reading recommendations? Here are our top five picks: “No Excuses:9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power” by Gloria Feldt Gloria Feldt is a powerhouse – and she knows how to use her power for the greater good. She’s a leader, a mentor, and an inspiration. This book will clear your path to success, stripping away any of the barriers you think are in your way. “A is for Asshole: The Grownups’ ABCs of Conflict Resolution“ by Victoria Pynchon. You know how inspired we’ve been by the She Negotiates course –read the book from one of the course leaders. You too can master the conflicts in your life. “Her Place at the Table” by Deborah M. Kolb, PhD; Judith Williams, PhD; Carol Frolinger, JD “Her Place at the Table” is another great book grounded in negotiating skills that helps women navigate the challenges of the business world. The authors do a fantastic job of [...]

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Six Ways to Honor Women’s Equality Day

August 26, 2010
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Six Ways to Honor Women’s Equality Day

Today is Women’s Equality Day marking the ninetieth anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. It’s not an easy day to honor. Do we celebrate the tremendous work of the suffragettes who fought long and hard for women? Or do we note the irony of an equality day when women still earn, on average, only 77 cents for every dollar a man earns; bang their heads against a glass ceiling; still do the majority of housework and haven’t reached critical mass in Washington? I say we mark the day by taking action. If we exercise our power as women, we both honor the women who came before us and help advance those who will come after us. Here are six suggestions for celebrating Women’s Equality Day. 1. Vote. The suffragettes fought a long, hard battle in order for women to have the right to vote.  If you aren’t already registered, register to vote today, read up on the issues and cast a ballot in the midterm elections. Women are 51 percent of the population and we do make a difference on election day. 2. Run. Better yet, why not run for office? Ladies, it’s great [...]

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