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Do Women Love Their Bodies?
Do women love their bodies? So much of our culture focuses on what women hate about their bodies that there's little self-love evident on the internet or in the media.

12 Facts About Kathleen Sebelius - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen
12 facts about Kathleen Sebelius, Health and Human Services Secretary in the Obama cabinet, that reveal the personal side of the former governor of Kansas.

12 Facts About Janet Napolitano - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
12 facts about Janet Napolitano, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, that reveal another unexpected side to the former governor of Arizona.

5 Ways To Celebrate V-Day
Do you know what V-Day is? Learn about V-Day, the global women's movement, and find out 5 ways to celebrate V-Day in your community.

V-Day, "The Vagina Monologues" and Valentine's Day
What does V-Day have to do with "The Vagina Monologues" and Valentine's Day? How are the three related to playwright Eve Ensler's effort to stop violence against women and girls worldwide? Does V-Day stand for Valentine's Day?

Facts on Tween Dating Abuse & Violence - Statistics on Tweens & Dating Violence
Facts on tween dating abuse and violence, and statistics on tweens and dating violence.

Tween Dating Relationships & Sexuality - Tweens and Sexual Activity
A July 2008 study of tween dating relationships and sexuality finds that tweens are more sexually active than parents realize.

Serena Williams, Top Career Prize Money Winner in Women's Sports
Serena Williams sets a new record as the top career prize money winner in women's sports.

Teen Birth Rates on the Rise After Years of Decline
A report released by the CDC confirms that teen birth rates are on the rise in the US, and that in 2006, these rates increased in more than half of all 50 states.

Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie - His Decision to Go Public with His Pregnancy
A look at Thomas Beatie, the so-called pregnant man and the choice he made to become pregnant as a transgender male and go public with his pregnancy and birth.

Election 2008 - McCain and Obama Discuss Abortion at Third Presidential Debate
McCain and Obama discuss abortion at the third and final presidential debate of 2008.

Election 2008 - Where the Candidates Stand on Women's Issues
In Election 2008, where do the candidates stand on women's issues such as abortion, contraception, preventing teen pregnancy and addressing domestic violence?

Presidential Candidates Split on Abortion in 2008 - Does This Influence Voters?
The presidential candidates clearly split on the issue of abortion in 2008. Does this influence voters?

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