President Obama To Appear On Marc Maron's 'WTF' Podcast

“Are you sitting down?”
So began the latest episode of Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast when he revealed the news that next week’s guest will be none other than President Barack Obama.
Maron joked that if all went as planned, he would be speaking with the...

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13 Signs You're in a Dead-End Relationship

That moment when you wake up, you sit up in bed, stretch, swing your feet to the floor and BANG! There is your ball and chain clasped to your ankle…
Being in a relationship shouldn’t be a workout for you — or your ankles. Dead-end relationships are more popular than working...

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The Economist Appoints Its First Female Editor-In-Chief Ever

The Economist has appointed its first female editor-in-chief in the publication’s 171-year-history, promoting business affairs editor Zanny Minton Beddoes to the weekly’s lead role.
Per a release from parent company The Economist Group, Beddoes will take the reigns from current...

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Must We Always Demonize Women in Positions of Power?

Debbie Wasserman Schultz has a high profile leadership role in this election. Therefore, she is fair game for being attacked on virtually every action she takes.
This is what I know about Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
There is nobody in the United States of America who works harder than she...

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Two Women Have Completed 'The Army's Toughest Training.' Here's What That Means For The Military.

WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) – When two women completed the daunting U.S. Army Ranger school this week they helped end questions about whether women can serve as combat leaders, as the Pentagon is poised to open new roles, including elite Navy SEALs, to women in coming months.


The...

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'This Week In Unnecessary Censorship' Takes Aim At Donald Trump

Because Donald Trump makes it too easy.
On Thursday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, Jimmy once again scoured the television landscape for moments that could be unnecessarily censored for our own amusement as lovers of comedy.
From the NBA Finals, to local news to Donald...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/this-week-in-unnecessary-censorship-takes-aim-at-donald-trump/

10 Key Things I Learned While Dating After Divorce

When we said our wedding vows or made our commitments to our partners we never imagined that one day we’d be facing separation and divorce. We never imagined having to date again. That was my experience anyway. Yet, after the ending of a 20-year marriage, I picked up the pieces again,...

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Eating For Fertility | HuffPost UK

Throughout my time as a nutritional therapist I’ve seen so many women struggling to conceive. Whether it’s PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis or a general hormone imbalance, there is so much that can be done to support the body and reverse chronic conditions. The majority of issues...

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Carol Alt's Empowering Quote Will Encourage Older Women To Demand A Little R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Older celebrities are having quite the moment in fashion as of late — Joni Mitchell just graced the cover of New York Magazine at 71, Helen Mirren is the face of L’Oreal at 69 and Joan Didion is modeling for Celine at 80.
The images of those women are a step in the right...

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Girls Change the Presidential Conversation

When I was in middle school, I never thought much about politics. I wasn’t old enough to vote, and therefore thought my voice wouldn’t matter much in a political conversation. I also was a girl, and girls at that time weren’t particularly encouraged to develop their...

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A Closer Look At How Badass The First Women To Graduate From Ranger School Really Are

The first two women to graduate from the U.S. Army’s Ranger School shared their experiences from training during a press panel Thursday in Fort Benning, Georgia.


Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, along with some male graduates of the grueling program, discussed their...

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Why You Shouldn't Drink Before A Date ... And Why You're Probably Still Single

It all makes sense now.
How many times does this happen? You’re getting ready for a date, you’re super nervous, so you and your friend decide to have a drink to calm yourself down. One drink becomes two, two becomes eight, and before you know it, you’re sloshed. And you...

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Why You Should Get Rejected More

Not getting three strikes? You’re not trying hard enough.
If you’re weeping into a glass of sherry and wondering why the world is so cruel and your life is so loveless, well, you have no one to blame but yourself.
Yes, I said that. Because if you’re like a lot of women, you...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/why-you-should-get-rejected-more/

Why Is Boots More Concerned About Anti-Contraception Sexists Than Women Who Need The Morning After Pill?

“We would not want to be accused of incentivizing inappropriate use, and provoking complaints, by significantly reducing the price of this product.”
So wrote Boots chief pharmacist Marc Donovan in a letter to bpas. To what dangerous, immoral drug could he possibly be referring?...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/why-is-boots-more-concerned-about-anti-contraception-sexists-than-women-who-need-the-morning-after-pill/

Why You Should Stop Using The Word 'Slut' As An Insult: The Story of Emily Lindin's UnSlut Project

Have you ever done something so mundane as gettiing dressed and asking a girlfriend, “Does this make me look like a slut?”
When I was in eighth grade, my father caught me looking at myself in the mirror as I was preening for a bat mitzvah. He told me my dress made me look like a...

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Senator Sanders: Help us Build the Bench!

As the President of an organization dedicated to recruiting Democratic women to run for office, I was thrilled to hear Senator Sanders talk about the importance of getting more people interested in running for office at the state and local level during his speech last week.

“I hope...

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Army Secretary Considers Drafting Women For Military Service

If the U.S. military prioritizes “true and pure equality,” women might eventually have to register for the draft.


So said Army Secretary John McHugh at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting in Washington on Monday, reports Military.com. McHugh added that...

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5 Perfect Quotes From HBO's 'Girls' Season 4, Episode 5

Here at HuffPost Women, one of the things we love most about Lena Dunham’s HBO show, “Girls,” is the incisive, witty and hilarious dialogue that Dunham and the rest of her writing team come up with every week. So instead of simply recapping Season 4, we decided to pick five...

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The Daily Struggles Only People Who Overthink Everything Will Understand

What day is it? Am I forgetting something I have to do? Should I dress casual? What if I run into an ex and they think I’ve given up on life?
If you’re a classic over-thinker, then you will totally identify with this video from BuzzFeed. The daily struggles of the over-thinker...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-daily-struggles-only-people-who-overthink-everything-will-understand/

How to Be an Ex in Another Person's Life

I don’t know how to be a good ex-girlfriend.
The statement alone seems contradictory — after all, why should I want to be a good ex-girlfriend?
I didn’t know what to expect after my boyfriend and I broke up in the fall of 2013 after six years of being in a committed...

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Let Amy Schumer Make You Feel Icky So Your Daughters Can Be Free

I was trying to write a show for The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I had writer’s block and started flipping through Netflix. I came across Amy Schumer’s The Leather Special. It had a one star rating, which intrigued me. I was curious to see how bad it was. Instead, I was blown away...

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Check Out These Dudes Dabbing Behind Gabby Douglas

But in the midst of all the chaos and excitement of watching these girls compete, two fans in particular stole the show … or, at least, attempted to.


Yup. Two guys behind Gabby Douglas dabbed in celebration of her dismount off the uneven bars. Turns out one of them the dabbers was...

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News Anchor Shuts Down Sheikh Who Told Her To 'Shut Up,' Declared She Is 'Beneath Him'

Note to Hani al-Seba’i, an Islamist scholar living in London: if you want your views to be taken seriously, don’t tell the anchor interviewing you to “shut up” and that she’s “beneath you.”
During a segment earlier this month on Lebanon’s Al...

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The Politics Of Bloody Difficult Women

This summer, with Hillary Clinton becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee and Theresa May sailing into the new role of Prime Minister in the UK, I’ve seen a regular refrain on my Facebook newsfeed: “I want a woman leader but not this woman. Anyone but this one.”


It’s pretty easy to...

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Do You Know What a Woman Veteran Looks Like?

Let the generations know that women in uniform also guaranteed their freedom. That our resolve was just as great as the brave men who stood among us… That the tears fell just as hard for those we left behind us. — Women In Military Service for America Memorial, Washington,...

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5 Perfect Quotes From HBO's 'Girls' Season 4, Episode 6

Here at HuffPost Women, one of the things we love most about Lena Dunham’s HBO show, “Girls,” is the incisive, witty and hilarious dialogue that Dunham and the rest of her writing team come up with every week. So instead of simply recapping Season 4, we decided to pick five...

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Thoughts You Have When Your Crush Is Suddenly 'In A Relationship'

Who the @#$% is that they’re with?
There are few things more traumatizing than stalking around (let’s be blunt here) your crush’s Facebook page and suddenly seeing that they’re “in a relationship.” WTF — it can’t be. YOU should be the one...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/thoughts-you-have-when-your-crush-is-suddenly-in-a-relationship/

10 Things to Remember When Dating Is Stressing You Out

Raise your hand if you want to roll your eyes each time someone says, “Dating is supposed to be fun!”
I mean, it’s true. Dating is supposed to be fun. It provides opportunities to dress up, hang out with someone new, eat some delicious grub, and see good movies. Most folks...

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Laurie Hernandez’s Brother Writes A Sweet Message For The Gold Medalist

Laurie Hernandez isn’t the only person in her family flipping out over Team USA’s big win in the women’s gymnastics all-around competition Tuesday.


Marcus Hernandez hadn’t yet watched his 16-year-old sister’s performance on NBC when she texted him a picture of herself donning an Olympic...

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Female Stars Explain Why Men In Showbiz 'Should Have It All' In Tongue-In-Cheek PSA

“We won’t relent till it’s 100 percent. It’s only fair that men should have it all.”
That’s the catchy refrain sung in this tongue-in-cheek PSA created by The Make It Fair Project in which women in entertainment, including actress Rita Wilson and singer Orfeh, demand more male...

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Why Democrats Don't Have More Tim Kaines

Last week, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton announced Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate. Many Democrats are happy with Kaine, a respected bilingual Senator with an impressive resume. Others, who were hoping for a more diverse pick, are less enthused.
In an election cycle...

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What to Expect When You're Pregnant in the Military

As more women join the armed forces, more service members are becoming pregnant.
With 200,000 women in active-duty service, pregnancy and family leave are of increasing importance for both the military and civilian workplaces that employ servicemembers.
The good news for women in the...

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Jennifer Lawrence's Leaked Nude Photos Remind Us How Crappy The Internet Can Be For Women

Celebrity women: they’re just like us. They eat pizza! They take selfies with their best friends! They wake up with mascara smeared under their eyes! And they run the risk of having their naked bodies splashed all over the Internet without their consent.
When it happens to...

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I Was On 'The Biggest Loser' and It Was the Biggest Mistake I've Ever Made

This post originally appeared on xoJANE.
Most people when they are in their twenties make a stupid choice or two; I went big.
I decided to appear on “The Biggest Loser.”

Appear on reality TV and that’s it, you are in that special limbo of fake fame forever. Some of my...

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White Girl Tries To Sell Drugs To Cops, Proves White Privilege Is A Thing

What does a white girl gotta do to get arrested around here??
Comedian Jessie Kahnweiler wanted to know if she would get preferential treatment from the police simply for being a white woman. The results are hilarious — and frightening.
Kahnweiler pretty brilliantly shows how a funny,...

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5 Texting-While-Dating Rules to Simplify Your Love Life

Of all of the dating dilemmas people come to me with, texting is at the top of the list. I have no doubt that texting etiquette and texting interpretation faux pas have tanked more budding relationships than anyone could actually count!
Here are a few rules of the road to help you navigate...

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Calm Down, Everyone, Gabby Douglas Wasn't Intentionally Disrespecting Her Country

Hundreds of angry commenters posted about the moment on Twitter:



Gabby Douglas is so disrespectful. You are always supposed to salute the flag. Disappointed
— catie m (@catierose1) August 9, 2016


If we’re being totally frank, this is the most ridiculous controversy ever. Come on,...

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Meryl Streep's Awesome Move To Fight Ageism In Hollywood

This week, the ever-cool Meryl Streep revealed she would help fund a screenwriting lab specifically for women over 40.
The lab will be overseen by New York Women in Film and Television, which Streep is an honorary board member of, and have the support of female celebrity mentors.
Streep...

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All The Democratic Women Of The Senate Make The Case For Hillary Clinton

PHILADELPHIA ― All 14 of the Democratic women currently serving in the U.S. Senate took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night to show support for their party’s nominee, Hillary Clinton.


Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) was the first to speak, introducing...

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Changing the Dialogue for Women Vets

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, on September 30, 2015, the population of women veterans numbered 2,035,213.
The stories of female vets don’t always get traction. In recent years, awareness of concerns like Military Sexual Trauma (MST) have received recognition,...

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18 People You Should Defriend From Facebook in Your 20s

Facebook celebrated its 10th birthday this past February, so it’s been around for a while. And because of that, chances are you’ve been on Facebook for a while too. And during that while, you’ve probably accumulated hundreds (or thousands) of “friends.”
From...

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5 Perfect Quotes From HBO's 'Girls' Season 4, Episode 7

Here at HuffPost Women, one of the things we love most about Lena Dunham’s HBO show, “Girls,” is the incisive, witty and hilarious dialogue that Dunham and the rest of her writing team come up with every week. So instead of simply recapping Season 4, we decided to pick five...

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Maya Rudolph Does The Rachel Dolezal Impression You've Been Waiting For

After the story of Rachel Dolezal made headlines, her parents have had a say and Dolezal herself has been on the “Today” show. Now the one person we’ve still been waiting to hear from has broken her silence … sort of.
Maya Rudolph told Seth Meyers on Monday’s...

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Most Obvious Study Ever Declares Women Like Sex on Vacation

New research confirms what we already knew: Women are more inclined to let their freak flag fly on vacation and less concerned about catching a genital-withering STD from the resort golf pro.
As Medical News Today reported, researchers from the Universities of Illinois and Florida surveyed...

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Gabby Douglas Stuck This Look Like A True Champion

Just check out the shine on her metallic bandeau top and coordinating skirt.  



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Stuck it. 


She paired the look with hot pink heels and a half-up hairdo. 


Teammates and fellow superwomen Aly Raisman and Simone Biles also attended in medal-worthy looks:...

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Google Doodle Honors Pioneering Journalist Nellie Bly For Speaking Up 'For The Ones Told To Shut Up'

Nellie Bly was one heck of a human. A pioneering journalist who courageously spoke against injustice, she’s also remembered for embarking on a world record-breaking journey around the globe in 1889.
May 5 is Bly’s 151st birthday and Google is celebrating her inspiring, adventure-filled...

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Why Hillary's Nomination Belongs to All Women: Past, Present and Future

Watching Hillary Clinton accept the nomination for President of the United States last week was one of the greatest thrills of my life. As the President and Founder of Emerge America, I spend every single day working to elect more Democratic women. That one has risen to lead the party...

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First 4 Enlisted Women Will Soon Report For Duty Aboard U.S. Navy Submarine

2016 will be a milestone year for the U.S. military, a year when one of its few remaining gender barriers will be dismantled as four enlisted women become the first to integrate into the crew of a Navy submarine.


The four sailors, who along with 38 other enlisted women completed an...

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The Emma Watson Threats Were A Hoax, But Women Face Similar Intimidation Online Every Day

Emma Watson gave a very public UN speech about gender equality and feminism. “I have realized that fighting for women’s rights has too often become synonymous with man-hating,” the actress said. “If there is one thing I know for certain, it is that this has to stop.” Male and female...

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Abby On 'Scandal' Just Exposed The Double Standard Women In Power Face

Powerful women have to deal with a lot of bullsh*t. On last night’s ‘Scandal,’ Abby Whelan delivered a monologue that perfectly articulated that struggle.
Abby, who is currently serving as White House Press Secretary — and doing a damn good job — begins to write...

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Weird Things That Only YOU Do ... Or So You Think

It’s time to reveal your secret weirdness.
Everyone has secret behaviors they do inside their own head, but will tell no one else about. Do you write invisible things on the ground with your feet? Or count things obsessively? Do you play games in your mind when you’re bored?
We...

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How One Woman Became A First-Time Mother And Is Changing Her Career At 50

This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile...

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Getting Back in the Dating Game After a Divorce

Like most women after a divorce, I jumped into a relationship right away. In retrospect I should have taken some time for myself, but I liked him and I decided to see where it went. It lasted 18 months and ended in him cheating on me. I was devastated by this and how he handled the...

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My Mumbod Reality And The Desire To Wear My Pre-Pregnancy Jeans

20 months ago I was overweight, powerless, lost and helpless. A very confused new mum definitely not fitting into her pre-pregnancy jeans – in fact hardly fitting into her maternity jeans. My head was full of depressive, limiting thoughts, my heart felt overwhelmed and my body felt...

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This Vine of Gymnast Laurie Hernandez As A Fly Is Worthy Of Gold

Laurie Hernandez is already proving that she’s an Olympic queen.


But none of these feats are why we’re here today. We’re here because this incredible gymnast is also great at impersonating flies. 


Laurie Hernandez is the best. Everyone else, go home.


The above post is reprinted from...

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How to Get More Women Above the Fold: Elect Them

While browsing the airport newsstand on a recent trip, I noticed something remarkable: In some of the country’s top papers, stories by and about women were prominently placed above the fold. Even just a few years ago, it would have been rare to see a story about women in animation as a...

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Women In Politics And American Society: A Tale Of Two Firsts

When we think of women in politics, their inclusion in places of power seems to be a recent occurrence, but women have been raising their voices since the 1840s in support of women’s suffrage. For some, this led to running for office even before their fellow women could vote for them. In...

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Project Diane: Integrating Military Women in Combat Roles

On Thursday December 3rd, 2015 Secretary of Defense Ash Carter rescinded the explicit policy banning military women from serving in combat roles. This change in policy represents a significant departure from traditional military policy. Many people will view this as the final solution to...

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Rolling Up Their Sleeves: Online, Arab Women Master Their Own Fate

“My dream is to have a source of income to cover my basic needs without the need to rely on my family or others but by relying on only myself,” Fatma Alqarra, a 25-year-old from Khan Younis in the Gaza strip, told me.
Last April I hired Fatma online via Nabbesh.com, an online...

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Lily Tomlin And Jane Fonda Break Down Myths About Feminism Like The Bosses They Are

“One of the tenets of feminism is that we shouldn’t give up who we are, or feel that in order to be OK in life, we have to be attached to a certain kind of man. I can say that because that was how I lived for a long time,” Jane Fonda told The Huffington Post on Thursday in Los Angeles. “Oh...

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"Vagina Rules": Sir Richard's Condom Company Asks Women What They Don't Want (VIDEO)

When it comes to sex, everyone has their personal preferences; those things — or people — that they’re just not that into. Now condom maker Sir Richard’s is encouraging women everywhere to state their “Vagina Rules” loud and clear.
The campaign, which includes a hilarious video...

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Seth Meyers And Amy Poehler Reunite On 'Late Night' For 'Really!?!' Really!

That really just happened.
Amy Poehler made a surprise appearance on “Late Night” Wednesday to reunite with Seth Meyers and bring back their “SNL” segment, “Really!?! With Seth & Amy.” While on “SNL,” the pair covered everything from...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/seth-meyers-and-amy-poehler-reunite-on-late-night-for-really-really/

How This 54-Year-Old Is Finally Going To Conquer Her Lifelong Weight Struggles In 2015

This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-this-54-year-old-is-finally-going-to-conquer-her-lifelong-weight-struggles-in-2015/

15 Most Expensive Cities for Singles

By Elyssa Kirkham, Editor
To help single adults see if they are paying too high a premium to live in their city, GOBankingRates surveyed 89 major U.S. cities to compare the local costs that affect singles the most: the prices of wardrobe staples, gym memberships, date night expenses and...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/15-most-expensive-cities-for-singles/

Simone Biles’ Signature Move Came About By Accident

American gymnast Simone Biles, who took gold as part of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team at the 2016 Olympic Games, has her own signature move ― but it isn’t because she set out to blaze a trail on the floor exercise. 


The Biles was officially entered into the International Federation of...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/simone-biles-signature-move-came-about-by-accident/

Sandra Bullock On Media's Treatment Of Women: 'It's Become Open Hunting Season'

Sandra Bullock was recently named People’s Most Beautiful Woman of 2015, and she’s using her title to share that being a woman in the spotlight isn’t always so beautiful.
In an interview with E! News, the Oscar-winning actress described how women are treated in the media, specifically...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/sandra-bullock-on-medias-treatment-of-women-its-become-open-hunting-season/

Hillary Clinton's Survival Of Sexism

At the end of the last presidential debate, Donald Trump was asked to name something about his opponent that he respects. He answered that Hillary “doesn’t quit. She doesn’t give up…She’s a fighter.” This was a rare moment of truth coming from a candidate who literally lies a majority...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/hillary-clintons-survival-of-sexism/

Women, War and Evangelicals | HuffPost

Recently the U.S. military announced it had opened all combat positions to women. The announcement was met with loud opposition from some on the evangelical right who declared that “any man who would ask his wife or daughter to endure the horrors of war to protect him has missed the...

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Trolls Threaten Women Across The Internet. Here's Why It's So Hard To Stop Them.

When Vanessa* found a Facebook group dedicated to horror and fantasy movies a couple of months ago, she was thrilled to discuss her favorite topic with nearly 5,000 people who shared her enthusiasm.
But one day not long after, she noticed that a thread had gotten off topic. One of the...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/trolls-threaten-women-across-the-internet-heres-why-its-so-hard-to-stop-them/

In Praise Of Women Who Give All The F**ks

Michelle Obama gives zero fucks. Emma Stone gives zero fucks. Cersei Lannister from “Game of Thrones” gives zero fucks. Abolitionist Sojourner Truth gave zero fucks. Pinterest is filled with skinny models wearing “Zero Fucks Given” tanks. Even the women in historical paintings give...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/in-praise-of-women-who-give-all-the-fks/

Woman Superheroes Are No Match For Burgers, According To Carl's Jr.

Carl’s Jr. burgers are for men — and not even a female superhero can handle their latest heart-stopping offering.
In a new ad for their ‘X-Tra Bacon Thickburger,’ the fast-food chain shows X-Men character Mystique transforming into a macho man before taking a bite of...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/woman-superheroes-are-no-match-for-burgers-according-to-carls-jr/

Old People Play A Game Of Very, Very Dirty 'Pictionary' Called "Draw What?!'

Older folks playing dirty games is the best.
Adult-focused games are becoming a common sight now since the surging popularity of “Cards Against Humanity.” Back in January, a game called “Exploding Kittens” raised $1 million on Kickstarter in just seven hours.
And now...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/old-people-play-a-game-of-very-very-dirty-pictionary-called-draw-what/

Why This 50-Year-Old Mother Of Two Is Moving Across The World To China

This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/why-this-50-year-old-mother-of-two-is-moving-across-the-world-to-china/

Self-Love: Six Ways to 'Fake it' Til You Make It' and Become Your Own Best Friend!

“What is Love?” This age-old question consistently tops the charts as the most-Googled query in the world. Yet, when we speak of “love,”, most people have some understanding of what it means to love another person. Things get a bit trickier when the question...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/self-love-six-ways-to-fake-it-til-you-make-it-and-become-your-own-best-friend/

Laurie Hernandez Winked At The Olympic Judges And We All Fell In Love

Yo #PhelpsFace, I’m really happy for you and I’mma let you finish, but Laurie Hernandez made one of the best pre-competition faces of all time. 


Right before her floor routine at the Rio Olympics, Team U.S.A  sweetheart Laurie Hernandez winked at the judges. That’s right. SHE WINKED AT...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/laurie-hernandez-winked-at-the-olympic-judges-and-we-all-fell-in-love/

New York Women in Film and Television Celebrates Orange is the New Black and More at Designing Women Awards

By Katie Chambers

When you binged on season three of Orange is the New Black this weekend, perhaps, amidst the drama, laughs and boundaries pushed, you took a moment to admire how even while the inmates of Litchfield Prison wear the same institutionally-issued uniforms, sport only the most...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/new-york-women-in-film-and-television-celebrates-orange-is-the-new-black-and-more-at-designing-women-awards/

The Picture I'd Planned To Share

On the morning of Nov. 8, I took this picture of my daughters before they headed off to school. I planned to share it with family and friends 24 hours later to celebrate a milestone of historic significance. I’d even added a caption of one simple, if exultant word: “yes.”


No, I did not...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-picture-id-planned-to-share/

Don't Discount Women's Non-Combat Sacrifices in Times of War

President Obama has just named Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson the first female commander of a combatant command in U.S. history. This comes on the heels of a broad policy change across our military that now opens all combat roles to qualified women. This new policy raises questions: Should...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/dont-discount-womens-non-combat-sacrifices-in-times-of-war/

Women Agreed With Compliments Men Gave Them Online, And It Didn't Go Well

The next time someone sends you a “you’re so hot” opening line on a dating app, try simply saying “Yeah I am.” That’s exactly what one college student started doing, and she got some… interesting reactions.
Claire Boniface, a 20-year-old student,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/women-agreed-with-compliments-men-gave-them-online-and-it-didnt-go-well/

Amy Schumer's 'I'm Sorry' Skewers A Culture That Makes Women Apologize Constantly

“Sorry, did you want that?”
“Sorry, can I scoot by you?”
“Sorry, I’m just grabbing something.”
“You wanted to talk first? Oh, sorry.”
For many women, “sorry” is a filler word that just won’t quit. You’re sorry...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/amy-schumers-im-sorry-skewers-a-culture-that-makes-women-apologize-constantly/

Veet Wants To Shame You Into Removing Your Body Hair, Lest You Become A 'Dude'

If Veet is to be believed, there’s nothing more terrifying to a straight dude than touching a moderately hairy leg.
The hair removal brand has come out with a new ad campaign, which, in an amazing confluence of lazy sexism, mild homophobia and general lack of creativity, warns women...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/veet-wants-to-shame-you-into-removing-your-body-hair-lest-you-become-a-dude/

Your Obnoxious Facebook Statuses, Only In Real-Life Situations

Further proof that most Facebook statuses are terrible.
What if, instead of simply writing your next emotion-filled Facebook status for all your friends to see, you say exactly what you were going to write directly to their faces? How freaking awkward would that be? Yeah, because no one...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/your-obnoxious-facebook-statuses-only-in-real-life-situations/

How This Woman Is Thriving With Parkinson's Disease -- And Finding Time To Help Others

This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-this-woman-is-thriving-with-parkinsons-disease-and-finding-time-to-help-others/

Don't Make These Common Online Dating Mistakes

Online dating is a convenient, non-threatening way to get active in the dating scene, and it’s especially useful after a divorce or breakup. Accessible from almost everywhere and relatively transparent, online dating offers much in the early stages that in-person dating simply...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/dont-make-these-common-online-dating-mistakes/

Simone Biles And Zac Efron Are Flirting On Twitter, And We're Giddy

Yes, people. That is a leotard covered in Zac Efron’s face. Because why the hell not.


As funny as this moment was, Ellen clearly had a method to her madness.


And notice he did. It wasn’t long before Zac reached out to Simone. 


Seems relatively innocent, right? Well, their blossoming...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/simone-biles-and-zac-efron-are-flirting-on-twitter-and-were-giddy/

Equal Rights for Women - The Hollywood Treatment

On TV and in film, an estimated one-third of fictional characters are female, despite the fact that women make up half the world’s population.
Beyond the numbers is the quality of roles. Women’s experiences are cropped, or misrepresented, to fit into the fictional worlds of TV...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/equal-rights-for-women-the-hollywood-treatment/

Women in Parliaments Summit in Addis Ababa

The empowerment of women is something that I feel particularly strongly about — both as a Commissioner, and more importantly, as a human being.
I’m therefore stunned when I read statistics that only one in five Parliamentarians across the world are women. How can this be in the...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/women-in-parliaments-summit-in-addis-ababa/

Women In Congress Still Proud To Be There, Despite The BS They Face

A recent study about the state of women in U.S. Congress has revealed that, despite a culture of toxic masculinity, and despite being heavily outnumbered by their male counterparts, women in the House and the Senate remain optimistic and empowered in their roles.


The study, conducted by...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/women-in-congress-still-proud-to-be-there-despite-the-bs-they-face/

Military Draft May Soon Include Women

The push for gender equality in the military just moved one step closer. The House Armed Services Committee approved a measure Wednesday that would require women to register for the military draft.


The current law dictates that all men aged 18 through 25 are required to register for the...

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Social Media Might Actually Help Women Deal With Stress

By: Elizabeth Palermo, LiveScience Staff WriterPublished: 01/15/2015 10:56 AM EST on LiveScience
Face it, ladies: your DIY projects rarely turn out like the ones you see on Pinterest, and your Facebook posts aren’t universally “liked.” But a new survey suggests that despite...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/social-media-might-actually-help-women-deal-with-stress/

How Not To Slut-Shame A Woman (A Guide For 'The Bachelorette')

The two-Bachelorette drama may be over (mostly — we’re expecting to see more of Britt and her new suitor Brady), but during Tuesday night’s season highlights, ABC amped the anti-woman sentiment way up. Seems like the franchise’s “weird sex issues” are here to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-not-to-slut-shame-a-woman-a-guide-for-the-bachelorette/

Dove 'Patches' Ad Tricks Women Into Believing That A Sticker Can Solve Low Self-Esteem

If you could purchase a magical patch that would make you feel better about your body, would you do it?
In a new marketing campaign for Dove, psychologist and body image specialist Ann Kearney-Cooke presented “real women” with the “RB-X” patch, a “revolutionary...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/dove-patches-ad-tricks-women-into-believing-that-a-sticker-can-solve-low-self-esteem/

Here's What Hollywood Would Look Like If Women Ran The Show

What would it look like if women ran Hollywood? In an industry where less than 10 percent of the top 250 grossing films are directed by women, Margaret Cho dreams up an alternate reality. In a new video for Funny or Die, the comedian flips the script on sexism in Hollywood.
In the video, Cho...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/heres-what-hollywood-would-look-like-if-women-ran-the-show/

How One Woman's Brush With Death Encouraged Her To Become An Auctioneer

This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-one-womans-brush-with-death-encouraged-her-to-become-an-auctioneer/

Men May Like The Idea Of A Smart Woman, But They Don't Want To Date One

Academic studies can be fascinating… and totally confusing. So we decided to strip away all of the scientific jargon and break them down for you. 

The Background


In general, most people like the idea of “dating up.” Isn’t it better to find someone more attractive,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/men-may-like-the-idea-of-a-smart-woman-but-they-dont-want-to-date-one/

Shasta Himelrick Missing: Young Woman Vanishes After Announcing Pregnancy

Authorities in Ohio are searching for clues in the disappearance of a young woman who disappeared after telling her family she was pregnant.
Shasta Himelrick, 20, was last heard from by her grandmother, Shirley Himelrick, on Christmas day. The two were visiting that evening when Himelrick...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/shasta-himelrick-missing-young-woman-vanishes-after-announcing-pregnancy/

Rachel Lamb: 'You're Very Quiet'

All my life I’ve been hearing those three words, or words to that effect. From nursery, to university, right through to my working life, I’ve been labelled as ‘the quiet one’.
Read more: Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Relationships, Love and Relationships, Women's Health,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/rachel-lamb-youre-very-quiet/

This Video Of A Young Laurie Hernandez Will Melt Your Heart

Well judging by this video of young Laurie, it seems pretty clear this girl has always been the coolest. And the most adorable.


She hopped with such grace.


And she slayed this handstand.


Sweet baby Jesus just look at this talent.


See? She was always a star.


The above post is...

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TrailblazingWomen: Tiffany Pham, Founder and CEO of Mogul

This interview is part of a series on Trailblazing Women role models (Entrepreneurs and Leaders) from around the world and first appeared on Global Invest Her. You have to see what you can be.


“I’m excited for you. If you are reading this, you are a trailblazing woman yourself,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/trailblazingwomen-tiffany-pham-founder-and-ceo-of-mogul/

Gender Equality: A Global Challenge

It is an honor to contribute to the Women in Parliaments Leadership Campaign. Even though women represent roughly half of the world’s population, this has yet to translate into broader female participation in politics. Unfortunately, outdated gender misconceptions spread worldwide...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/gender-equality-a-global-challenge/

The Lesson From This Election Shouldn’t Be To Elect More White Men

After Hillary Clinton’s loss at the top of the ballot on Nov. 8, some Democrats have begun wondering where we go from here, what course we need to chart, and if we need new leadership to steer us into a brighter future. These are decisions our party must not take lightly because there is...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-lesson-from-this-election-shouldnt-be-to-elect-more-white-men/

Our Military Shouldn't Turn Its Back on Servicewomen Who Need an Abortion

Schwangerschaftsabbruch…
It’s been over 30 years, and still I remember the German word for abortion. I was a young lieutenant serving overseas on my first duty assignment after being commissioned in the Army when I became pregnant. I was serving in the military to protect...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/our-military-shouldnt-turn-its-back-on-servicewomen-who-need-an-abortion/

'Scandal' Exposed The Terrifying Abuse Women Face Online

In one two-minute clip, “Scandal” exposed the levels of intense online abuse women in the public eye face. And in true Shonda Rhimes fashion, the show nailed it. As Amanda Hess wrote for Pacific Standard last year, “women aren’t welcome on the Internet,” and...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/scandal-exposed-the-terrifying-abuse-women-face-online-2/

The Real Fantasy Of 'The Bachelor' Is That Love Can Be Controlled

On the eve of January 4, a young man will start his fairy tale journey. Armed with roses, suits and the “right reasons,” he will find love on national television by the end of March. This is how “The Bachelor” works nearly every season, and one can pretty safely...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-real-fantasy-of-the-bachelor-is-that-love-can-be-controlled/

Dove Parody Spoofs 'Patches' Campaign: 'You're Not Actually A Hideous Monster!'

Dove might assume that all women are constantly deeply insecure about their appearances, but not everyone is buying it.
In Dove’s most recent ad campaign, “Patches,” women were told that to wear a “beauty patch” for two weeks and record any changes in their...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/dove-parody-spoofs-patches-campaign-youre-not-actually-a-hideous-monster/

This Is What Happens When Netflix Knows You A Little TOO Well

How the f–k does it know that?!
Hey, you know when you’re on hour eight of a Netflix session, binge-watching a combination of “Orange Is the New Black” and “Quantum Leap”? Yep, standard Saturday night. Sometimes when you’ve sunk into that...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/this-is-what-happens-when-netflix-knows-you-a-little-too-well/

How This Mother, 70, Plans To Move Past Her Daughter's Suicide

This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-this-mother-70-plans-to-move-past-her-daughters-suicide/

11 Reasons He Might Not Call

Here is my description of being in dating hell:
You meet a guy and/or go out with him and you develop these wonderful feelings. The idea of him seems so promising! Maybe he took your phone number after a conversation at a local bar where sparks were flying everywhere. Or, perhaps your first...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/11-reasons-he-might-not-call/

CHILLICOTHE'S MISSING WOMEN: 'These Girls Knew Each Other' ... And Now They're Gone

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — One-by-one, at least four women have disappeared or turned up dead in this small city, where family and friends fear a serial killer or sex traffickers are on the loose, and authorities are ruling nothing out.
“There is something going on,” Yvonne Boggs...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/chillicothes-missing-women-these-girls-knew-each-other-and-now-theyre-gone/

This Old Photo Of Simone Biles And Laurie Hernandez Foresaw Olympic Greatness

It’s as if they were always destined for greatness!


Can you say squad goals?!



Rebecca Blackwell/ASSOCIATED PRESS



You never know what the future holds. Who knows, maybe you’re destined for Olympic greatness, too.


Hernandez won silver in the women’s beam finals on Monday with a score...

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How Women Are Portrayed in Media: Do You See Progress?

Has the way women are represented in media (movies, television shows, ads, newscasts, and talk shows) improved in the last decade?
The documentary Miss Representation, produced in 2011 by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, had a huge impact on me and many others. The film reveals and attacks the...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-women-are-portrayed-in-media-do-you-see-progress/

Women Making Decisions: The Norm, Not the Exception

Half a decade ago, over a political crisis, I was elected the President of the Republic of Kosovo, the first woman in the country and in the entire region, and the youngest one in the world, to hold this state position. A taboo was broken and I soon began to be regarded as the exception to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/women-making-decisions-the-norm-not-the-exception/

10 Ways Every Woman Can Be More Politically Active in 2017

‘What can I do’ is the lament I’ve heard again and again since November 9th, that fateful day when we all woke up in a collective trance unable to comprehend the fact that the unimaginable had happened and Hillary Clinton had lost the election. The misogyny she was subjected to on that...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/10-ways-every-woman-can-be-more-politically-active-in-2017/

For a Stronger Military, Draft Women Too

This week, Republican leaders in the House of Representatives quashed a proposed measure that would have required American women between the ages of 18 and 25 to register for the draft, even though both the House and Senate Armed Services committees’ endorsed the idea. Though, perhaps,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/for-a-stronger-military-draft-women-too/

The Ugly Truth About Being A Woman On The Internet

A new sketch from comedy duo Just Between Us shows just how disrespectful people on the Internet can be, especially to women.


In a video titled “Don’t Read the Comments,” Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin share examples of the feedback they receive from their viewers,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-ugly-truth-about-being-a-woman-on-the-internet/

'The Bachelorette' Season 12 Premiere Recap: JoJo Fletcher Meets 26 Bland Men

After two months of free Monday nights, “The Bachelorette” is here. Cool girl JoJo Fletcher is post-Ben, single and ready to mingle … with 26 software salesmen, Z-list musicians and an erectile dysfunction expert.


In this week’s “Here To Make Friends”...

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Observations of a Freelancer | HuffPost

For almost a full year, I was in an amazing relationship. We had tremendous respect for each other, the perfect amount of give and take — it was easy. No one ever felt like they were working too hard to make things work. I was happy. They were happy. It was as close to relationship...

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Comedians Join Waterkeeper Alliance To Help Keep Earth's Many Waterways Clean

Safe water is no joke.
Comedians have a way of making light of very serious issues for the sake of laughter, but that doesn’t mean they can’t “reverse flow,” so to speak, and use comedy to bring awareness to very serious issues.
Waterkeeper Alliance was founded in...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/comedians-join-waterkeeper-alliance-to-help-keep-earths-many-waterways-clean/

At 52, This Former Flight Attendant Wants To Break Into Hollywood

This is one story from HuffPost Fifty’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the year as they make a radical change in their lives, whether it’s embarking on a 500-mile...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/at-52-this-former-flight-attendant-wants-to-break-into-hollywood/

5 Signs You're in a Desperate Relationship

You might not know the truth even as you’re living it. Each day passes into the next and you remain oblivious, always living and trying your hardest with the kernel of fear in your heart. Maybe you’ve gotten used to ignoring it, this dread as it picks at you, boring into you.
I...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/5-signs-youre-in-a-desperate-relationship/

3-Year-Old Daughter Of Murdered Chillicothe Woman Struggles To Understand Death: 'I Want My Mommy'

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A small child’s heartbreak brought mourners to tears Thursday at the funeral of 26-year-old Tiffany Sayre, the latest victim in a string of unsolved deaths and disappearances in this small southern Ohio city.
Fear and uncertainty were easily visible on...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/3-year-old-daughter-of-murdered-chillicothe-woman-struggles-to-understand-death-i-want-my-mommy/

Why The U.S. Olympic Gymnasts Aren't Getting A Wheaties Box

The U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team scored another two medals at the Rio Olympics Monday, even though they likely didn’t eat their Wheaties first.


Despite the longstanding tradition of Olympic stars gracing Wheaties’ “breakfast of champions” boxes, Grub Street reported Friday that it’s...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/why-the-u-s-olympic-gymnasts-arent-getting-a-wheaties-box/

The Most Intersectional VIDA Count Yet Paints A Troubling Picture

If you think it’s tough in the literary world as a woman, try being a woman of color, an LGBTQ woman, or a woman with a disability or impairment. 


The 2015 VIDA Count went public on Wednesday with some unsettling but important revelations about the state of literary media....

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-most-intersectional-vida-count-yet-paints-a-troubling-picture/

Help Get More Women In Politics? One Man's Selfish Motives

With Theresa May becoming Britain’s second female Prime Minister, global attention turns to women running in two other elections, which reach major milestones later this month.
On 21 July, the United Nations Security Council will start formally considering candidates for the position...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/help-get-more-women-in-politics-one-mans-selfish-motives/

Women (Candidates) Under Attack (Really!) By Outside Groups. (Men, Not So Much.)

(Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

Democratic women House members appear outside the Capitol to support A Day Without A Woman rallies. 


Happy Women’s History Month! This year has already seen historic large-scale demonstrations celebrating women and demanding equal...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/women-candidates-under-attack-really-by-outside-groups-men-not-so-much/

Boots, Bombs, B-52s -- and the Indefinite Detention of Americans: The Newest NDAA

From warheads to textbooks for young hopefuls at Annapolis — from MRE sandwiches that can last two years in the Afghan desert to the decision about how many troops will go overseas — the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, is the book of books when it comes to defense...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/boots-bombs-b-52s-and-the-indefinite-detention-of-americans-the-newest-ndaa/

Female Rage Doesn't Exist In A Vacuum

I once stood at a bus stop in Durban while two young, drunk men murmured sexually explicit threats and promises to a young woman standing next to me. It was just the four of us — the woman being threatened, me, and the two perpetrators.
South Africa is not the world’s safest...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/female-rage-doesnt-exist-in-a-vacuum/

Want To See What Toxic Masculinity Looks Like? Watch 'The Bachelorette.'

On last night’s episode of “The Bachelorette,” viewers witnessed the birth of an alpha-male-reality-TV villain in the form of self-described “man” (subtext: real manly man) Chad. 


Chad is buff. He has a suitcase full of protein powder. He eats a lot of meat....

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https://skpsoft.com/women/want-to-see-what-toxic-masculinity-looks-like-watch-the-bachelorette/

Why Are Women In Razor Ads Always Shaving Hairless Legs?

This isn’t about women who shave their legs. This isn’t about women who choose not to. This isn’t even really about companies using shame as a marketing tool. This is about commercials that don’t make a damn bit of sense. 


Nearly every shaving ad includes...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/why-are-women-in-razor-ads-always-shaving-hairless-legs/