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WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Should Women Be Barefoot, Pregnant & In The Kitchen? [EXPERT]

Should Women Be Barefoot, Pregnant & In The Kitchen? [EXPERT]

Does total freedom of choice corrupt women’s minds & put them in conflict with their inner selves?

  Have equal rights for women literally destroyed the balance in modern day relationships? What is the difference between present day society and from our society 40 years ago? Why are there so many divorces, broken homes, and single parents today as opposed to yesterday? What is the one variable in a relationship that has changed from that period until now? Women.

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Sen. Barbara Boxer: "It's hard to believe we're having this conversation in 2012."

Why Are Republicans Attacking The Violence Against Women Act?

Senate Democrats and Republicans are fighting over extending the Violence Against Women Act.

Senate Democrats appear to be setting up a fight with the GOP over extending the Violence Against Women Act. Republicans wary about being branded anti-woman object to the inclusion of gays and illegals, and say the Dems are trying to score political points.

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Angelina Jolie and more fearless women in the world.

Happy Women's History Month: 150 Most Fearless Women In The World

Women who've changed the world in meaningful ways.

They're starting revolutions, opening schools, and fostering a brave new generation. From Detroit to Kabul, these women are making their voices heard. View The Daily Beast's list and photo gallery of these 150 fearless women in the world.

5 Reasons It's Great To Be A Woman Right Now
Women can do it -- and are doing it -- all!

5 Reasons It's Great To Be A Woman Right Now

Lessons from Newsweek/The Daily Beast's Women in the World summit.

You'd think attending a conference about international issues that impact women, where forced marriage and honor killings were discussed, would be depressing, since we still have so far to go. But as the 3rd annual Women in the World summit last weekend, hosted by Newsweek and The Daily Beast, wrapped up to the tune of Aretha Franklin's "Respect," I felt uplifted.

Reese Witherspoon Releases Necklace For International Women's Day
Reese models the pretty (and only $5!) 2012 Circle Of Support necklace

Reese Witherspoon Releases Necklace For International Women's Day

The actress has teamed up with Avon to create a $5 necklace to help end domestic violence.

Although some Hollywood celebrities can come across as vapid and self-obsessed (cough, Kim Kardashian and her closet of shoes), not so with Reese Witherspoon, who—when not starring in rom-coms and doting on her two kids—serves as a global ambassador for Avon and as Honorary Chairman of the Avon Foundation for Women.

Happy International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day!

Happy International Women's Day! 8 Reasons To Celebrate

A day to celebrate everything women have achieved, and remember that we still have a long way to go.

Not only is March Women's History Month, but today is International Women's Day, a day to celebrate everything women have achieved, and remember that we still have a long way to go. Today we're thankful for the reasons to celebrate women's progress, as well as mindful of the setbacks we still have to grapple with.

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Rush Limbaugh never seems to put his foot in his mouth.

Sandra Fluke & 19 More Outrageous Rush Limbaugh Comments

Rush Limbaugh hates Democrats, women, puppies, sunshine and rainbows. He's okay with babies though.

Calling Sandra Fluke a "slut" and slamming author Tracie McMillan as overeducated but not necessarily intelligent were just the radio host's latest zingers. From equating Obama with Hitler to likening Hillary Clinton to a "screeching ex-wife," Rush's 19 most outrageous remarks.

Love Bytes: How To Tell If You're A Slut
Are you a slut? Find out with a handy flowchart.

Love Bytes: How To Tell If You're A Slut

Some people think that if you have sex, you are a slut.

There are reasons not to date geeks. That vibrator could be undermining him. Women would rather share pain than pleasure. He robbed her, then asked for a date. The logic behind dry humping. A flowchart that indicates promiscuity. Bethenny Frankel should try honey instead of vinegar. Some husbands are put off by childbirth. Sharing a bathroom with a boy is weird. And, Jon Stewart has a few smart things to say about the Limbaugh/Fluke deal.

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From reproductive rights to income and education, what's new in women's rights?

How Are Women Faring In 2012? A Women's Rights Report Card

Checking in with Women's Rights, in honor of Women's History Month 2012.

March is National Women's History month—anointed so in order to empower today's women by teaching them about women's progress in the past. Women's progress is a dynamic thing, and is often marked by two steps forward, one step back. From education to reproductive rights, check out our Women's Rights report card below to see how the fairer sex is faring today.

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From "2 Broke Girls" to Rainn Wilson's tweet, celebs keep joking about rape.

Why Are People Laughing About Rape?

Rape jokes are all over popular culture these days, but are they ever okay to make?

Rape seems to be popping up all over comedy lately, from "Two Broke Girls" to the public musings of Rainn Wilson. Is it ever ok to laugh about something so horrible?

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Nancy Brinker explains why Susan G. Komen pulled away from Planned Parenthood.

Love Bytes: What Happened, Susan G. Komen?

Plus, 12 dating tips to avoid.

What's up with the split between Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood? Don't take all dating advice. Are you addicted to love with random people? Ten things not to say in bed. Is he really who he says he is? Bring your grandma on a first date, seriously. Is he going to cheat? More dating advice to forget. Why are some guys getting so muscular? Android users like to do it.