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Work and Life - Helen Wilkinson

"If feminism doesn't address what's happening to men today, it's not going to move forward."READ»

CNN/YouTube Debate: Mary and Jen Want To Get Hitched

Kucinich: Uh, duh. Cites constitution, gets applause from the crowd. Dodd: How would I want my daughters treated? Compassion for all; civil unions, not marriage. (He has daughters five and two? The mind reels.) Richardson: I ...READ»

Sustainability: PETA vs. Al Gore

Animal rights groups are pissed. While environmental missionaries a la Al Gore have guilted the masses into trading in their Hummers for Hybrids and plastic bags for crunchy burlap sacs, they've left one critical piece out of their ...READ»

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Infographic of the Day: A Chronology of the Gay Marriage Debate

A handy map by the LA Times summarizes the sprawling, state-by-state debate.READ»

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¡Hola Surfers!

When it comes to attracting the lucrative, fast-growing Hispanic demographic online, don't go with what you know--go with what you know works.READ»

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Tech Watch: Apple and Google Work on iPhone, Gay Marriage

Ever since the T-Mobile G1 launch, Apple and Google have gotten into bed together to bring more Google features to the iPhone. The tech titans are also collaborating on pushing for equality of same-sex marriages.READ»

The Female CEO ca. 2002

Here are the five naked truths about women in business. Together they add up to one big message: The future of business depends on women.READ»

Charitable Deductions

Charity Navigator dares to hold the nation's nonprofits accountable for their fund-raising.READ»

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Pushing the Limits: A Look at ACLU and PETA

It was during this event that the world first heard of the organization behind the controversy, PETA. Since then, PETA has graced the headlines on many occasions: "Nude PETA Women Shower at 7th and Penn." and "PETA profits from animal suffering..."READ»

Does Gender Matter?

As we're heading into 2009 it appears that females leaders are finally becoming accepted--it's about time. Whether it's Hilary Clinton, Condoleeza Rice or Margaret Thatcher, it's clear that female leadership is here to stay. I’m ...READ»

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GLAAD's Helping Hand

Rashad Robinson, 30, organized GLAAD's inaugural Media Awards in Advertising in October to applaud gay-positive creative in both the LGBT and mainstream press.READ»

Out of the Closet, on the Job

Open talk to make workplace relationships work for gay couples.READ»

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From Survival to " Thrival"

Report from the FuturistREAD»

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MIT's Facebook "Gaydar" - Is it Homophobic?

Attention gay males: Even if you'd prefer to remain closeted on Facebook, two MIT students have developed software that can out you anyway.READ»

Multiple Jeopardy on the Job

There's a gender gap in most organizations. And there's a generation gap. An article in today's Wall Street Journal indicates that there's also a pronounced gender-generation gap. Male managers, as they have for centuries, tend to ...READ»

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2008 Wasn't the Year of the Woman

Last week Amanda Fortini articulated what many women felt by the end of the election: "both Clinton and Palin came to represent—and, at times, reinforce—two of the most pernicious stereotypes that are applied to women: the bitch ...READ»

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Another Great Barrio Testimonial

"After hearing Robert speak at the Hispanic Heritage Breakfast I was touched and excited!  I went home and read his book within 2 hours.  I was tearing a lot because I was able to see myself.  I felt he was writing the book about ...READ»

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Just in Time for Black Friday: the Human Rights Campaign Calls Out Stinkers

LGBT Americans wield more than $700 billion in buying power and are more likely than straight folks to spend money with companies that support them (makes sense, no?). But combing through a company's discrimination policy is no one's ...READ»

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Environment and Animals Intersect as Nature’s Cause

More and more people are becoming aware of the importance of the natural world and the human impact on our planet. This discussion is growing politically, economically and culturally. The emergence of planetary cause, inclusive of animals and the environment, is being fueled online. While United Way and the Salvation Army may lead the way in total dollars...READ»

Living Dangerously - Issue 41

"Who or what is killing the great women of the corporate world?"READ»

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Does Ethnocentricity Sell? Part 1: Advertising

Black History Month is almost over, so I figure I'd tackle this topic while we're still in February. Maybe it's because I'm not watching as much TV, but I haven't seen nearly as many ads saying "We Celebrate Black History ...READ»

Howard Buford, Prime Access, CEO, LGBT

Prime Access's LGBT Media Strategy

Howard Buford, 50, has created LGBT-targeted advertising for companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Hyatt, and Showtime. Each year, Prime Access reports on which brands are perceived to be the most and least gay-friendly.READ»

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Does Ethnocentricity Sell? Part 2: Niche Media

February and Black History Month are just about over, so, building upon my last post about Black History Month and advertising, I'd like to discuss the topic of ethnicity in niche media markets. Advertising tied to Black ...READ»

Difference Is Power

Lots of companies talk a good game when it comes to the proposition that different is better. Ted Childs, IBM's vice president of global workforce diversity, walks that talk.READ»