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White Women Have 100 Days to Help Save the World
Since the 1950s, a majority of white women have voted Republican in all but two presidential elections. But if we mobilize, we can help elect the first…
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It's the Fucking Guns
If the attempted assassination of their presidential candidate wasn’t a wake-up call for Republican gun extremists, then losing this election needs to…
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Hot Menopausal Woman Summer
Middle-aged women are having a moment
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A follow up conversation on the undiagnosed Gen X'ers with ADHD
Listen in to my conversation with Amanda de Cadenet
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Firestarters podcast

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08: Emily Amick on Unleashing Your Political Power
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07: Sharon Salzberg on Leading an Authentic Life
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06: Sandra Cisneros on the Power of Words to Shape Our Womanhood
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05: Rabbi Sharon Brous Says Community Can Unlock Our Humanity
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Fireside Chats

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A look at women's rights over a lifetime with Sara Paretsky
My Q&A with the author and fervent feminist about empowerment
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Midlife Dating Tips from Expert Amy Nobile
Check out my Q&A with Amy about finding love at any age
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Taking back control of your life with Kirsten Powers
My Q&A about living the way you want in the second half of your life
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Myths and facts on menopause with Dr. Lucy McBride
Part 2 of my Q&A with primary care doctor, Dr. Lucy McBride
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Things that are fire

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Ask me anything + posts that are 🔥🔥🔥
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Weekly roundup of things that are 🔥🔥🔥
From post-debate drinking to neurodivergence to unhinged cake designs
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Posts that are 🔥🔥🔥
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Weekly roundup of things that are 🔥🔥🔥
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Recent posts

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White Women: Answer the Call!
It's time to show up for Kamala Harris - Thursday, July 25, 8:30 pm ET
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A look at women's rights over a lifetime with Sara Paretsky
My Q&A with the author and fervent feminist about empowerment
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Shannon Watts
4
White Women Have 100 Days to Help Save the World
Since the 1950s, a majority of white women have voted Republican in all but two presidential elections. But if we mobilize, we can help elect the first…
 • 
Shannon Watts
96
Ask me anything + posts that are 🔥🔥🔥
What questions do you have?
 • 
Shannon Watts
It's the Fucking Guns
If the attempted assassination of their presidential candidate wasn’t a wake-up call for Republican gun extremists, then losing this election needs to…
 • 
Shannon Watts
27
The Firestarter Five with Eve Rodsky
Five quick questions to dig a little deeper
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