Category Archives: Women

Thanksgiving Is an Opportunity for a National Reset

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Abraham Lincoln wanted a “rebuke … to the very harbingers of reappearing tyranny and oppression.” Sarah Josepha Hale’s suggestion for a national day of Thanksgiving provided a solution. By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist in the NYT Though the Thanksgiving story is … Continue reading →

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The Most Impactful Political Handbag Since Mrs. Thatcher’s

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan, makes a statement about work — with style. By Vanessa Friedman in the NYT Thanks to Ann M. who notes: OMG! The Queen and Mrs. Thatcher return…I read somewhere that the Queen used … Continue reading →

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Help wanted to deliver clam shells nearby

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Please let me or Linda Marcuse know if you can bring washed, clam shells from Skyline to the Women’s shelter in the Presbyterian Church on Spring St.  It is a 5 minute walk on 8th Av.  Proceed to Marion, Madison, … Continue reading →

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A mother without the title

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Heather Cox Richardson Ed Note: I hope you’ve had a chance to read Erma Bombeck’s book, “Motherhood, the Second Oldest Profession.” It’s a wonderful wise, funny and poignant collection of essays. Those of us who are truly lucky have … Continue reading →

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It’s a dirty job, but Ukraine’s women are doing it for the war effort

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Jim deMaine

“We really wanted to help and to replace those men who went to fight and to protect Ukraine,” Nadiya Moskalenko told NBC News. By Richard Engel and Gabe Joselow PAVLOHRAD, Ukraine — They are Ukraine’s “Rosie the Riveters,” rolling up their sleeves and doing a … Continue reading →

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📢 An Activist’s Prayer to the Fearless Women Who Came Before—and Stand Among—Us

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Jim deMaine

by Laurie Woodward Garcia and People Power United (thanks to Bob P.) 🗽People Power United is a grassroots group of over 250,000+ members in all 50 states-powered by people like YOU. We champion progress and power to the people. Click here to … Continue reading →

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News About Inspiring Women

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. 19 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the contributions of women around the world. We’ve put together the best ideas to help you celebrate on March 8th. Read … Continue reading →

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