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 Women across the world are doing tremendous good, yet all too often, we never hear of the work done, the nonprofits started, and the communities changed by the compassionate action of local women. To raise awareness about small and growing nonprofits and organizations started by and serving women, I’ll be showcasing them in an ongoing series, Extending the Circle. . . . Continue reading Extending the circle  Technology plays a critical role in helping women collaborate, gain knowledge, and establish their rightful presence across the globe. Mobile technology and the Internet are especially important and equalizing tools for women. In terms of Internet-based tools, social networking, blogging, and websites are vital. . . . Continue reading Women in technology: Thoughts on mobile applications, WordPress, and education For the new year, I thought I’d share quotes I find inspiring, from notable women. Enjoy. . . . Continue reading Inspirational quotes from notable women The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) turns 30 today. This treaty, designed to protect the rights of women worldwide, has been signed by 186 of the 193 United Nations member countries. The United States has not signed CEDAW. Iran, Somalia, and Sudan are among the other six countries that have yet to ratify the treaty. . . . Continue reading Thirty years and still lagging in support of CEDAW and women James Chartrand, a respected blogger from Men with Pens and Copyblogger, recently came out as a woman who, driven by necessity when faced with rebuilding her life and supporting two young daughters as a single mom, assumed a pen name — a male name that garnered her very different results from the same clients and editors who slighted her when she used her real name. The writer’s work or style didn’t change; only her name changed. The male name opened the door to more contracts, better pay, fewer rejections, and a decreased number of rewrites and nasty comments from editors. . . . Continue reading (Wo)men with pens: The sad, inspiring story of James Chartrand |
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