Category Archives: Politics

Sister Giant: Three Responses to Feeling Insecure

Posted on November 15, 2012 by ShastaGFC

Last week I was touched by your comments on my blog post about how insecure I was feeling about stepping out into new phases.  First, I always love comments as they remind me that someone out there is reading what … Continue reading →

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I Have This Theory that Friendship Can Save the World

Posted on September 11, 2012 by ShastaGFC

This is my manifesto for doing what I do.  I believe that beyond the joy and health that friendships bring us personally, they also give us the place to practice being the people who this world needs. I share this … Continue reading →

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The Role of Female Friendships on March 8: International Women’s Day

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ShastaGFC

Tomorrow is March 8, International Women’s Day. Started in the early 1900′s, now dozens of countries from Afghanistan to Zambia celebrate this international holiday to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. I’ve written before about my awakening … Continue reading →

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My Coming Out as a Feminist

Posted on January 30, 2012 by ShastaGFC

I won a $1,000 ticket to a Ms. magazine fundraiser luncheon featuring Gloria Steinem last week.  With only thirty women in attendance it was a coveted win. Feminism: a word I didn’t like I’m slowly waking up to feminism. Half … Continue reading →

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3 Baby-Steps Toward Girl Effect’s Dream of Changing the World

Posted on October 3, 2011 by ShastaGFC

I still remember my jaw dropping open a couple of years ago after hearing the New York Times human rights columnist, Nicholas Kristof make a historical comparison, when he was promoting his book “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity … Continue reading →

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Is He Really a Friend? I’m Doubtful.

Posted on May 19, 2011 by ShastaGFC

I admit I’m a bit more obsessed with the word friend than the average person.  I seem to see and hear it everywhere.  The same way  you begin to notice everyone else has your car once you buy it, how … Continue reading →

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