Congratulations to Global Sistergoods’ Kristi Jo Lewis for winning the Soroptimist 2008-09 Making  a Difference for Women Award!
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international service organization for business and professional women with the mission of improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. The name [...]

The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has approved Clinton’s nomination, and she’s a lock for Secretary of State once the full Senate votes. Can we have a moment for Hillary’s support of microfinance and committment to international women’s rights as integral to our foreign policy objectives? In her prepared statement:
“Of particular concern to me is [...]

Did anyone else hear about the Hollywood nanny-to-the-stars who was outsourcing the childcare to an unlicensed day care? I heard it yesterday on NPR. Gets my vote for Most Racist Story of 2009 So Far.
For some reason, this story really struck a chord with me. So I analyzed it: why couldn’t I stop thinking about [...]

Beth and I are spending the weekend at our family’s home on the Washington Coast. We come here every new year; my husband’s birthday is on the second and it’s nice for all of us to get out of town and spend some time together as a family–and extended family. As I look out the [...]