Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” YouTube has gone viral with over 30 million views and tells us that women are their own worst enemies when it comes to assessing their looks. Yet, in a society where men control the conversation at all levels of entertainment, advertising, news, commentary, and yes, politics, how can women not be predisposed to see themselves as they have been conditioned?

Denim Day is an opportunity to make a statement of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual assault.

We live in a society attracted, even addicted, to pretty packaging. That is unlikely to change.

Paul Begala did an audacious thing on Thursday at the Conservative Political Action Conference: defended Hillary Clinton.

Sexy or self-objectifying? The debate continues thanks to major players like Beyonce, Rihnanna, and mainstream media.

Model UN brings me confidence, a sense of power that nobody, whether clad in high tops or pumps, can take away from me.

What will it take for us to treat our sex crime victims/survivors with more dignity and compassion?

The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and not necessarily those of The New Agenda. In the middle of the New York Senate debate between Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Republican challenger Wendy Long, the moderators announced there would be a lightning round. I liked the idea of a quick section of questions where the candidates [...]

The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and not necessarily those of The New Agenda. There is a reason why Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fights for the empowerment of women and girls around the world. Even in the 2012 Olympics, we were not immune from institutionalized sex bias. At 16, Gabby Douglas [...]

The following article is cross-post with the express permission from the blog The Stiletto. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and not necessarily those of The New Agenda. THE DAILY BLADE: Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas and hurdler Lolo Jones together exemplify a common dilemma plaguing women in public life – whether high-level executives, politicians or athletes. They [...]