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Reproductive Justice & Gender Newsletter December 18th, 2008 More from Reproductive Justice & Gender »

Beauty Secret: Your Make-Up Can Kill You By Jacqueline Houton, Bitch Magazine When it comes to cosmetics, women's health is getting the kiss-off. Read more »   This week's newsletter is chock-full of good reading. Jacqueline Houton from Bitch Magazine exposes the carcinogens, mutagens and other toxins that are all too common in cosmetics and other personal care products that both women and men put on their bodies every day; Michael Carmichael goes to bat for Caroline Kennedy and defends her qualifications against skeptics; Kamala Sarup and Lys Anzia from over at Women News Network report on the systematic sexual exploitation of young girls and women in India's brothels; Margaret M. Gullette takes a look at the decline of plastic surgery (go ahead -- enjoy a big sigh of relief!); and much, much more. Stay tuned in the coming days and weeks for more great coverage, including a look at the anti-choice pastor tapped for Obama's inauguration and more details about Caroline Kennedy's bid for the New York Senate. As always, thanks for reading, Heather Gehlert Managing Editor     Is Caroline Kennedy Qualified? By Michael Carmichael, Huffington Post Caroline Kennedy's life and achievements have been studiously secluded, but make no mistake -- her qualifications are solid. Read more »   Obama Can Improve the Lives of Millions of Girls and Women Worldwide By Adrienne Germain, Huffington Post There will be no global peace or security until we secure every woman's right to a just and healthy life. Read more »   Bondage, Cum Shots, Violence -- Sexist Ad Trends That Refuse to Die By Alex Leo, Huffington Post The advertising world continues to use stereotypes and violence to prey on our most vile desires. Read more »   Virginity for Sale: The Dark World of Forced Teen Prostitution By Kamala Sarup, Lys Anzia, Women News Network Nepalese girls are disappearing deep into the brothel system of India. Read more »   Pakistan's Newest Cabinet Members Support Premeditated Murder of Women By Zofeen Ebrahim, IPS News Women in Pakistan's parliament have been surprisingly silent about the anti-woman appointments. Read more »   FDA Advisers Recommend New Female Condom By Molly M. Ginty, Women's eNews The new female condom reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infection by 97 percent and is safe for people who have allergies to latex. Read more »   Plastic Surgery Is Going the Way of the Ugg Boot By Margaret M. Gullette, Women's eNews Women are saying "no" to being nipped and tucked. And the recession may have little to do with it. Read more »   Reproductive Justice and Gender: The hottest buzz and videos on the web     What Women Think: A Look at What Young Women Want from the Obama Administration By Jill Tubman, Jack & Jill Politics Gen Y gets it and wants an active administration including a First Lady who's a real leader to create change we can see in our everyday lives. Read more »

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