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What Sasha and Malia Obama Will Mean for the World's Girls  

What Sasha and Malia Obama Will Mean for the World's Girls
By Ritu Sharma, Women's eNews
Even if they are a world away and their lives are different, African and Latin girls will see a part of themselves in the Obama daughters. Read more »

 

After eight long years of George W. Bush's destructive, anti-woman policies, seeing Obama in the White House will be a breath of fresh air. So will seeing his daughters, Sasha and Malia, and his wife, Michelle. The world will be watching as these women make 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue their home, and without even trying, they will be changing the world's notions of strength, beauty and opportunity. The psychological impact of that is arguably as powerful -- and certainly as meaningful -- as any piece of policy. Ritu Sharma from Women's eNews has the story in this week's issue of Reproductive Justice & Gender.

As always, thanks for reading,
Heather Gehlert
Managing Editor, AlterNet

 

Is Facebook Hurting Feminism?  

Is Facebook Hurting Feminism?

For years, women were led to believe that being a girlfriend or wife was a special achievement. Facebook may be bringing that mentality back. Read more »

NY Times Botches Abortion Conversation  

NY Times Botches Abortion Conversation

A recent Times article misrepresents and sensationalizes research on non-surgical abortion. Read more »

Repealing the Global Gag Rule Is Only the First Step  

Repealing the Global Gag Rule Is Only the First Step

The Helms Amendment, which deprives millions of women around the world of safe abortion care, must be overturned. Read more »

That Girl: The Captivity and Restoration of Patty Hearst  

That Girl: The Captivity and Restoration of Patty Hearst

How the trial of Patty Hearst ushered in a new age of "personal responsibility" in America. Read more »

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Abstinence-Only Clowns?! Your Federal Tax Dollars at Work  

Abstinence-Only Clowns?! Your Federal Tax Dollars at Work

Meet Derek Dye: He's got a degree from Barnum Bailey Clown College, and an abstinence educator certification that can be purchased for $50. Read more »

Airbrushed Britney: Clever Street Art Makes Fun of Impossible Beauty Standards  

Airbrushed Britney: Clever Street Art Makes Fun of Impossible Beauty Standards

Feminist vandalism? Read more »

Artificial Virginity Hymen: Faking that Vacuum-Fresh Seal  

Artificial Virginity Hymen: Faking that Vacuum-Fresh Seal

If he wants to re-live you losing your virginity, or if you have to fake losing it to please him, dump the motherfucker already. Read more »

 

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Monday, January 19, 2009

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Hi everyone from Washington, D.C., where I'll kick off our Inauguration coverage tonight. Americans are also commemorating the 80th birthday of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., and Washington is brimming with people celebrating the convergence of historic events. Chip Reid begins our coverage at the Capitol.

The crowds actually started arriving over the weekend, packing the National Mall and jamming the Metro subway system. Sharyl Attkisson spoke with some of the millions who’ve traveled from far and wide to witness the inaugural ceremonies.

We'll also look forward to President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural address by taking a look … back. Jeff Greenfield, a former presidential speechwriter himself, has a short history of the best - and worst - of the memorable inaugural speeches given by our country's leaders.

Finally tonight: when Mr. Obama is sworn in tomorrow, he'll place his right hand on the famed "Lincoln Bible." It is the same bible the great emancipator used in 1861 - but you might be surprised where it actually came from. Bill Plante has this bible story.

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Maggie Rodriguez,, Harry Smith and Russ Mitchell will anchor the THE EARLY SHOW from Washington, DC. Dave Price will bring us the weather from the mall in DC. Julie Chen is on assignment.

These are just a few of the highlights we are working on for Tuesday’s Inaugural coverage

A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE This will be Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer’s 12th Inauguration. Only he can lend the historical perspective that this day will bring. You won’t want to miss his unique analysis as he takes you through this special day.

INAUGURATION SECURITY HEIGHTENS - Former secret service agent Andrew O’Connell will take you inside the extensive security that has been set up for the day’s events. He will also tell those attending what they should do in the event of an emergency, and talk about the concerns that officials are having this year, with such a large turn out of visitors.

INAUGURATION TECHNOLOGY - Early Show correspondent and spokesperson for CNET Natalie Del Conte, will talk about the mechanical aspects of the Inauguration - how people are getting in, the security, and why this Inauguration is more technologically advanced than any in previous years.

ONE FAMILY’S LONG ROAD TO THE INAGURATION - This historic Inauguration is bringing people of all ages and races from around the country. Russ Mitchell will introduce you one of the families who is determined to see Barack Obama be sworn in as the first African American family. Ten members of the Bostic family from Atlanta, Georgia, rented a church bus, and will be driving all the way to Washington DC to witness this historic event. You won’t want to miss their heart warming story of how they got here.

MOVING DAY FOR THE OBAMAS - The Obamas move into the White House on Inauguration Day--the same day the Bushes move out. The whole five-hour procedure is extremely well-choreographed. Tons of assistants, household staff, painters, carpenters, florists and even calligraphers will all be quickly making a transition between Bush’s departure and the end of Obama’s Inauguration speech. Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante will join us live from the White House with a special inside look at how the move is done.

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