Blog Entries by Deborah Fine

Pocketbook Moms

Posted May 6, 2008 | 06:24 PM (EST)


As head of the first and largest community of 18 million women online, I'm in the unique position of having immense insight into women's passions and priorities, and, these days, the ability to gain knowledge about how they'll be voting as well. And what I know is that women will...

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The Power of Community

Posted March 12, 2008 | 04:08 PM (EST)


A quarter century ago, Helen Reddy branded the women's movement with her anthem "I Am Woman." What it both reflected and provoked, however, was the more powerful truth that "I Am Women." If we've learned anything in the past 25 years -- and it's appropriate to consider such lessons in...

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Breast Cancer Scares Me to Death

Posted October 12, 2007 | 09:46 AM (EST)


Despite the fact that I surely know better -- far, far better, actually -- I have to admit that the thought of breast cancer scares me to death. And the thought of a breast self exam -- and actually FINDING something, does the same.

I remember as if...

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It Takes a Village to Fundraise for Diabetes

Posted June 29, 2007 | 05:00 PM (EST)


I've long said "it takes a village" to raise a child with diabetes. But it also takes a village to fundraise for the cause. Let me tell you why.

From the moment my son was diagnosed nearly three years ago to this day, my older son has acted as his...

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iVillage Cares: Connecting To Do Good

Posted April 11, 2007 | 03:43 PM (EST)


Knowing that the largest community of some 16 million women online is literally at your fingertips is both exhilarating and daunting at the same time. Exhilarating because of the power they wield. Daunting because of the responsibility to harness their incredible power. It was precisely that premise that led us...

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