Today is International Women's Day, an event the world has been celebrating for more than 100 years. Personally, I hope it's the last one.

Do we celebrate International Men's Day? No, we don't. Because, when it comes down to it, every day is International Men's Day. In pretty...

Dear Republican Women,

I have always believed in the power of sisterhood, and have taken pride and solace in the fact that women look out for each other and support each other. Suddenly, though, it seems we've let politics override that. Why are we letting men tell us what we...

I know it should no longer come as a surprise when a politician cheats on a spouse, a corporation lies or a celebrity makes a racist/sexist/homophobic remark -- but every once in a while, a kind of betrayal occurs that catches you so off-guard, it hits you to the core...

In this economy, when money is so tight, it's more important than ever to use your purchasing power wisely and support companies that embrace your own philosophies. At StyleSubstanceSoul.com, we feel strongly about shopping with a conscience, and we have scoured the web for companies that...

I got a ticket for talking on my cell phone while driving today.

This wouldn't be the hugest deal except for two embarrassing facts: 1) That I am the cell phone Nazi in my house, always lecturing my husband and kids not to text and drive, not to email and...

With countless books and movies sexualizing women and depicting graphic violence, why are so many people focusing their energies on firing away at The Help? The story takes place in 1960's Mississippi, where an idealistic young woman bands together with the maids to reveal how they're really being treated by...

Today is my dad's 83rd birthday, and I am so lucky to be able to celebrate with him. We'll do what we both like to do most -- go out to lunch together (with my mom, too, of course!) and spend a couple of hours talking about my kids, politics,...

When pop idol Rihanna was physically attacked by boyfriend Chris Brown, the public's anger was palpable. "Put him in jail!" they cried. "Make him pay!"

Two years later, the tables have turned and those same critics are now verbally beating up Rihanna, outraged by her new music video in...

Lola Shoneyin's novel, The Secret Lives of the Four Wives, touched me so deeply, bringing up issues that you would hope would be obsolete by now but are unfortunately alive and not-so-well. The story takes place in Nigeria and revolves around Baba Segi and his four wives, who are all...

The other night, as we were getting ready to go out, my husband asked me once again if I really needed everything in my purse -- a word I use loosely since the bag I carry is closer in size to a small suitcase than to a dainty little handbag....