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In spite of all we hear about what's going wrong in Afghanistan, I'm here with a story of hope. Last Thursday marked the official opening of the Skateistan skate park, Kabul's largest indoor sports facility.
Susan Sawyers | Posted 11.02.2009 | World
When it comes to the gender gap, the United States is in a bad spot. Out of 134 countries, our democratic nation comes in 31st place.
Halle Tecco | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living
Social entrepreneur and artist Willa Shalit believes that the solution to poverty is not aid, but rather empowering women by providing sustainable, meaningful work.
2morrowknight | Posted 11.01.2009 | Impact
Profiles of sixteen men doing extraordinary work, and who value service and volunteerism. And, an inside look at which nonprofits are making a difference and positively impacting our planet.
Kara DioGuardi | Posted 10.16.2009 | Impact
As I've seen how music has changed my life and that of others, I'm energized and want to do more. I believe music can build self-esteem and deal with problems relating to anxiety and depression - which often underlie substance abuse.
Trish Kinney | Posted 10.09.2009 | Politics
Senator Al Franken got my attention and the attention of a lot of other people who care about sexual abuse and violence, with the passing of his Senate Amendment 2566.
Sebastian Siegel | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living
Be inspired by your challenges, not defeated. Be empowered if you feel wronged, not angry.
2morrowknight | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living
Although the experiences through the years have ultimately shaped my destiny, I wasn't fully aware that my true "destiny" ever existed until September 11th.
2morrowknight | Posted 10.29.2009 | Media
A total of 24 charities are being supported by the 16 lovely, community-oriented women whose pictures grace this post.
Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 09.25.2009 | Living
Freedom is an ideal that is held in high regard and desired by many. However, regardless of our passionate desire to create it in our lives, we often end up settling for something else, by necessity rather than choice.
Cynthia Boaz | Posted 08.22.2009 | Politics
Mr. President, talk to us directly. Tell us again why your election was only the first step, not the culmination, of a genuine movement to change the way we understand power, democracy, and our own roles in those phenomena.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living
Both living in the moment and picturing your future can rejuvenate you.
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 06.18.2009 | Living
The best school a college bound student can get into is not necessarily the right school. Shelter-seeking tells you to help your son or daughter pick the right school.
Lita Smith-Mines | Posted 06.10.2009 | Style
Scores of women stressed beyond belief by working seven days a week to try and hold onto our businesses? Sisters, a pair of big girl panties is all any of us need!
Noah St. John | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living
Ask yourself: "Why do I have so much?" Do you know what your brain is doing right now? Searching for a positive answer to that question!
Jane Shure | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living
Remember -- just because someone says they are right, doesn't mean that they are -- and the corollary also follows that just because someone says you are wrong, doesn't mean that you are.
Russell Bishop | Posted 05.14.2009 | Living
If ever there were a time for empowerment, this would be it. It sure seems like events are conspiring to dis-empower us as we transition through thes...
Hillary Rubin | Posted 04.16.2009 | Home
Who do you give your power to? Who do you hold on a pedestal? Who do you think holds your life in their hands?
Amy Coen | Posted 04.12.2009 | World
Monrovia, Liberia, March 7, 2009. The "International Colloquium on Women's Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security 2009"...
Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 02.20.2009 | Living
In contrast with our ex-President, it is not be surprising that there has been great commentary on Obama's impressive mastery of language. And yet it is not only his words that move us, but his inclusion.
Suw Charman-Anderson | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living
Why do women feel less secure in their abilities than most men? Recent research may shed some light: women need to see female role models more than men need to see male ones.
Colleen Perry | Posted 11.20.2008 | Living
What's wrong with taking care of your own needs first so that you can meet the needs of others with integrity?
Deepak Chopra | Posted 11.22.2008 | Living
Without a second blush, millions of believers want God to make them more affluent, successful, and influential.
Steven G. Brant | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics
I recommend that all of you start thinking about being compassionate to those you know who are about to suffer from the death of a world view that McCain's loss represents.
Leslie Harris | Posted 11.09.2008 | Media
The next president should set out to make the Internet's very own Bill of Rights and promote strategies that empower Internet users to make their own choices for their families about content controls.
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Cameron Sinclair | Posted 11.03.2009 | Impact