How Mother Angelica, Rabble-Rousing Nun, Changed Television
Of course Mother Angelica died on Easter Sunday. It’s only fitting that one of the world’s most prominent modern-day Disciples of Christ would pass…
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The Elusive Perfect Life
This year’s 4th of July weekend found me in a secluded Maine ski town for a friend’s wedding. Seated with some old school friends,…
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Need a Female Role Model? Look No Further Than the Queen
As Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history, a review of her life begs the question, Is she the platonic…
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Refinery29: 4 Muslim Women Explore The Connection Between Spirituality & Style
On developing a personal connection with God, by way of a head scarf: Asma Uddin: “I started the online magazine called AltMuslimah [that is]…
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I am Pharaoh
I am the new Pharaoh. For more than three decades, I’ve prepared for Passover, and every other time, I’ve related to the Israelite slaves….
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Torture sex ain’t romantic at all
ittle is more depressing than the prospect of couples spending their Valentine’s Day evening watching a movie about violent sex. And yet theatres will…
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American Girl Doll: A Brand’s Crisis of Faith
o it’s holiday season and you’re thinking of getting an American Doll as a gift; it might be worth considering how American Dolls the…
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Stop Watering Down My Beliefs
There are very few people in my life, whether they know me well or not, who are unaware of the very strong beliefs I…
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Lifetime’s “The Sisterhood” And The Appeal of Counter-cultural TV Shows
Sisterhood. If you have a sister or a best friend, chances are you have felt the bond of togetherness, joy, peace, and love. There’s…
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The Federalist: Does Your Professional Conference Welcome Mothers?
You’ve decided to off-ramp while raising young children, but you don’t want your professional muscles or networks to atrophy. So, what do you do?…
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