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The Most Dangerous Woman in America, a Review of Mother Jones: Raising Cain and Consciousness
Her fame grew not just because she was a very effective woman in a man’s world but because of her creative use of street theater and of womanhood itself. Her work made her an ardent opponent of child labor, but not a supporter of woman suffrage, which she saw as a distraction from class struggle. more »
The FDA's Recall Week:One Half Billion Eggs, Moonstruck Chocolate and Mr. Magic Male Enhancer
It was a busy week for the US Food and Drug Administration. Recalls (voluntary and otherwise) ranged from a male enhancer, to tablets for emergency contraception, frozen mamey pulp, the withdrawal of a low blood pressure drug and those half billion eggs. more »
What GAO Found; Formaldehyde in Textiles
The health risk of greatest concern associated with formaldehyde in clothing — allergic contact dermatitis — stems from dermal exposure. A form of eczema, allergic contact dermatitis affects the immune system and produces reactions characterized by rashes, blisters, and flaky, dry skin that can itch or burn. more »
Preliminary Polling Results: Hillary Clinton made believers out of more young women than did Sarah Palin
there is evidence to show that more young women were encouraged by the presidential race of Hillary Clinton than by the vice-presidential bid of Sarah Palin. The poll asks women to reflect about whether or not the campaigns of these national female politicians made them believe that there would be a woman president in her lifetime. more »
