Friday Femme Fatale: AirAmerica.com, Airbrushing and Arms Trade

categories: Body Image, Friday Femme Fatale, News, Politics

Published October 16, 2009 @ 05:35PM PT

Things were pretty calm this week around the fem-o-sphere. Apparently people were a little too caught up watching flying helium objects and making fun of the GOP.com #fail to discuss items in the realm of women's rights.

Sigh.

I, however, had a very busy week. I was not watching balloons in the sky, but rather launching a new website over at AirAmerica.com, the place where I spend most of my time when I'm not writing here at Change.org.

For those who identify as progressive, I hope you will check out the new site. Not only do I find the design compelling, but also the content. It is a big step for Air America to launch this website as it has traditionally been considered a radio organization, but now it is trying to compete in the online space alongside Huffington Post, Think Progress and Talking Points Memo, among others. Neat features include: 15 different radio shows, four live streams of audio and video content, six news channels, live interactive chats, and many other fun items. Oh, and I am especially fond of this video.

But enough about that, here's the news of the week you may have missed - enjoy.

I Am Not A Pre-Existing Condition (RH Reality Check)

Size 4 model: I was fired for being too fat (MSNBC.com)

Amnesty & Oxfam : US Joins Arms Trade Treaty Talks, But At High Price (Huffington Post)

Elinor Ostrom and the Poverty of Economics (New Deal 2.0)

She's Geeky Conference to take place in Washington, DC on Nov 13-14

Are women unhappier? Don't make me laugh (LA Times)

It's Not a Man's World or a Woman's Nation (Women's Media Center)

Child abuse: when family courts get it wrong (Christian Science Monitor)

Battle for women's rights far from over (Prince Albert Daily Herald)

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I can relate with the child abuse article. Not only do family court judges have too much power, but they also often force parents to use state-run programs, in order to prove allegations of abuse. These people aren't psychiatrist, just counselors; making decisions after interviewing the child only a couple of times. Really, all custody cases boil down to is; which parent can bankrupt the other first. Our court system is designed to keep attorneys in business, judges on the bench, and state child-counselors employed; best interest of the child is thrown out the window, as soon you express a valid concern regarding the co-parent.

Too many children are paying the price for these greedy practices. If you can't afford to pay, your child will.

Posted by L.S. hope on 10/18/2009 @ 11:41PM PT
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The Ralph Lauren model looks like a scarecrow, I hope that is not her true body form,starved.

I think the fashion designer's and photographers,are the sick ones that just want a hanger like structure to star showcase their design, not caring about the individuals that could buy them.

Posted by Rosemarie Barrios on 10/22/2009 @ 02:53PM PT
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Jen Nedeau is a social media consultant, progressive activist, feminist speaker and writer. She currently lives in New York City, where she works full-time as the Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media. In August 2008, Nedeau was selected to be the Editor of the WomensRights.Change.Org where she facilitates daily discussion about the feminist movement. Additionally, Nedeau volunteers as the Chief Technology Officer for New Leaders Council, a non-profit that offers exclusive training for young leaders. You can follow her on Twitter @HumanFolly or learn more here: www.jennedeau.com.