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When I first heard about recycling to help end domestic violence, I thought it must be a joke. But it’s for real. Read on!

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Domestic Violence: Why Do Women Stay?

The Violence Against Women Act was a landmark victory when it was signed into law in 1994. Last month the U.S. Congress again made history, voting to sustain funding to the Domestic Violence Hotline and other services, as well as enhancing it with added protections for survivors. Yet, even with these support systems in place more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends each day in the United States. Statistics show 85% of women remain in a relationship where domestic violence has been reported. Why? Continue Reading →

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Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg just released her book, Lean In, this week.

In Lean In, Sandberg examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. Continue Reading →