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Results tagged “Barbie” from Pregnant Pause

Jun 16 2009

starsBarbie, Cleopatra, and Common Ground


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RH Reality Check today launches a new section devoted to the ongoing search for common ground on abortion and related issues. The On Common Ground section will be moderated by author, commentator, and all-around good egg Cristina Page. Cristina has long been a keen observer and chronicler of the ongoing culture wars over abortion and various efforts to reach common ground.

National Campaign CEO Sarah Brown will be a regular contributor to the Common Ground site along with others including the very thoughtful Rachel Laser of Third Way.

Read Sarah's initial contribution to the common ground discussion and marvel as I did as she seamlessly weaves together a narrative involving Barbie dolls, Cleopatra, family planning, and common ground.

Nov 20 2008

starsAmy Poehler Proves Smart Girls Have More Fun

Just when you thought the internet couldn't get any better, Amy Poehler and some of her talented friends have rolled out "Smart Girls at the Party" over at ON Networks.  In this new online series, the former 'SNL' cast member/comedy goddess sits down with creative young girls and interviews them about their lives and their passions.

As the father of a little girl, I am just excited to see that there are people like Poehler out there who are celebrating girls as "extraordinary individuals who are changing the world by being themselves."

I love, love, love that this series embraces girls' -- not to mention Poehler and her costars' -- brains, wit, weirdness, and independence.  Take that Hannah Montana and Jamie Lynn!

I guess Tina Fey was wrong: Smart is actually the new black.

IRONY ALERT: Sixteen years ago, Teen Talk Barbie enraged consumers with her declaration that "Math class is tough!" and asked the eternal question of "Will we ever have enough clothes?"  Today, the series is sponsored by Mattel's Barbie.  My, how things have changed.