End of the Week Links — 8/31

by Kelly

–> I saw this link on Already Pretty and wanted to share it. Writer Clare Ondrey has created a campaign that aims to address body image issues at one of its sources: women’s magazines. According to this challenge, if the magazines put out an issue with no Photoshopped pictures, we (the lovely consumers) will buy two issues instead of one. She figures the only way to get the magazines to change their practices of using overly skinny models is to have a financial incentive. Sounds like a good plan to me. Sign up for the campaign here.

–> A blog I stumbled upon recently called “What To Expect When You’re Aborting“. The author writes about her (ongoing) experiences with an unwanted pregnancy & the abortion process. I’m finding the site fascinating, relevant & sarcastic (in the best way). Check it out!

–> One of our readers saw our “Girls Gone Wild” post, and after reading the disturbing article we linked to, was inspired to write this really great, passionate piece herself. I personally love it, and highly recommend taking a look at her entire blog.

Have a great weekend! Sorry we haven’t been posting much other than Sarah Palin op-eds in the past few days, we’re both busy moving into our new apartment! Thanks for reading.

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