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Who is the most powerful woman in your life?

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We’ve been thinking about all the powerful women who provide an example for all of us. Share with everyone who the powerful women in your lives are — and don’t be afraid to branch out beyond your mom. Though it’s okay to nominate her, too.

Books and globe

Here are the books that we loved reading this year, and you might too

Arts, Culture & Media

Our ‘Blindspot’: Hidden Biases with Real-Life Consequences

When Fathers Anchor The Home, They Don’t Have It All Either

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