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The co-founders of Feministing discussed their new report at the all-women's institution Barnard College this past Monday. Organizers, activists, bloggers, and scholars all gathered to discuss sustaining online feminism.

The co-founders of Feministing discussed their new report at the all-women's institution Barnard College this past Monday. Organizers, activists, bloggers, and scholars all gathered to discuss sustaining online feminism.

The founders of Hollaback reveal how one instance of street harassment lead to an international movement. Along the way, they pissed people off, yet still shed light on a neglected issue affecting women and girls around the world.

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, VITAMIN W and Think Dirty will be featuring dynamic females daily throughout the week. We start with Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Cameron Russell, Ping Fu and Lisa Bloom. Stay tuned for more.

More American Girls will be going tech. The non-profit Girls Who Code that seeks to inspire, educate ,and empower young women, preparing them for careers in engineering and tech, will be expanding to three more cities.
Canadian women are embracing this so-called fashion faux-pas to raise money and awareness for women in poverty. It’s a cause that deserves a bit of fearlessness about stains.

This year's National Day of Service is coming up on January 19, and First Lady Michelle Obama appears in a new video encouraging Americans to participate. "One of our favorite memories from Barack's first inauguration was the National Day of Service, when we joined Americans all across the country in rolling up our sleeves, serving our communities, and honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King," she says. Find out more after the jump.

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