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Stacey Abrams on: Public Education, Teachers, Medicaid, the Importance of Governors, and …Star…

Stacey Abrams on: Public Education, Teachers, Medicaid, the Importance of Governors, and …Star…

“I say public education saved my family’s life.” — Stacey Abrams
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Susan Burton Brings Social Justice and Compassion to Women Facing Life-After-Incarceration

Susan Burton Brings Social Justice and Compassion to Women Facing Life-After-Incarceration

Susan Burton founded A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project in 1998 to help women affected by the problems of incarceration and addiction with…
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Elizabeth Beauvais
At puberty, 50% of girls feel paralyzed by the fear of failure, and we want to change that!

At puberty, 50% of girls feel paralyzed by the fear of failure, and we want to change that!

ICYMI: Watch our “Fueled by Failure Summit” 👇
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Sasha Sagan on Family, Rituals, and the Mysteries of the Universe.

Sasha Sagan on Family, Rituals, and the Mysteries of the Universe.

Sasha Sagan grew up in a secular Jewish household, the daughter of renowned astronomer Carl Sagan and Emmy and Peabody Award–winning…
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Emily Sandack
Notes to My 12-Year-Old Self: [Step Out into the Snow -or- Step Out on a Limb.]

Notes to My 12-Year-Old Self: [Step Out into the Snow -or- Step Out on a Limb.]

Dear 12-year-old kid in the cold,
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War on PANDAS: Fighting a Strange and Misunderstood Disease

War on PANDAS: Fighting a Strange and Misunderstood Disease

The siege of my child took place over night, and as with all good enemies, it was carried out with deception and camouflage, making us all…
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Falling in Love: An Intro

Falling in Love: An Intro

Written for Smart Girls by Brittany Packnett
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Falling in Love, Chapter 1: Other

Falling in Love, Chapter 1: Other

Written for Smart Girls by Brittany Packnett
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Falling in Love, Chapter 2: Silence

Falling in Love, Chapter 2: Silence

Written for Smart Girls by Brittany Packnett
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Falling in Love, Chapter 3: Deep

Falling in Love, Chapter 3: Deep

Written for Smart Girls by Brittany Packnett
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Falling in Love, Chapter 4: Relaxed

Falling in Love, Chapter 4: Relaxed

Written for Smart Girls by Brittany Packnett
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Falling in Love, Chapter 5: WORK. Or: So…Therapy is hard.

Falling in Love, Chapter 5: WORK. Or: So…Therapy is hard.

Written for Smart Girls by Brittany Packnett
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Falling in Love, Chapter 6: Freedom

Falling in Love, Chapter 6: Freedom

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Falling in Love, Chapter 7: Love

Falling in Love, Chapter 7: Love

Written for Smart Girls by Brittany Packnett
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