She’s the latest descendant in a lineage of Republican women who embrace a boffo radicalism.
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For a group of women in western Pennsylvania, 2016 was a shock and a reason to get politically involved for the first time. “Forget about taking no for an answer, they’re not even asking for permission.”
Carolyn Gibbs puts on the striped pants first, then the striped jacket. The hat is the final touch. That’s if it’s an Uncle Sam day. For Statue of Liberty, it’s a mint green dress, a foam halo and a political sign, usually, standing in as the torch.
Before Donald Trump became president, Ms. Gibbs, 59, rarely dressed up for Halloween, only occasionally for a costume party.
But for the better part of four years, she has shown up to rallies in shopping centers of suburban Pittsburgh in elaborate costumes, ready for the role of playful protester.
“I’m willing to make a fool of myself for democracy,” is how she often puts it.
Yet for all her playfulness — and it is boundless — Ms. Gibbs is driven by a sense of anger and residual shock. How could so many of her neighbors in western Pennsylvania vote for a man she saw as a threat? She still finds herself stuck on the question.
“I had begun to think we were including and serving everybody in this country,” Ms. Gibbs said. “But that’s totally not true anymore.”
For the past four years, Ms. Gibbs and half a dozen women (along with one man) have poured countless hours into Progress PA, a political group they created to get Democratic candidates elected in western Pennsylvania, a part of the state that helped fuel Mr. Trump’s victory last time. Joseph R. Biden Jr. is counting on voters like them — older, suburban dwellers — to win back Pennsylvania, where polls show him ahead. But their work is less about their enthusiasm for the former vice president than their revulsion at the current occupant of the White House.
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PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When considering the many aspects of a healthy relationship, the importance of intimacy and safe, enjoyable sex is at the top of the list no matter what age or stage of life a woman might be in. Maria Sophocles, MD, OB/GYN and Director of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton, NJ sees patients of all ages and stresses that a pleasurable, fulfilling sex life is possible at any point in a woman’s life as long as she prioritizes her wants, needs, and sexual health.
“As a practicing OB/GYN, my patients provide unique insights into what women endure during various life stages. The consensus – it is completely normal to feel and act differently about sex at age 35 than 65. As women age, our bodies change and so do our wants and needs,” says Sophocles. “While every woman’s journey is unique, it’s important to prioritize sexual health and wellness to maintain healthy relationships and ensuing sex lives.”
Dr. Sophocles provides the following tips for women at any stage:
- Early 20’s-late 20’s: Party on-but take note! As newfound independence is celebrated and new jobs, careers, and relationships form, so does the possibility of new sexual partners. Increased sexual activity can introduce higher levels of bacteria into the delicately balanced vaginal ecosystem and can throw off healthy levels of vaginal pH. So, do practice safe sex, urinate before and after sex, and take a daily vaginal probiotic like RepHresh Pro-B, which helps to balance out the good and bad bacteria in the vagina.
- 30’s: As many women focus on their future and building a family, one in eight couples struggle with infertility, so it’s important to stay on top of menstrual cycles and schedule regular OB/GYN appointments. When trying to conceive, make sure the lubricant you use is fertility-friendly, like Pre-Seed. Additionally, keep accurate pregnancy tests on hand that can provide an early result such as First Response.
- 40’s-50’s: Perimenopause and menopause mark these decades, signaling symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, vaginal dryness, and changes in sex drive which can mean painful sex. A vaginal, estrogen-free moisturizer like Replens soothes dry vaginal cells and lasts for 3-days after insertion.
- 60’s and beyond: As many find themselves ‘empty nesters,’ it’s a great time to focus on each other and shake things up in the bedroom to keep long term relationships exciting. Consider keeping a long-lasting, silicone lube like Replens Silky Smooth next to the bed to maximize comfort and eliminate painful sex.
“Regardless of age, women should be having healthy, satisfying and intimate connections with their partners,” adds Sophocles. “Don’t hesitate to bring up issues with your partner and communicate your needs – this will go a long way in ensuring a successful and happy relationship no matter what stage you are in life.”
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SOMERSET, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SHI International, one of North America’s largest IT solutions providers, has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2020. Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the awards list is based on an independent survey of over 75,000 U.S. employees—45,000 of which were women—that focused on issues relevant to women in the workplace and was designed to shed light on their experiences.
The participants assessed their companies’ efforts in handling topics relevant to women, including discrimination, family support, flexibility, parental leave, pay equity, and representation and careers. Additionally, participants were asked to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively on gender issues, from which only the recommendations of women were considered.
SHI, as the largest minority woman-owned business in the U.S., has long supported programs that empower women in the workplace. SHI’s employees founded WiSH (Women in SHI), an organization that aims to connect and celebrate the diversity of women in technology. Its series of events connects SHI employees, partners, and customers, and supports initiatives to foster a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, and equality.
“We’re grateful that women at SHI and across the industry view us as an ally in their careers and their desire for work-life balance,” said Thai Lee, President and CEO of SHI. “The heart of SHI has always been our employees, and so we take special care to ensure they have the time, space, and opportunities to grow and succeed over a long career with SHI.”
Learn more about the recognition and see a full list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2020.
ABOUT SHI
Founded in 1989, SHI International Corp. is an $11 billion global provider of technology products and services. Driven by the industry’s most experienced and stable sales force and backed by software volume licensing experts, hardware procurement specialists, and certified IT services professionals, SHI delivers custom IT solutions to Corporate, Enterprise, Public Sector, and Academic customers. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, SHI is the largest Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the U.S. and is ranked 10th among CRN’s Solution Provider 500 list of North American IT solution providers. For more information, visit https://www.SHI.com.
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SHI Blog: http://blog.SHI.com
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Rider celebrates 150 years of women
LAWRENCE, N.J. — Rider Women’s Leadership Council (RWLC), organized a networking session, a women’s giving challenge, and a panel discussion for an audience of mostly women on Rider’s Lawrenceville campus, yesterday.
The council is celebrating 150 years of women at Rider University. These women include current students, staff and faculty, family and friends, as well as alumnae.
Among many noteworthy women at yesterday’s function were: Joan Mazzotti, class of ’72, and chair of the women’s giving challenge and also former executive director of Philadelphia Futures; Dr. Erica Ryan, chair of gender and sexuality studies; Sharrie Williams, news anchor at 6 ABC, Action News and mentor and moderator at event; Meghan Holohan, class of ’99, ’01, and sales manager at Bloomberg LP; and Krishna Powell, class of ’05, and president of HR 4 Your Small Biz, LLC.
Following the networking segment, Mazzotti asked the audience for 100 per cent participation in making donations or pledges to the “Giving Challenge” to raise $15,000 for the council.
She notes, “This is our chance to pay it forward by ensuring that current and future generations of Rider women have the opportunities and resources they need to succeed in the 21st century. Our time is now. Never has women supporting women at Rider been more important.”
The challenge was surpassed within 10 minutes of asking.
Women supported each other from the start, with Williams mentoring current students and others who are interested in her career as a television news anchor.
Williams was also the moderator of the panel discussion, which was entitled: My style is my strength: Leadership from a place of authenticity.
The effort was a part of 2017 Homecoming celebration at the university. The event organizers recognized that “Rider women take the reins,” as they continue to support each other.