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And the winner is … Michael Pollan!
February 26, 2009
Thanks to all our faithful readers who shared their excitement at the nomination of “Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth” for a…
February 16, 2009
We’re pleased to announce the winners of the “Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy & Birth” book giveaway: Jamie and Jill. We were so impressed…
Women, Action & The Media: Register Now for WAM!
February 12, 2009
Time is running out for early registration for the annual Women, Action & the Media (WAM!) conference in Cambridge, Mass., March 27-29…
“Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy & Birth”: Awards, Accolades & A Book Giveaway
February 10, 2009
“Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy & Birth” has received a number of accolades from doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas and, of course, women who…
A History of Menstrual Activism
February 10, 2009
A recent issue of the journal Health Care for Women International includes the article “From Convenience to Hazard: A Short History of…
“Yes Means Yes”: All Aboard the Virtual Book Tour
February 2, 2009
It’s about time we wrote about the new book “Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power & A World Without Rape.”…
Twitter With Our Bodies, Ourselves
January 28, 2009
Yes, OBOS has finally joined Twitter. Or, more precisely, Judy Norsigian, OBOS co-founder and executive director, has joined Twitter. You can find…
Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned From “Our Bodies, Ourselves”
January 22, 2009
Amy Sedaris appeared on “Chelsea Lately” to discuss her book “I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence,” but the conversation quickly turns…
Our Small Town, Ourselves: The Return of “Friday Night Lights”
January 17, 2009
Just in time for the third season of “Friday Night Lights,” BuzzSugar looks at the five most essential episodes, including the one…
“The Joy of Sex” and “Our Bodies, Ourselves”: Mmm Mmm Good
January 5, 2009
We’re only five days into 2009, but I’m hedging my bets that Ariel Levy’s article in The New Yorker on the new…
A New Year Review of Women’s Health Heroes
January 1, 2009
Among the many luminaries who died in 2008 are women who made significant contributions in the areas of women’s health and hospice care…
Event: Judy Norsigian in Nashville Tomorrow for Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting Choices Event
December 12, 2008
As the resident Nashvillian, I wanted to remind you that OBOS director Judy Norsigian will be in Nashville this weekend for an…
Remembering Pamela Morgan, OBOS Founder
December 11, 2008
Pamela Morgan, one of the founders of Our Bodies Ourselves, died Nov. 17. She was 59. Over at OBOS, we’ve posted remembrances…
Emotional Effects of Pregnancy After Infertility or Loss: An Interview With Jen Dozer
December 8, 2008
When a woman becomes pregnant after experiencing infertility, those around her are likely to expect nothing short of complete joy. Pregnancy, after…
Quick Hit: OBOS’ Judy Norsigian on TV this Weekend
December 5, 2008
Catch Judy Norsigian, executive director of Our Bodies Ourselves, on the cable television program “Seeking Solutions with Suzanne” Dec. 7 at 6…
Quick Hit: OBOS on Jay Parini’s List of Influential Books
December 1, 2008
Middlebury College professor, poet and author Jay Parini has a new book out — “Promised Land: Thirteen Books That Changed America.” I…
November 24, 2008
Women’s Health Activist Newsletter: Check out the November/December issue of the Women’s Health Activist newsletter, a publication from the National Women’s Health…
Throw “Our Bodies, Ourselves” on the Yule Log? Only With Stephen Colbert
November 20, 2008
(11.29.12) Ed. note: Tell Stephen Colbert and The Colbert Report to send “Our Bodies, Ourselves” to Congress this holiday season! All that Super PAC…
The System is the Problem: Where the U.S. Ranks on Infant Mortality
November 18, 2008
“President-Elect Obama’s healthcare reform proposals have focused intensely on two key questions: How much would reform cost and how many people would…
Google Changes Policy, Allows Anti-Abortion Religious Groups to Buy Ads
September 24, 2008
Individuals using Google to find information on abortion will now see paid advertisements from anti-abortion religious groups. Google last week revised its…
The Best and Worst Moments in Women’s Health: What’s Your Take?
September 23, 2008
The publication of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” made Health magazine’s list of best and worst moments in women’s health — as one of…
