Even though I didn’t know Yeardley Love, I feel that we had a lot in common. Our early lives were both marked by privilege. We both discovered and tested our strength in the burgeoning world of female athletics. We both went away to college — looking forward to bright futures as strong, able women — and were drawn to charismatic athletes from similar worlds of affluence and entitlement. Read full article > >

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Yeardley Love’s story — and mine

‘Listen to this photograph,” Aaron Huey wrote to his friends on Facebook. The National Geographic photojournalist was not conflating technologies. A link to the new site Cowbird opened onto a huge black-and-white photograph of two women bending and curving their bodies toward each other. Between their outstretched arms, more women crowd on a couch, one mid-guitar-strum. As soon as the page opens, an audio track begins to play. The melancholy voices sing a ballad, as a guitar is strummed slowly in the background. Read full article > >

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Cowbird sets photos to song

For a candidate with virtually no staff and who tends to talk off the cuff, Rick Santorum has been nearly gaffe-free. However, this evening might have been his first, and it comes at a time when he is trying to convince voters he is more than “just” a social conservative. Read full article > >

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Jennifer Rubin: Santorum says ‘other types of emotions’ could preclude women in combat

Anglicans opposed to the ordination of women bishops are refused concessions they said would secure their place in the Church of England.

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Women bishop concessions rejected

Two US women tourists and their Egyptian guide who were kidnapped in the south of Egypt’s Sinai peninsula have been released, security sources say.

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Sinai gunmen release US tourists

RICHMOND — The Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would require women to have an ultrasound before an abortion, the first of several legislative measures this year that are expected to dramatically alter abortion law in the state. Read full article > >

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It was approaching 11 p.m. at the Hyatt hotel bar here on Sunday, and reporters covering Newt Gingrich’s campaign were enjoying a few drinks when a familiar figure approached. Gingrich put a hand on the shoulders of two women at the table and imparted a big scoop. “There’s a new poll coming out,” he announced. “I’m within five points of Romney. . . . I’ve got all the momentum.” Read full article > >

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The end of the road for Newt Gingrich?

First lady Michelle Obama joined Labor Secretary Hilda Solis Monday to propose an expansion to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that would give more job protection to military caregivers. The proposed rules would allow spouses, parents and children of service members to care for their loved ones, attend military functions, or deal with child care and family finances “without fear of losing their jobs,”Solis said. Read full article > >

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Michelle Obama, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis propose more job protection for military caregivers

Like our love, women’s anger — the simmering rage toward our families, our mates and assorted males that can turn even the calmest woman’s expression into The Death Look — is always there. Even when it’s the last thing on our minds. Read full article > >

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The rage behind a woman’s stare

Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova convincingly, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to win the Australian Open and take over the women’s No. 1 ranking.

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Straight Sets: Azarenka Powers Past Sharapova, Claims No. 1 Ranking

Women behaving badly, star-studded bombs, and physical handicaps

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2012 Sundance Trends

Amid all the political commentary these days, Joanne Bamberger is noticing more female voices in the pundit chorus. They may not be the best known analysts or in the “Meet the Press” crowd, but these women have large followings, expansive networks and are discussing the political issues of the day. They come from the ranks of female writers often called “mommy bloggers.” Read full article > >

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PunditMom breaks down the political evolution of mommy bloggers

With entries about women and drugs.

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Senate Hopeful’s Name Was on Offensive Blog

A Marine accused of killing unarmed Iraqi women and children pleaded guilty Monday to dereliction of duty in a deal that will mean a maximum of three months confinement and end the largest and longest-running criminal case against U.S. troops to emerge from the Iraq War.

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Marine Accepts Plea Deal in Iraqi Civilian Deaths

Italian authorities say the bodies of two women have been found on the wreck on the cruise ship Costa Concordia, as fuel pumping is set to begin.

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More bodies found on cruise ship