-The explanation for a scarcity of plus-size fashion is more complicated than sizeism. [ New York Times ]
-The 10 worst moments of 2010 for women in politics. [ Jezebel ]
-Senator Blanche Lincoln fights for funding to help end childhood obesity . [ Politico ]
-A new report shows that health care reform will be especially beneficial for women . [ Washington Post ]
-A laudatory film about Hugh Hefner glosses over his more questionable influences on culture. [ Salon ]
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