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Books falling in young adult fiction category, which are marketed to 12-to-17 year-olds, have become a hot market as sales enjoyed a 30 percent growth during the recession. Girls, who are majority of young adult fiction readers, want cool girls or fictional heroines. Insights on some the favorite young adult fiction stories are also given.

Afghan women have started making progress in their efforts to implement social change despite the obstacles and dangers. Their vocations span a range of fields, from women entrepreneurs, midwives, community leaders, and military leaders. Details of their stories are also presented.

Crisis pregnancy centers (CPC) have been located near the most heavily targeted abortion clinics in order to perform its main mission of dissuading women from having abortion. Anti-abortion extremist have frequented CPC and sometimes tried to dissuade women from having an abortion. Insights on the deceptive tactics of many CPCs are also given.

An excerpt from the story 'Snakes' by Danielle Evans is presented. 'Snakes' is included in his short-story collection 'Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self.'

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has drafted strategies on food reform and launched a 'Let's Move!' initiative to fight childhood obesity through fresh food choices and daily exercises. Her campaign was among projects led by women trying to change the American way of planting, producing and preparing food. Why men get the credits for their efforts is also discussed.

The TV drama 'Mad Men' has become a great example of feminist TV and has been a hot topic on feminist blogging community and offices. The drama was praised for its strong female characters and also criticized for its nostalgic rendering of the quiet days of permitted workplace hatred for women. How it portrayed the chauvinistic world of 1960's advertising is also discussed.

The treatment of underage girls selling sex on the streets as criminals has generated vigorous debate and concrete actions across the United States. New York, as well as Connecticut, Washington and Illinois, have recently passed laws that decriminalize prostituted children. Insights on the efforts of activists against sex trafficking in the U.S. are also given.

Workplace experiences of a number of waitresses in the U.S. are discussed along with how they relate with customers and deal with issues such as diversity. Some of these waitresses also explain factors that have led them to like their job.

The manner women leaders in New Mexico's agricultural communities manage and maintain acequias or water-sharing systems can be followed as an example on how water should be consumed. In these agricultural communities, water is deemed not as commodities but as shared resources. Lobbying efforts of women leaders to secure regulation and water rights for acequias are also discussed.

The high incidence of sexually transmitted infections has led feminists to tackle men's health. Considering that most women have heterosexual relations, they are encouraged to obtain medically accurate information and to take part in dialogues about vaccination policies and sexual health-care. Heeding these suggestions could ensure overall health of communities.

Many U.S. bishops have been apparently losing their understanding of the separation of church and state in light of their opposition to the Congress' health care reform bill. Meanwhile, opinions of most U.S. Catholics regarding reproductive health do not conform with those of bishops. How bishops influence the Stupak-Pitts amendment, a legislation that restricts abortion, is also discussed.

Brooksley Born issued a concept release document which warned about inadequate transparency in trading at the over the counter financial derivatives market in 1998. The federal government acted to hinder Born's study on the derivatives market action. The ensuing economic repercussions of these actions are discussed.

Proposals that could benefit women employees, which compose nearly half of all U.S. paid workers, are discussed. A stop in dependence of employee benefits on full-time work, costly health insurance charges, and unfair taxation is suggested. On the other hand, facilitation of paid leaves, health insurance with flexible hours, and high-quality child care is promoted.

Dr. George Tiller was a pro-choice supporter who specialized in abortion, believing that it was a way to help women who are carrying dead fetuses or fetuses with severe abnormalities. Tiller had had his share of anti-abortion terrorism and court cases, but feminist advocates support his causes as an abortion doctor. Tiller was shot dead outside a church in Kansas.

Underground Railroad is an inconspicuous two-bedroom apartment in Baghdad, Iraq that serves as a refuge for abused Iraqi women. The women's support network was founded in 2004 by Yanar Mohammed, head of the Organization of Women FreedomEs Freedom. Women rescued by Underground were violence and rape victims, while others escaped honor killing.

Mothers are increasingly joining the online community with their blog postings, which reflect their stand and beliefs on issues such as paid maternity leave and finding jobs. Blogs are also used by mothers to express their feminist thoughts and political involvements. Other details on mothers' use of blogs in activism are discussed.

Eating disorders in women signify deeper social or psychological problems. It also emerges due to perfectionist attitudes caused by external influences, particularly the media.

Reforming the health care system in the US is becoming more urgent due to the rising costs of health care. The administration of US President Barack Obama is moving to create a streamlined health system focused on prevention.

Hilda Solis, the first Latina to head the US Department of Labor, is expected to enforce fair treatment and advance the interests of all American workers. Solis was brought up in the labor union and women's movements.

The economic downturn in the US is affecting both men and women equally and thus requires recovery plans that benefit both sexes. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act offers assistance to women workers t hrough aid to state and local governments and the health care industry.

Excerpts from the works 'Existing at the Center, Watching from the Edges: Mandalas' and 'And the World Changed: Contemporary Stories by Pakistani Women' are presented. The author describes how she has lived seeing various wars, including those in Pakistan and Afghanistan and the Vietnam War, and the injustices they have caused.

The comeback of the Taliban in Afghanistan has resulted to the violation of women's rights as women are targeted by Taliban members, who enforce strict measures on the women's role in society. Details on women's rights violations and the situation of Afghan women who fight for their rights are discussed.

Immigration in the United States has long been a concern as immigrants' children, who were born in the United States, are often left behind when their illegal immigrant parents get deported. Details on issues faced by unauthorized immigrants and push for immigration reform on permanent residency of unauthorized immigrants are discussed.

President Barack Obama is planning to address early childhood education with a $10-billion program that will give low-income kids access to such system, as well as emphasis on toddlers and at-risk children. Details about the importance of providing a quality environment for early childhood development are discussed.

Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, says that he is a feminist and has appointed women advocates in his Cabinet. Feminist leaders and activists share their thoughts about their visions on pushing for feminism, which include equal representation, equal pay, women's studies courses and passing of the Equal Rights Amendment.

The manner in which several crisis pregnancy centers (CPCS), expected to counsel students about possible pregnancies, are actually promoting their anti-abortion and sexual abstinence agenda is discussed.

Incidents of sexual assaults and rape of women military personnel and the ensuing cover-ups to avoid scandals are discussed. They highlight the unfair treatment of women by the Department of Defense and the Pentagon.

The Catholic Church's strict adherence to the outdated anti-contraception concept of its 1968 publication 'Humanae Vitae' is criticized. It seems to alienate the faithful, endanger public health and also undermine the moral credibility of the Church.

Tips are provided by financial expert Suze Orman on several ways in which women can effectively save money.