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Author: Anita Finlay

Hoffman, Heroin and Addiction

An excerpt of my guest appearance on The Jerry Doyle Show, as radio talk show host Jerry Doyle and I … More

Drug Abuse and Addiction, The Jerry Doyle Show

The Inspiration of Nelson Mandela

As the world mourns the passing of Nelson Mandela, I would like to take a moment to reflect on some … More

Magnificent, Courageous “Batkid” Reminds of the Joys of Giving and Thanksgiving

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the touching, beautiful story of five-year old Miles Scott, in remission after a three-year … More

Veteran’s Day Needs To Include Women Leaders In War

“Nancy Wake, “the White Mouse” and the most decorated woman of the 1939-45 war, disliked people messing around with her … More

Irena Sendler, Nancy Wake, World War II

Becoming Barbie — In Just 37 Seconds

Laura Willard posted a great video on Upworthy that has since gone viral, entitled See Why We Have An Absolutely Ridiculous Standard … More

AnitaFinlay, Barbie, Laura Willard

#BraveGirlsWant — Support for The Brave Girls Alliance!

By Anita Finlay:  The Brave Girls Alliance is a magnificent group of women of all ages working to take back mainstream media … More

#BraveGirlsWant, Brave Girl Alliance

Kim Kardashian, Big Media and the Infantilization of America

After giving a speech on the effects of media bias (a light topic, I know!), a student asked, “How is anyone … More

Chris Hedges, Kim Kardashian, Scott Rasmussen

Mother’s Day – An Appreciation

My mom has long been my hero.  Her tireless work ethic, impish sense of humor and Saks’ Fifth Avenue style … More

Anita Finlay, inspiration, Mother's Day, Women's History

Of Mothers and Journeys

One year ago, I became a published author. DIRTY WORDS ON CLEAN SKIN detailed my journey from fearful news junkie to … More

Anita Finlay, Christiane Amanpour, Dirty Words On Clean Skin, Hillary Clinton, Mother's Day

Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” vs. Beyoncé and Big Media – Objectification Wins Every Time

Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” YouTube has gone viral with over 30 million views and tells us that women are their … More

Beyoncé Knowles, Gabby Douglas, Michelle Obama, Objectification of Women, Sheryl Sandberg

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