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The New York Times: A recent gala, held at Gotham Hall in Midtown, faced more than the usual challenges. It was the first of its kind for the New York Women’s Foundation, which will give away $2.75 million this year in a troubling economic climate.

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San Diago Union Tribune, Op-Ed: This has been like no other year for bringing the issue of women and power to the attention of the American public. Hillary Clinton's competitive bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, followed by John McCain's strategic selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate, has made crystal clear the power and influence of women in the political arena today.

Women's eNews, Commentary: Swanee Hunt's passion is helping women move into political leadership. As she became involved in grassroots organizing, she began to think big about influencing politics as a major donor. First in a series on women funding serious political change.

PhilanthroMedia Blog: By focusing specifically on helping women and girls, women’s funds hope to make substantial inroads into improving the lives of families.

Women's eNews: The woes of mega banks and U.N. proceedings dominated headlines this week while social-justice activists gathered in the nation's financial capital to discuss the intensifying pressures on low-income women struggling for survival.

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U.S. News & World Report: Angelina Jolie isn't the only woman wielding her philanthropic power. As a result of their growing earning power, wealth, and financial control, women have surpassed men as the biggest givers, leading to shifts in how the philanthropic world operates.

Helena Independent Record: Two economists have offices side by side. A woman is the senior economist. The other, a man, is the junior economist. Who would you ask for help?

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The Miami Herald, Op-Ed: Even at the beginning of the economic downturn, more women than men, and more African Americans and Latinos than whites, were caught in the sub-prime mortgage trap. Now that the crisis has escalated, we must expect that the negative repercussions for women -- especially women of color -- will escalate as well.

Monterey Herald: Networking, mentors, juggling, bonding are all part of a business woman’s life

The Guardian, Commentary: The true asymmetry of the Georgian conflict is that suffering was shared unequally, with women and children worst off.

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