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Housework Gap Closes for Dual-Earner Couples

By Rosalind C. Barnett & Caryl Rivers ● Commentary ● November 26, 2004

For a treat after the Thanksgiving meal, our commentators serve up a feast of statistics about men in dual-earner couples. Not only are these guys doing a lot more work around the house, they’re even thinking up things to do with the kids.

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Suffragists Knew How to Make a Stir on Holidays

By Laura Schenone ● Uncategorized ● November 25, 2004

If Thanksgiving finds you basting the turkey and feeling tied to the stove, take heart. Laura Schenone’s backward glance at suffrage cookbooks reveals a proud tradition of female radicals in the kitchen.

Sarah Hale Wrote Recipe for Today’s National Feast

By Laura Schenone ● Uncategorized ● November 27, 2003

Today, as we turn to the kitchen to roast our turkeys, bake pumpkin pies and gather loved ones for this national day of thanks, let’s take a moment to remember a 19th century woman who deserves most of the credit for inventing this holiday.

Thanks to You, Our Women’s eNews Reader

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Arts & Culture ● November 26, 2003

Editor in Chief Rita Henley Jensen thanks Women’s eNews readers, with a special mention of those 1,500 who responded to this year’s survey. She also explains how the responses have changed aspects of the news service.

Hunger Experts Focus on Giving Power to Women

By Marianne Sullivan ● Arts & Culture ● November 25, 2003

Thanksgiving spurs donations to hunger drives. But experts say charity isn’t the solution. What’s needed is an increase of the power of women, the malnourished majority in both the United States and around the world.

Pro Chefs Balance Work and Family in the Kitchen

By Courtney Febbroriello ● Commentary ● November 27, 2002

On Thanksgiving, cooking the feast remains women’s work for those who get paid top dollar and for those who do it without pay. Could it be because the holiday is really about maintaining relationships? Also, thousands in Mexico protest unsolved murders.

Thanksgiving Recipe Guaranteed to Make the Day

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Arts & Culture ● November 23, 2000

Women are working working working at paid jobs in this economic boom. And hurray for our economic independence. But, by the way, who is doing the shopping, cooking and cleaning for this holiday? Here are some ingredients to lighten the load.