News & Press

4/29/13 4/29/13

Lilly's Blog: Ten Commandments for a Teenage Feminist

So you've decided to become a feminist? Awesome! Welcome to the club!

8/28/12 8/28/12

Lilly's Blog: Advice to Incoming First Year College Students

Former teen blogger Lilly is back with advice for new college students on how to make the most of their experience.

8/9/12 8/9/12

Lilly's Blog: The Trouble with Constant Apologizing

Concerned by a friend's penchant for penance, Lilly examines the culture of habitual apologies.

7/26/12 7/26/12

Lilly's Blog: An Open Letter to Adults About Teen Sexting, Sneakiness and Apathy

In which Lilly attempts to put a few adult worries to rest, "MythBusters" style.

7/12/12 7/12/12

Lilly's Blog: Q & A with Award Winning Author, Blogger, Activist & Shero Courtney Martin

In this dynamic interview, Lilly dishes with Courtney Martin on girls' perfectionism, social media, and banishing Renee Zellweger to a desert island.

6/27/12 6/27/12

Lilly's Blog: Stop Preparing Women to Be Victims & Start Holding Men Responsible for Violence

It is easier for us to talk about young women as victims than it is for us discuss the possibility of young men becoming perpetrators or witnesses of violence.

6/14/12 6/14/12

Lilly's First Rant: What I Wear Is None of Your Business

Lilly sounds off about a customer at her workplace who questions her clothing. Can girls be expected to celebrate their bodies when they are shamed for their sexuality?

5/31/12 5/31/12

Lilly's Blog: Ten Commandments for a Teenage Feminist

So you've decided to become a feminist? Awesome! Welcome to the club!

10/27/11 10/27/11

Lilly's Blog: The Real Reason Girls Wear Sexy Costumes on Halloween

In one of high school blogger Lilly's "greatest hits" blogs from 2009, she unveils a little-discussed reason why girls like revealing Halloween costumes.

7/6/10 7/6/10

Lilly's Blog: On Girls & Solitude - A Girl Alone is Not Lonely

Lilly explores the pressure girls face to avoid solitude. Why are so many girls uncomfortable with being alone?

6/21/10 6/21/10

Lilly's Blog: Stop Calling Girls & Women Whiners!

6/9/10 6/9/10

Lilly's Blog: Sad Girls Finish Last

High school senior Lilly explores the pressure girls face to be happy 24/7.

4/12/10 4/12/10

Lilly's Blog: Real Change or Real Clever? The New Plus-Size Craze in Fashion

3/28/10 3/28/10

Lilly's Blog: The Conflicting Messages Girls Get About Growing Up Too Fast

Girls are congratulated for achieving beyond the means of their age. Yet America is continuously outraged and shocked by girls who experiment with adult behavior.