News & Press
VIDEO: Rachel Talks to Anderson Cooper About the Crisis of Bullying in America
Should Phoebe Prince's history of depression, or her past alleged bullying behavior, affect how we respond to her suicide? Here's what Rachel told Anderson Cooper on CNN.
Fiona's Blog: Q & A With Debora Spar, President of Barnard College
High school junior and guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein talks feminism and single-sex education with Barnard President Debora Spar.
When the Curse of the Good Girl Goes to College
Maddie, a GLI alumna and college freshman, reflects on what happens when "too nice" goes to college.
Why Am I So Angry at My Best Friend?
A letter from Rachel's inbox about friends growing apart, with Rachel's advice on how to deal.
Fiona's Blog: Remembering the Grandmother I Loved and Admired
High school junior Fiona remembers the grandmother who taught her about women's independence, and examines the pressure to grieve in the "right" way.
The Nine Most Common Myths About Bullying
We all think we’d recognize a bully if we saw one, but much of what we know about social aggression among kids is wrong. Last week, Rachel wrote a column for Newsweek exploring the most common myths about bullying.
Fiona's Blog: What's Wrong with a Guy Holding the Door for Me? Are Chivalry & Feminism Incompatible?
High school junior and guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein tackles the notion of chivalry in a modern world.
The Good, The Bad, and The Barbie
Award-winning young adult novelist Tanya Stone has written a new book about the doll, her extraordinary creator and the cultural phenomenon that is Barbie.
Fiona's Blog: Good Girls No More - A Girl's Guide to the Game
High school junior and weekly guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein reflects on the ways girls' athletics can break the Curse of the Good Girl.
Responding to the Bullycides: How We Can Stand Up & Honor Their Memories
What we can do, right now, to honor the tragic bullycides of Asher Brown, Tyler Clementi and others.
Fiona's Blog: The Cost of a Mean Girl World
High school junior Fiona takes on the world of frenemies and hidden agendas among girls.
Guest Blog: Consequences & Connection - What to Do if Your Child is the Cyberbully
Dr. Justin Patchin, Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, advises parents on how to respond to a cyberbullying teen.
Fiona's Blog: Where Does a Diet End & an Eating Disorder Begin?
High school junior and weekly guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein asks: Are girls and women with full-blown eating disorders the only ones with problems?
Q & A with Trudy Ludwig, Author of "Confessions of a Former Bully"
The children's book author is back with a new book that takes the bully's perspective and offers new strategies for kids and adults.
Fiona's Blog: Operation Scarlet - How Periods Prepare Girls for a Life of Covert Activity
This week, high school junior and weekly guest blogger Fiona sounds off on the secrecy surrounding periods.