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Memorial Day madness: Yo-yo time for Wall Street
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Concert review: James Morrison (Video)
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Corruption fighter Patrick Fitzgerald resigns as U.S. Attorney in Chicago
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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
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Anarchists fail in Chicago but succeed in suburb during NATO 2012
Amanda Brozana
Amanda Leigh Brozana is the Communications Director for the National Grange. She is from Orwigsburg, Pa., and now lives in Washington, D.C.
Earning her B.A. in Communication Studies from Wilkes University in 2004, her M.A. in Journalism from the University of Mississippi in 2005 and completing her doctoral work in communication at the University of Alabama in 2008, Amanda reclaims her title as a former journalist, focusing on a variety of issues, including the difference between men and women, that she taught classes on as a college professor.
Featured Neighborhoods
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The Status Update
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Recent Entries by Amanda Brozana
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Heroic women of 9/11: Where are their memorials?
Published 6:31 p.m. September 9, 2011
Our collective memory has all-but-erased female heroism from the story of 9/11.
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DSK scandal worsens thanks to sloppy prosecution
Published 3:02 p.m. September 8, 2011
The deification and later condemnation of the victim in the Strauss-Kahn rape case raised questions about sexual assaults and who are worthy victims.
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Sexual assaults on subways pose a serious problem
Published 3:19 p.m. August 27, 2011
South Korean officials recently moved to reinstitute female-only subway cars in Seoul, citing a desire to stem sexual assaults and harassment on its mass transit lines.
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Maternity leave: U.S. lags far behind other industrialized countries
Published 4:03 p.m. August 21, 2011
Talk show host Mike Gallagher recently called maternity leave "a racket." His remarks reflect our nation's insensitivity to the realities of birth and care of a child.
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Gender diversity in the workplace may increase productivity
Published 6:45 p.m. August 14, 2011
After months of working an office of all women, the author looks forward to the addition of a man. Will he lead to greater productivity or a headache?
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Unplugging may be best move for a better body image
Published 5:41 p.m. August 11, 2011
Beauty may only be skin deep, but the drive to meet unrealistic beauty standards can end up hurting on a much deeper level.
