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  • Let Penn State Be a Lesson..

    As a voracious Shine! reader, I have come across articles that upset me from time to time, that's a given. However, I could not believe my eyes when I saw an article today on the Penn State molestation rulings by the NCAA; Joe Paterno's family had the gall to say that the ruling is unfair, that it "defames JoePa's legacy." Now, I started to make this article just a rant against the Paterno family... ...

  • Can't We All Just Get Along? Mom on Mom Internet Violence Is Out of Control.

    Okay, Shine readers, I'm about to ask an awkward, difficult question. Why do so many mothers feel that they have the right to make decisions for all mothers? I'm not just talking about the big issues, either. I understand why there is such fervor attached to issues of breastfeeding, corporal punishment (spanking), and vaccination. These are issues that deeply affect the physical and mental health of a child. I'm not here to debate any of these issues (and I hope no one in the comments will try). ...

  • User Post: I Want My Words Back! or, Why Must Fat Women Call Themselves Curvy?

    Well, here I am again with another gripe… this time about a Fashion and Beauty issue. I have just one question to ask… Why do fat women insist on calling themselves curvy or voluptuous? I was reading the Shine article Dress for Your Chest Size: Expert tips on finding the most flattering fit for

  • Open Letter to Shine: Why Do You Never Post Pro-Spanking Opinion Pieces?

    Hi, everyone. This week, I have a new question for everyone to consider… Why does Shine NEVER place pro-spanking articles on the main feed for Parenting? If this forum is meant to be a true reflection of all women and all outlooks, then why are all the discipline articles we see slanted toward non

  • Calling Piper Weiss: In Support of Carolyn Bourne, The "Mother-In-Law From Hell"

    Yesterday, Shine contributor Piper Weiss posted a story called: Mother-in-law Sends Worst Email Ever to Bride: Forgivable? Now, I don't mean to pick on Ms. Weiss, but this was one of the worst examples of inflammatory, biased and un-researched writing I have seen in quite some time. Restraining myse

  • Why Are People So Judgemental of Alternative Families?

    Today, my home-schooled ten year old daughter cried for an hour because her new friend, let's call her "Katie," called to break up their friendship...Why? Because my fiancee and I share a home with my ex-husband (my daughter's father), and Katie's father thinks that is immoral. What?!?! This man is