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2012: My Year Without New Clothes or Cosmetics

1/6/12 8:06am by Morra Aarons Mele
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Clothes Hangers

In 2012, I will not buy myself any new items of clothing. Nor will I buy any discretionary cosmetics or skin care items. Want to join me?  Read more >

What President Clinton, Maternal Health and Blogging Have in Common

9/26/11 7:00am by Morra Aarons Mele
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Morra Aarons Mele, President Bill Clinton, and Emily McKhann of The Motherhood

In the past 11 years, the Clinton Global Initiative, led by former President Bill Clinton, has commanded 194 "commitments" -- promises from corporations, NGOs, and world leaders -- totaling $6.5 billion in aid given to make the world a better place. This year, almost 32% of the commitments directly impact women and girls.  Read more >

Social Media, Gender, and Revolution

8/1/11 9:35am by Morra Aarons Mele
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Tahrir Square by Valerian Mazataud/ZUMA Press.

It's been amazing to see how the aftermath of what is called the Arab Spring has allowed gender norms of Egyptian women to start shifting. At least, that is how it’s portrayed in the Western media.  Read more >

How Much Is a Babysitter Worth to Your Health & Marriage?

7/6/11 12:57pm by Morra Aarons Mele
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Toy Airplane

A small hint of silver lining to the Great Recession is that the national average for an hour of babysitting has decreased by 50 cents from $9.80 in 2008 to $9.30 in 2011, according to Care.com. This rate, however, varies wildly by location, and many of us in major metropolitan areas pay between $12-$16 an hour for sitting. In Boston, the country’s most expensive childcare market, I’ll pay between $15-$17 an hour for an occasional sitter.  Read more >

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Full Name
Morra Aarons-Mele
Member Since
February 2006
About Me: 

Morra Aarons Mele is the founder of Women Online, a consulting firm for companies, not for profits and political campaigns seeking to mobilize women online. She is a blogger and former political consultant. Morra’s Internet experience spans politics and the private sector. She is the Co-Founder of the non-profit Role/Reboot. During the 2004 Presidential Election, Morra was the Director of Internet Marketing for the Democratic National Committee. Morra worked in various roles at leading online companies, including iVillage.com and iVillage UK. Morra has degrees from Harvard and Brown University. She is active in local politics, and represented Washington, DC’s ANC for Ward 2B. She lives near Boston with her husband, children, and menagerie.

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