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SC WIL welcomes blogs written by our readers. About once a month, we post an essay or two on topics we think would be of interest to WIL readers. Many of our blogs are written by local women, a few by national writers. Our writers are as varied as a sixth-grader, a businesswoman, a voting expert, a liberal journalist, and a conservative problem-solver. We think you’ll enjoy the variety of opinions expressed here.

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Women Leaders Working to Help Ensure Our Best Future

Historically, key inflection points have driven massive change resulting in the rise of great powers, periods of enlightenment and scientific discovery. Following COVID, our most recent inflection point, life did not turn out as optimistically as the…

The Revolutionary Power of Knitting

Not long ago, Michelle Obama posted a black-and-white photo of herself on Instagram, cozy in an armchair, a nearby side table displaying an adorable baby pic of Malia and Sasha. She is barefoot, dressed in…

Facing Gendered Ageism: How to Retain Senior Women Leaders

LA Glassford Older women in leadership roles can help fill the talent shortage, provide mentorship and sponsorship, serve as role models for other women within organizations interested in improving gender diversity and retention in…

New Leadership Prototype in Prime Minister’s Planned Departure

I was initially saddened to hear about the resignation of Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Prime Minister. Learning more about her reasons for moving on, however, my feelings changed to happiness. I applaud her decision to relinquish power when…

Fill the Pipeline

About Blimmin’ Time

A few months ago, a dear friend of mine in New Zealand phoned to give me some exciting news: her country had just made history as female lawmakers in Parliament became the majority for the first time. …

Steps Out of Homelessness

We often call the system of programs at Homeless No More “steps.” So it seemed especially fitting to share Mary’s story of the steps she’s taken on her journey out of homelessness. “Everything is about steps.” Mary said as she…