News Round Up: August 17, 2010

Economy
Huffingtonpost blog post details new report showing single moms are bearing the brunt of the economic crisis

Ending southern Europe’s sexism may be key to integrating its economy with the northern part of the continent (New York Times)

Politics
Progressive EMILY’s List releases an antidote to conservative Sarah Palin’s ‘Mama Grizzlies’ (Politico)

Leadership
Research shows informal networks at companies are disenfranchising women rather than helping them (Reuters)

The Guardian reviews latest theories showing gender differences are due to socialization, not genetics

Health
Slate takes a look at ella, the latest emergency contraceptive approved by the FDA
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