News Round Up: August 9, 2010

Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking opponents fight Craigslist’s “adult services” ads (Washington Post)

Craigslist responds to Washington Post ad

Politics

Ms. Magazine on why reductions to food stamps are a feminist issue

Economy

Unemployment among single mothers and women of color are at their highest levels since the recession began (NWLC)

Women’s Leadership

Letitia Long becomes the first woman to head a major U.S. intelligence agency (AP)

Philanthropy

Corporate giving budgets hold steady in 2010 (Chronicle of Philanthropy)

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