New Moon articles from January 2007

New Moon archives from January 2007

Dear Congress.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... Welcome to Dear Luna. Notice something different? For this issue we asked girls to write to Congress about their concerns. These are only a few of the dozens of Letters we received from girls asking for changes in how Congress addresses health...

Draw Luna.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... Luna is the spirit of New Moon. What do you think she looks like? Every girl's idea is different, and that's the way we like it. Let your imagination run wild and send us a drawing! I think Luna is a dream catcher who catches bad dreams and...

Ask a Girl.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... Ask a Girl is an advice column for you and by you. we help each other and take our problems seriously. Dear Ask a Girl, People are always asking me where I go to college or what kind of car I have, and it's because I look older than I...

Breaking boundaries: walk out and take a stand.(Go, Girl!)
January 1, 2007... This past year has been a year to remember for me--a year full of immigration marches, chants, and pride. As a 16-year-old living in a Hispanic community, I'm proud to say, "Viva Mexico!" Although I've never lived in Mexico, my parents are...

A shining moon ... hopes for peace.(Global Village: Israel)
January 1, 2007... What's a typical Israeli's life like? It's hard to say! Israel is only 59 years old, and it's a mixture of ancient history and modern life. Israelis come from all over the world and bring many different cultures and customs. Some families have...

A woman's place is in the house ... and the Senate!(Women's Work)(Interview)
January 1, 2007... This issue is our letter to Congress--but in this article, two women leaders get to say something to us! Read on to meet two women who represent YOU in Congress--Senator Susan Collins of Maine and Representative Jan Schakowsky of Illinois! ...

Courage in the dark: a flame for human rights.(Herstory)(Biography)
January 1, 2007... Can you imagine a woman with the nickname of "Topolino," meaning "Little Mouse," staring injustice in the face and fighting for the release of political prisoners? Ginetta Sagan got her nickname of "Little Mouse" because she was less than five...

Honoring the "little mouse".
January 1, 2007... Italy honored Ginetta with the "Grande Ufficiale del Merito della Repubblica Italiana"--Order to the Merit of the Italian Republic--which recognizes outstanding public service. Also, President Bill Clinton presented her with the U.S....

Horses in my heart: taking action for animals!
January 1, 2007... Thousands of years ago, most horses ran free. Some of them became our friends and companions, carrying people on their backs and helping us plow the land. But wild horses still roam the western U.S., and Congress has protected them for more...

Around the world and back: why foreign policy matters.
January 1, 2007... We girls know our government's laws affect us. For example, U.S. law says all kids need to receive an education. But U.S. laws affect people in other countries, too. The way a country formally interacts with other countries is called foreign...

Where are the women? Girls say they want to see more!
January 1, 2007... The wage gap: you see women when you're walking down the street, when you're grocery shopping, and when you're at school. But look at Hollywood, big corporations, or the government-spotting women is kind of like playing "Where's Waldo?" Read...

Princess Academy.(Check it Out!)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2007... Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Reviewed by Sage Kohnstamm, Girls Editorial Board Member Miri is pretty happy with her life on Mount Eskel, where she lives with her pa and her sister, Marda. But Miri's life turns upside down when the king...

Save the Internet! Bigger isn't necessarily better.
January 1, 2007... Imagine this: your best friend moves away. Luckily, she keeps an online journal, so every day you sit down at your computer to read it. Today, her journal takes a long time to load. You tap your feet, glance through the newspaper lying on the...

How "normal" are you? Girls speak up about health.(Body Language)
January 1, 2007... When it comes to your health, what do you think is normal? In 2004 and 2005, we at the Girl Scout Research Institute conducted a national study called The New Normal? What Girls Say About Healthy Living. We wanted to bring girls' voices to the...

Third-party candidates: the more, the merrier?(Fiction)(Short story)
January 1, 2007... IT ALL STARTED at the first televised presidential debate. I was in the audience, awed that my gig at the middle school newspaper got me into one of the biggest political events of the year. I found a seat and got out my reporter's notebook...

Voice box: welcome to voice box, where we discuss hot topics. This time, we're talking about lowering the voting age.
January 1, 2007... I think everyone 13 or older should get a full vote. Just because a person is young doesn't mean she doesn't have good ideas. If society expects young people to follow the same laws as adults, we should have just as much say as anyone once we...

Cat tails.(Comic)
January 1, 2007... TSIVY! HEY, TSIVY! Argh... I can't believe it... Uh, Tsivy? Why'd you'd just slam the door on Marcia? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tsivy! Hey, I finally caught up with you! !?! I have some policy change I wanna discuss...

We're just warming up: get ready for a melt-down.(Science Side Effects)
January 1, 2007... Have you ever heard of the greenhouse effect? Does it really have anything to do with greenhouses? Well, sort of. The greenhouse effect compares Earth's ability to capture and store heat to a greenhouse. When light passes through greenhouse...

Experiment!
January 1, 2007... Try this experiment to see how the greenhouse effect works. You'll need... * shoe box (any size) * scissors * pencil * black paint * paintbrush * 2 ice cubes * water for rinsing the paint brush * plastic...

How aggravating!(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... How Aggravating! is where we voice our opinions about what's unfair to girls and women. What makes you mad? What drives you crazy? What's unfair in your life? Tell us about it! See page 8 for submission details. At my school, whenever...

Howling at the moon.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... Howl out your moments of power and sing about the good things in your life! How do you make life better for girls? Do you know someone who creates equality? What do you see that's inspiring? Tell us about if! See page 8 for submission...

Luna's Art Gallery.
January 1, 2007... Welcome to Luna's Art Gallery! We're proud to present the work of two fabulous artists. I drew this picture because no matter how different we are, we're all from the same place.We all share this Earth. Kathryn Knapp, 13 Tennessee...

Hide and go seek.(Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2007... Hide and Go Seek Run! Stop! Hide! There, the perfect spot. She crouches unseen under the mossy cover of a forest so old. Trying to contain the age-old Child's laughter, Roused by her energetic...

Hope.(Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2007... Hope Hope is what most have lost in their scared, frantic, and troubled minds. Hope is a whisper from the trees at night, just loud enough to hear. Hope is a thought, drowning in the deep black sea, trying to...

Brochure Brigade.(Inside the Moon)
January 1, 2007... Thanks to Emily from Pennsylvania, Athena from Connecticut, Indigo from California, and Natalie from Massachusetts, who requested New Moon brochures to hand out to their friends. You make our day, girls! If you'd like brochures, email...

Write your own letter!(Inside the Moon)
January 1, 2007... Did this issue inspire you to write to congress? We hope so! We printed as many girls' opinions as possible in this magazine, but we bet you have even MORE ideas and stories you'd like to share with congress. So write out YOUR letter on a...

You said ...(Inside the Moon)
January 1, 2007... six years ago, a Girls Inc. survey found that 47% of girls agreed with the statement, "People don't think girls are good leaders. But in 2006, Girls Inc. did another survey, and this time only 35% of the girls reported noticing that stereotype....

In the wild ...(Comic)
January 1, 2007... Dear Congress person, I'm not thrilled with the stickers on fruit. They bug me. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First, you have to peel them off when you're in a hurry to eat your fruit. This is annoying. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The last word.
January 1, 2007... "The human heart is the first of democracy. It is where embrace our questions. Can we be equitable? Can we be generous? Can we listen with our whole beings, not just our minds, and offer our attention rather than our opinion? And do we have...