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by Elizabeth Foss Other Articles by Elizabeth Foss American Girl vs. American Girls 10/15/05 Every night, when I put my daughters to sleep, I snuggle next to them under the pink, rose-festooned canopy over their bed. We talk about all sorts of things and I stay until they drift off. During the quiet time before the blanket of sleep envelopes my little girls, I gaze through the semi-darkness at the dolls on the shelves opposite the bed. The dolls are lined up after a day of play, a beautiful, tangible testimony to the innocence of girlhood. They are American Girl dolls...
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Dear sirs and madams - As I look at my daughters' collections of a total of 4 AG dolls, Bitty Baby, Coconut, Licorice and many, many clothes and accessories, I now feel sorrow instead of joy. Toys that were meant to enhance their femininity and girlhood are now shrouded with the despicable choice of an organization American Girl has aligned itself with. My daughters monthly have gone to AG Club meetings at a Christian book store. Lots of her homeschooled friends begin studying periods of history through the AG books. I never expected nor found all that the company does...
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To all friends of strong, smart, and bold girls: Girls Inc. has empowered girls for over 141 years, first as Girls Clubs of America and since 1990 as Girls Incorporated. In centers across the country, generations of girls have learned their strengths, explored their worlds, prepared for productive, interesting lives, and offered each other the support necessary in dealing with the challenges of growing up. Grounded in research and tested in the field, Girls Inc. programs address the whole girl. They build her athletic skills and competitive spirit, nurture her ability and interest in science, math and technology, equip her...
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New York -- American Girl, manufacturer of a highly popular line of dolls and children's books, has become the target of conservative activists threatening a boycott unless the toy maker cuts off contributions to a youth organization that supports abortion rights and acceptance of lesbians. The protest is directed at an ongoing American Girl campaign in which proceeds from sales of a special "I Can" wristband help support educational and empowerment programs of Girls Inc., a national nonprofit organization which describes its mission as "inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold." American Girl, whose often patriotic products have long...
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American Girl Doll Maker Comes Under Fire for Supporting Abortion Email this article Printer friendly page by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com Editor October 12, 2005 Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Washington, DC -- Millions of young girls around the country play with American Girl dolls and millions more parents may buy the dolls or their extensive accessories as gifts this Christmas. However, a leading pro-life group says Mattel, the company that manufactures them, is teaming up with a group that backs abortion. Mattel is parterning with a group called Girls Inc. to sell a bracelet, the "I Can" band, which financially supports Girls Inc. Seventy...
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List of the Girls Inc Board of Directors Some surprises here. Wal-mart, Home Depot, Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson, .....maybe we need to be calling and emailing more than just American Girl. Are these corporations aware of what Girls Inc advocates? Girls Incorporated National Board of Directors 2005-2006 Val Ackerman, Founding President Women's National Basketball Association; New York, NY Susie Buffett, Community Volunteer, (Board Secretary) Omaha, NE Francis X. Burnes III, Former Managing Director (Retired) JP Morgan Chase; New York, NY Cathy Duffy, Chief Executive Officer (Region III Representative) Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire; Manchester, NH Michael L. Dweck, Managing...
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American Girl (owned by Mattel) is partnering with a group called Girls Inc. to sell a bracelet, the "I Can" band, which financially supports Girls Inc. Seventy cents of every purchase goes to Girls Inc. The band is sold on the American Girl webpage with a large ad and a link to the Girls Inc. webpage. In addition, the webpage says American Girl is giving $50,000 to Girls, Inc...
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