Rebecca Benston - Yahoo! Voices

The Audacity of Hype: What Exactly About Obama Are We Impressed With?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Benston) — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:03:33 EDT

Opinion on voting and how our society has come to place value on so many of the wrong aspects of an individual's qualifications.

Contributor: Rebecca Benston
Published: May 30, 2008

Is Anyone Paying Attention?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Benston) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:40:02 EDT

This article is about the irresponsibility of today's young celebrities and how it contributes to the corruption of the youths who idolize them.

Contributor: Rebecca Benston
Published: Dec 20, 2007

Recipe for a Passable Blog

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Benston) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:19:00 EDT

One author's no-nonsense advice on how to blog.

Contributor: Rebecca Benston
Published: Jul 10, 2007

PublishAmerica: A Real Publisher

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Benston) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 16:53:00 EDT

As a writer, I am more concerned with the story than how it reaches the shelf. I read what appeals to me and feel confident that I can be the judge of what is good and what is not. Attacking a publisher is simply not necessary.

Contributor: Rebecca Benston
Published: Nov 01, 2006

Soldiers in Iraq Deserve the Support of the American People

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Benston) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:39:00 EDT

Although I have my own feelings about whether or not we should still be over in Iraq, I can recognize and appreciate that someone is over there doing their job so that I can be over here doing what I do.

Contributor: Rebecca Benston
Published: Oct 25, 2006

The Lack of Maternity Fashion for Plus Size Pregnant Women

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Benston) — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 19:55:00 EDT

When I was pregnant, I struggled with trying to find outfits that didn't make me look like a New Year's Day float. Everywhere I turned, the sizes of maternity clothes barely went high enough to cover my rear when I wasn't pregnant.

Contributor: Rebecca Benston
Published: Oct 01, 2006

Local News Sometimes Irresponsible

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Rebecca Benston) — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 19:54:00 EDT

The media has a tendency to latch on to the absolute worst we have to offer and run with it. It would be nice to be able to watch a news broadcast without feeling empty and disheartened. Is there nothing good happening in the world?

Contributor: Rebecca Benston
Published: Oct 01, 2006