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Meryl Streep ‘Suffragette’ Teaser Trailer

In this too brief teaser of the upcoming movie ‘Suffragette’ we hear Meryl Streep as the voice of strategic reason playing Emmeline Pankhurst, the Susan B. Anthony of Britain, who founded the Women’s Social and Political Union and was devoted to ‘deeds, not words’ in her determined effort to get the vote for British women.

‘Suffragette’s all-star cast that backs up Streep — who won an Oscar for playing Margaret Thatcher — includes Helena Bonham Carter, Romola Garai, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw, and Brendan Gleeson. The film opens on both sides of the pond on October 30, 2015.

Progressive Andrea Hailey Finds Love With Tough Love Banker David Williamson

Andrea Hailey and David Williamson, August 25 at Shelter Island, NY’s Sylvester Manor

A progressive woman seriously dating a guy associated with the investment world knows there’s a moment she dreads — that moment when the odds stacked against her reveal themselves to be true. She dating a Republican.

For Andrea Hailey, the moment came when her sweetheart David Williamson uttered familiar words … if Americans saved their money well and “took responsibility” for their finances, they might not need government intervention or a health-insurance mandate.

“It was like a movie where it happens in slow motion,” she said. “I was just like ‘Nooooooo … ’ I was horrified. But I was in love with him. We were pretty far into our relationship at this point.”

At this moment, the bride was leaving to run the Indiana congressional campaign of Dr. Woodrow A. Myers Jr., previously health commissioner of New York.

In writing about the new nuptials, the New York Times inspires hope for a resolution to America’s gridlocked Congress. Bottom line, though, it’s probably wishful thinking. Today’s Republicans and Democrats see few redeeming qualities in each other. Unlike Ms. Hailey and Mr. Williamson, they’re not in love.

In fact, our politicos are in perpetual divorce court, arguing for sole custody of the nation’s future. Can you imagine if there were children involved!!

Related: Netanyahu and Obama Need A Marriage Counselor The Atlantic

Franca Sozzani Receives Légion d’Honneur at the Élysée Palace, Si Newhouse Calls Her 'Infallible'

Nicolas Sarkozy awards Franca Sozzani the Legion of Honor. Photo: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images

Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani received France’s Légion d’Honneur at the Élysée Palace in Paris yesterday, awarded to her by French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Her perfect pin looked perfect with the gold-embroidered Dolce & Gabbana dress she wore to celebrate the occasion.

Jonathan Newhouse, Chairman of Condé Nast International, had many choice words for France. They include:

" The press sometimes describes Franca Sozzani as the Pope of fashion. Why is she perceived this way? Maybe because Franca is Italian and very powerful with a worldwide influence. Maybe because, like the Holy Father, she is universally known by her first name. Or maybe because when she speaks, she is considered to be....infallible.

All of these things are true. But they do not go far enough in explaining Franca’s uniqueness and why she is so deeply admired, respected and loved.

Always outspoken, recently on her blog about International Women’s Day celebrations.

Rather than the celebration of mimosas, this should be a day of protest, a silent but concrete protest, in the name of which we should all support the countless associations struggling in defense of women. Supporting the needs of other women is more significant than routinely giving them good wishes.