n2437497388_9770.jpgSome folks who advise other folks on how to promote their business feel strongly that you should keep your political views to yourself, lest you offend a potential customer.  We feel, on the other hand, that it's important to put those views out there loud and proud because there's no time to waste.  We have a planet to save, after all! GladRags has always felt strongly about this logic, and to prove it, we joined a few groups while we were there setting up our shop.  We're particularly fond of the ones that are set up in order to share valuable information among women of the world.  Here are a few of our faves that we hope you'll look into: n2372848503_7948.jpgAmerican Heart Association: Go Red for Women With over 21,000 members, their mission is to create more awareness about the causes and prevention of heart disease.  By encouraging women to wear red, it helps remind people to keep these discussions alive.  Who knows...one simple act might save someone's life! Hey Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene! Do I even need to explain this one?  Who decided this was on par with pornography anyway? n2214314367_33165.jpgReal Women Have Curves!! This group is currently sporting a membership of over 32,000 people who spread the gospel that real women come in all shapes and sizes.  Case in point:  Marilyn Monroe was a size twelve!  If we were at the Gap, that would be the fat girls section!  'Nuff said. tips for all women... please join... and pass on This is a great group (over 300,000 members!) that features nine crucial tips that any woman can use to protect herself in the horrifying event of abduction or physical attack.  I can never read these lists enough, personally. n7878728044_9157.jpg2 Million people against Female Circumcision{FGM: Female Genital Mutilation Although this group is still on its way to the desired number of members, they create awareness that this horrifying practice is still at large in many parts of the world. and last but not least, GladRags recommends the group "Commie Homo-Loving Sons of Guns," who got its name from Sean Penn's recent acceptance speech after winning the Oscar for his portrayal of slain San Francisco politician Harvey Milk.  Remember the day when famous actors wouldn't take leading roles as homosexual characters for fear it would ruin their careers?  (It wasn't that long ago, kids!)  Nice to see some positive change we can measure. that's all for now, but we'll share more of these important social issues with you another time.  (If you would like to suggest any groups, we're all ears!  Friend us and pass on your favorites.)