Abigail Pesta
Abigail Pesta is an award-winning investigative journalist who writes for major publications around the world. She is the author of The Girls: An All-American Town, a Predatory Doctor, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him Down.
Latest articles by Abigail Pesta
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Helena Turns up the Heat
Sure, she's posed as a sexy pirate in racy lingerie ads, but supermodel Helena Christensen is also a model citizen. Her latest gig? Getting food to those who can't afford it.
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Christy Goes to Washington
You can make a difference by lobbying for a great cause.
By Abigail Pesta
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The Warrior Lawyer
Q & A
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Michelle Obama Keeps It Real
The chic, shoot-from-the-hip newcomer Michelle Obama talks with Marie Claire about her critics, her life in the media whirl, and Wal-Mart vs. Target.
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I Am the Boss of Me
You've always dreamed of busting out of the cubicle and doing your own thing. These five women actually did it. Easy? No. Worth it? Totally. Listen and learn.
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The Brothel Busters
These men are helping to stop sex trafficking.
By Abigail Pesta
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Catch Me a Catch
Let's face it: When it comes to love, life isn't a Jane Austen novel. There's online dating, speed dating . . . or no dating.
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Get Outta Town!
From Beijing to Cairo, five American women tell their stories of living abroad.
By Abigail Pesta
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Fergie's New Fight
Think you don't need to worry about AIDS? Reality check: Women make up more than 25 percent of new cases in the U.S. In a Marie Claire exclusive, Fergie tells how her own battles with drug addiction inspired her to help people with HIV.
By Abigail Pesta
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Daryl Hannah: Saving Sex Slaves
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Reese Witherspoon's New Passion
America's sweetheart has set modest goals for 2008. At the top of the list: Make the world a safer place for women.
By Abigail Pesta
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More Than a Pretty Face: Queen Noor of Jordan
More than a pretty face.
By Abigail Pesta