The Persistent

In still taken from the movie Hamnet, Agnes and Will stand in a forest, close together, as though they are about to kiss.

The World Might Be William Shakespeare’s Stage, But the Story Belongs to Agnes

In the movie version of “Hamnet,” Shakespeare’s wife Agnes, played with wild abandon by the actress Jessie Buckley, looms large with possibility.

"Queen of Romantic Comedy"— 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' Author Has Died of Cancer at 55

Known as Sophie Kinsella, Madeleine Wickham wrote more than 30 books selling over 45 million copies.

Black and white side-on shot of an A-frame ladder. Women, who look to be from the 1940s. are standing on every other rung, smiling and waving.

Women Still Face a ‘Broken Rung’ to Promotion

A new report shows that women still face systemic barriers to being promoted.

An illustration of a being served at a cafe table outside. In the street, a cyclist and a woman are pointing at each other angrily.

In Paris, I’m an American First, a Black Woman Second

At first, Paris appeared to be a city where race didn’t matter. But things weren’t all they seemed.

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We’ve got you covered with go-to gift ideas that work for everyone.

The Radically Honest Out-of-Office Message

Women are swapping corporate niceties for real talk. It’s more than just a charming stunt; it’s a brilliant act of microfeminism.

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What Every Mid-Career Woman Needs To Know About Finding a Job

You can't control government policy or corporate hiring, but you can control your search strategy.

The Secret Feminist Message Hidden in Zootopia 2

Yes, it’s a kids’ movie, but the animated sequel goes deep on social justice themes, including a nod to the maddening tradition of men getting credit for women’s ideas.

Giving Tuesday: 7 Organizations Helping Women Right Now

This Giving Tuesday, take a break from consumerism to donate to charities that uplift women and girls.

Illustration of bird's eye view of a woman lying on a bench, lifting a weight. She has a ponytail, a pink crop top and black cycle shorts.

I’m a Woman Who Lifts Heavy Weights. That Makes Me Feel Like I Can Do Anything.

Lifting weights has proven health benefits, particularly for women in middle age—but it can also be a way to tune out the chaos and doubt that life throws at you.

"Linger for just a little while out of your busy and very important day" Photo: Wikimedia Commons

You Might Like: Ideas to Help You De-Stress

Stressful holiday entertaining or general weight of the world, whatever is bothering you will melt away with these relaxing recommendations.

Watercolor of the author Rebecca Kelliher, with curly brown hair and a big smile. She wears a brown roll-neck sweater and a black blazer.

'Just Pills'—How Women Created Their Own Abortion Revolution

A new book reveals how ordinary women—not doctors—first noticed the effects of the medication now sold as so-called ‘abortion pills.’

'Winning the Bread and Baking it, Too'—How The Economics of 'Having It All' is Burning Women Out

A Legacy of Activism: Remembering the Photographer Michele Singer Reiner

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