Women Have Always Dominated U.S. Soccer. Why Is No One Talking About It?

Women's soccer has never been an alternative version of the sport. It has always been the sport.

British Women Are Angry. Of Course We Bloody Are.

A survey has named British women among the angriest in Europe. It's obvious why: they've got so much to be angry about.

Why Does the U.S. Fertility Rate Include 14-Year-Olds?

There’s something really creepy about America’s bi-annual fertility report. Why, in the age of Epstein, is the U.S. government still considering the breeding capabilities of 14-year-old girls?

Wim Wenders Was Decades Late. His Apology Still Matters.

The director's acknowledgment of his failure to protect a 13-year-old actress 50 years ago cannot undo the past. But it offers an example of what genuine accountability can look like.

8 Books to Read for Pride Month

From poignant memoirs to historical biographies to can’t-put-down novels, these picks from The Persistent illuminate the realities, joys and dark sides of queerness, in ways that will remind every reader of our common humanity.

America's First Supermodel, Buried Without a Name

In the early 20th century, Audrey Munson was the face of beauty, virtue, and nationhood. Then America discarded her.

FIFA is Trying to Tackle Women's Soccer's Biggest Blind Spot

The governing body says much of the research used to train and protect athletes is still based on men

Will the Real E. Jean Carroll Please Stand Up?

For years, a confident E. Jean on the outside masked a wounded E. Jean on the inside.

The Bonus Gap You Can't See

New research suggests male leaders are rewarded for both outcomes and perceived intentions, while women are judged primarily on measurable performance.

The ‘Unlikable’ Characters We Love to Hate

Who doesn’t love a sympathetic villain or a slyly smart anti-hero?

Matriarchy Is Having a Moment. Why?

Like your worst boss, the patriarchy has spent centuries failing upwards. Who — or what — is going to stop it?

Going to the Movies? You’re More Likely to See An Actor Named Chris Than a Woman Over 60 in the Starring Role

Top-grossing films released in the U.K. were also four times more likely to feature a talking animal as the lead character than a woman 60-plus.