'Why Not Us?'—In France, Men Are Finally Speaking Out Against Violence

Gisèle Pelicot’s son David is encouraging more men to speak out against sexual violence. It's working.

Why Are American Women Still Taking Their Husband's Name?

What’s in a name? For women, maybe everything. An exploration of the never-ending battle over women’s surnames.

The Rich Keep Getting Richer—Just in Time for Davos

Billionaire wealth hit a historic high in 2025, with male tech executives leading the way.

10 Books That Changed Us

The Persistent's editors and contributors share the books that stayed with them long after the last page.

Whitney White: 'These women were risking it all. They weren’t just liking things on Instagram.'

Whitney White, the director of the Broadway play 'Liberation,' says modern life has made feminism more "cowardly."

Burnout, Fear, Fatigue: A Survey Details Nurses’ Mental Health Crisis

As New York City nurses strike, the depth and breadth of the profession’s mental health crisis is reflected in a new study.

When Grief Belongs to All of Us

Could grief over someone I don't know rightfully be mine?

Why Women Don't Trust AI

New research shows women are more likely to worry about the impact of new technologies.

Women Are Being Shut Out of the Workforce Like Never Before

Men joined the labor force at three times the rate of women last year, underscoring a gender-based jobs crisis that is escalating across America.

Things That Make Us Nostalgic for the Workplace of the Past

From typewriters and telephones to happy hours and skyline views, here are the things we miss about the way work used to be.

'No One’s Dreaming of a Day When Women Would Be the Default.'

The comics in Aubrey Hirsch's new book, "Graphic Rage," blow the lid open on the indignities in women’s lives and push back, one small rebellion at a time.

'What I Was Wearing'

She thought it was a cute outfit. They thought it was an invitation.