Sport
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.
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.
The Problem with Reality TV? We Forget It Involves Real People.
What once would have felt invasive, humiliating or cruel, now barely registers as remarkable. The spectacle escalates, viewers acclimatize, and the cycle repeats itself.
Need a Hobby? Try One of Ours!
From language learning to photography, genealogy to tennis, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite things to do — just for fun.
She’s Passionate About Keeping Us Safe From Toxic Chemicals. Just Don’t Call Her a Perfectionist.
Lindsay Dahl has devoted her career to getting toxic chemicals out of our homes, water and air, but the progress she’s worked for is under attack. Here’s what we all can do about it.