Women You Should Know
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.
Careers
Women’s representation on Russell 3000 boards dipped below the 30% threshold in the first quarter of 2026.
Activism
Immigrant enforcement tactics have driven many caregivers into hiding or out of the U.S. altogether. The ripple effects on parents are enormous.
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Women are criticized for using AI less than men — and viewed as "cheats" when they do. How, exactly, do they win?
From what motivates us to travel, to the books we bring along, these tips are bound to make your journey even more rewarding.
The sequel to the hit movie bemoans the decline of print journalism, but still manages to elevate the power of women.
A new study finds most companies remain committed to inclusion efforts despite legal and political backlash.
A high-profile New York congressional race is full of qualified women candidates. As ever, they’ve been left out of the frame.
We’re not here to argue that women are funny, because, duh! We are here to clue you into our contributors’ funniest favorites. You’re welcome.
Throughout history, breastfeeding is depicted as a symbol of maternal love, but pumping seems a more accurate reflection of what being a parent looks like in a late-capitalist society.
The day after my mom’s death, I dove into writing her eulogy. But why was I was putting myself through the painful rite? For healing? For hurting? To have the last word in a lifelong contest with my mother?
Women activists and journalists are being targeted in increasingly scary ways, forcing many to self-censor, as AI supercharges levels of online abuse.
When everything feels like a lot, these habits, rituals, music and more help us to keep moving forward.
Audiences for women’s sports are surging and investment is rising. But a mismatch between viewership and advertising is curbing how far the boom can go.
New research from the University of Cambridge shows how chronic stress linked to racism and inequality may trigger physiological changes in the body and increase risk during pregnancy.