The AI Gender Gap Is Narrowing. But the Hard Work Is Still Ahead.

Women have caught up with men when it comes to trying AI, but research shows there’s still a big gap when it comes to confidence, trust and perceived value.

LGBTQ+-Friendly Travel Destinations Across the U.S. (including Puerto Rico!)

Going on vacation? Check out these spots.

Almost Every Plant You Know Was Named By a Man. One Woman is Changing That.

When it comes to plants, she who names the natural world, shapes what we notice, what we value, and ultimately what we save.

Work-Life Balance Isn't the Problem Anymore

The real challenge for modern parents isn't managing their time. It's reclaiming the boundaries that have vanished.

Why Crafting is, and Always Has Been, a Rebellious Act

From suffragists’ embroidered banners calling for votes for women to the potent symbolism of pink pussy hats, stitchwork has always been a distinctly feminist way of rebelling.

A Social Media Ban Won't Save Our Children. It Could Still be the Right Move.

Britain's proposed restrictions on under-16s acknowledge that the status quo has failed. The real test, however, will be whether governments can force technology companies to change.

Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Shows and Movies

These picks will leave you crying, laughing, and everything in between.

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.