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Remembering Lilly Ledbetter: A Life of Grit and Persistence

Remembering Lilly Ledbetter: A Life of Grit and Persistence

Lilly Ledbetter, for whom America’s Fair Pay Act of 2009 was named, has died. She was 86.

by Josie Cox
What They See In Him: The Women Who Know They’re Voting for Trump

What They See In Him: The Women Who Know They’re Voting for Trump

Some women are still backing Trump, even though they don't love his behavior—and they're even more enthusiastic about JD Vance.

by Holly Baxter
The Compelling Case for Careful Self-Promotion

The Compelling Case for Careful Self-Promotion

Women are told to lean in and dare to lead, to be a girlboss and to speak up. But nothing is easy about this. And none of it is risk-free.

by Josie Cox
How Do Feminists Feel About Mexico's New President? It's Complicated.

How Do Feminists Feel About Mexico's New President? It's Complicated.

Is Mexico's new president good for women? It depends who you ask.

by Francesca Donner
Lee and Me

Lee and Me

I wanted to be the objectifier of men and their wars, quirks, and shortcomings, not the objectified. Why was this so hard?

by Deborah Copaken
The Janice Problem

The Janice Problem

A rewatch of Friends reveals it isn't the post-feminist masterpiece we thought it was.

by Emma Haslett
An Epidemic of Violence

An Epidemic of Violence

A single week of headlines shows sexual violence and domestic abuse deeply rooted in every corner of the globe. It’s appalling.

by Josie Cox
U.S. Politics: Who’s the Pro-Family Party Now?

U.S. Politics: Who’s the Pro-Family Party Now?

For decades, the Republican Party has laid claim to “family” and “freedom.” That’s changing.

by Vicki Shabo
When You're The Only Woman in The Room

When You're The Only Woman in The Room

A new report shows a fifth of women are the "only" woman in the room at work. At the current rate it will take two generations for women to stop being the odd one out.

by Josie Cox
The Complicated Legacy of Margaret Sanger

The Complicated Legacy of Margaret Sanger

The founder of Planned Parenthood advanced women's rights immeasurably. But many of her views were far from progressive.

by Josie Cox
Good Behavior, Bad Behavior and the Usual Dose of Sexism

Good Behavior, Bad Behavior and the Usual Dose of Sexism

At Tuesday's debate, the few personal attacks Trump had prepared for Harris were noticeable for their studied lack of sexism—at least outwardly.

by Holly Baxter
Was the Queen a Feminist?

Was the Queen a Feminist?

Two years after her passing, the jury's still out.

by Emma Haslett
Who Takes the Photo, Tells the Story

Who Takes the Photo, Tells the Story

The founder of Women Photograph on how diversity in photojournalism can change the conversation. (Yes, it really matters.)

by Anne Quito
The Idea of a 4-Day Workweek Dates Back Decades. Are We Finally Making Progress?

The Idea of a 4-Day Workweek Dates Back Decades. Are We Finally Making Progress?

The U.K. government’s plan to give workers the right to request a four-day work week could be a win for gender equality.

by Josie Cox
Two Years On, The Biden-Harris Effort To Reduce Maternal Mortality Remains—A Start

Two Years On, The Biden-Harris Effort To Reduce Maternal Mortality Remains—A Start

Maternal mortality is shockingly high in the U.S. What exactly is being done about it?

by Julia Craven
I Love The Paralympics, But Let's Not Kid Ourselves

I Love The Paralympics, But Let's Not Kid Ourselves

The Paralympics is always a wonderful spectacle—but let's be honest: they won't change anything for disabled people.

by Lucy Webster
How Do You Fight Trump in 2024? With Fear, Humor and Optimism—All At Once

How Do You Fight Trump in 2024? With Fear, Humor and Optimism—All At Once

High spirits at the DNC revolved around excitement for Kamala Harris possibly smashing the glass ceiling. But underneath the rah-rah-rah was an undercurrent of worry.

by Holly Baxter
My Fiancé Died Young. Thank God We’d Planned Ahead.

My Fiancé Died Young. Thank God We’d Planned Ahead.

Black women are more likely than any other group to lose a partner. Without proper financial planning, grief can turn very quickly into poverty.

by Ebony Reed
How to Make Your Mother Proud

How to Make Your Mother Proud

History is rife with examples of women who effected change, then vanished into obscurity. When it comes to the story of how the 19th Amendment became a reality—irony be damned—it’s no different.

by Josie Cox
Gender Equality Isn’t Just a Women’s Issue. Tim Walz Knows That.

Gender Equality Isn’t Just a Women’s Issue. Tim Walz Knows That.

The vice presidential candidate is a plain-speaking Midwesterner—whose experiences mean he has prioritized policies traditionally classed as “women’s issues”.

by Emma Haslett
Providing Care After Roe, These Doctors Met a Hurdle They Didn’t Expect

Providing Care After Roe, These Doctors Met a Hurdle They Didn’t Expect

Online abortion providers face constant headwinds, even with protections and systems in place.

by Josie Cox
The Real Losers of the Paris Olympics Are the Stereotypes That Hold Women Back

The Real Losers of the Paris Olympics Are the Stereotypes That Hold Women Back

Athletes at the Paris Olympics have challenged perceptions of what it means to be a woman in sport.

by Josie Cox
The Case For Drowning Out the News

The Case For Drowning Out the News

Social expectations and democracy dictate that it’s our duty to tune in to the news. It’s ruining our health.

by Josie Cox
‘Unity Is Key,’ They Said. Then Came The Kamala Zooms

‘Unity Is Key,’ They Said. Then Came The Kamala Zooms

White Dudes for Harris, Black Women for Kamala—identity politics is raising millions of dollars for the presumptive Democratic nominee. It’s a strategy no established politico would have recommended.

by Holly Baxter
What Happened to the ‘Most Equal Olympics in History’?

What Happened to the ‘Most Equal Olympics in History’?

Statistically, Paris 2024 may be the most gender-equal games ever—but the first few days have proven that there’s a long way to go before true equality is achieved.

by Emma Haslett
Inside Karachi’s Women-Only Pink Bus

Inside Karachi’s Women-Only Pink Bus

A new women-only bus route is designed to combat the sexual harassment prevalent on Karachi’s public transit system. The bus is clean, spacious—and unreliable.

by Anmol Irfan
It’s a Big Deal That a Woman Is Running For President. Here’s Why.

It’s a Big Deal That a Woman Is Running For President. Here’s Why.

Despite the support of many, the path for Kamala Harris to the Democratic nomination, and indeed the presidency itself, comes with significant headwinds.

by Francesca Donner
The Very Real Dangers of Division

The Very Real Dangers of Division

After an attempt to assassinate Trump, there were moments of dignity and humanity. Can they be maintained?

by Josie Cox
How Marine Le Pen Uses Her Femininity as a Smokescreen

How Marine Le Pen Uses Her Femininity as a Smokescreen

Following the French election, the far-right National Rally will stay out of power—for now. But the journalist Megan Clement warns the movement is not going away, either.

by Francesca Donner
When Words Fail On Infertility, There is Art

When Words Fail On Infertility, There is Art

Infertility, so long hidden from view, is finally finding a spotlight in various contemporary art forms.

by Ginanne Brownell
A (Nearly) 50-50 Gender Split in the U.K.’s New Government. It’s About Time.

A (Nearly) 50-50 Gender Split in the U.K.’s New Government. It’s About Time.

Research shows that more diverse teams perform better. Will the new U.K. government prove the point?

by Emma Haslett
Sleep Is Different for Women Than for Men, and No, It’s Not Women’s Fault.

Sleep Is Different for Women Than for Men, and No, It’s Not Women’s Fault.

Nap when you get a chance. There’s no telling when you'll get your next good night's sleep.

by Josie Cox
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