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

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.

by Louise Donovan
Work-Life Balance Isn't the Problem Anymore

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.

by Josie Cox
Why Crafting is, and Always Has Been, a Rebellious Act

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.

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

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.

by Josie Cox
Women Have Always Dominated U.S. Soccer. Why Is No One Talking About It?

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.

by Josie Cox
Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Shows and Movies

Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Shows and Movies

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

by The Persistent
British Women Are Angry. Of Course We Bloody Are.

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.

by Emma Haslett
Why Does the U.S. Fertility Rate Include 14-Year-Olds?

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?

by Molly Dickens
Wim Wenders Was Decades Late. His Apology Still Matters.

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.

by Josie Cox
8 Books to Read for Pride Month

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.

by The Persistent
America's First Supermodel, Buried Without a Name

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.

by Josie Cox
FIFA is Trying to Tackle Women's Soccer's Biggest Blind Spot

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

by Josie Cox
Will the Real E. Jean Carroll Please Stand Up?

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.

by Francesca Donner
The Bonus Gap You Can't See

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.

by Josie Cox
The ‘Unlikable’ Characters We Love to Hate

The ‘Unlikable’ Characters We Love to Hate

Who doesn’t love a sympathetic villain or a slyly smart anti-hero?

by The Persistent
Matriarchy Is Having a Moment. Why?

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?

by Emma Haslett
Going to the Movies? You’re More Likely to See An Actor Named Chris Than a Woman Over 60 in the Starring Role

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.

by Josie Cox
The Problem with Reality TV? We Forget It Involves Real People.

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.

by Josie Cox
Need a Hobby? Try One of Ours!

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.

by The Persistent
She’s Passionate About Keeping Us Safe From Toxic Chemicals. Just Don’t Call Her a Perfectionist.

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.

by Paula Derrow
Corporate America’s Boardroom Gender Gains Seem To Be Stalling

Corporate America’s Boardroom Gender Gains Seem To Be Stalling

Women’s representation on Russell 3000 boards dipped below the 30% threshold in the first quarter of 2026.

by Josie Cox
When Immigrant Caregivers Disappear

When Immigrant Caregivers Disappear

Immigrant enforcement tactics have driven many caregivers into hiding or out of the U.S. altogether. The ripple effects on parents are enormous.

by Cristina Tudino
Can We Please Stop Shaming Women On AI Once and for All?

Can We Please Stop Shaming Women On AI Once and for All?

Women are criticized for using AI less than men — and viewed as "cheats" when they do. How, exactly, do they win?

by Ruchika T. Malhotra
Travel Ideas for Your Next Big (Possibly Solo) Adventure

Travel Ideas for Your Next Big (Possibly Solo) Adventure

From what motivates us to travel, to the books we bring along, these tips are bound to make your journey even more rewarding.

by The Persistent
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' — Not As Glossy, But Still Shining

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' — Not As Glossy, But Still Shining

The sequel to the hit movie bemoans the decline of print journalism, but still manages to elevate the power of women.

by Deanna Kizis
DEI Isn't Dying — It’s Evolving

DEI Isn't Dying — It’s Evolving

A new study finds most companies remain committed to inclusion efforts despite legal and political backlash.

by Josie Cox
Four Men Are in the Back of a Taxi. Where Are the Women?

Four Men Are in the Back of a Taxi. Where Are the Women?

A high-profile New York congressional race is full of qualified women candidates. As ever, they’ve been left out of the frame.

by Josie Cox
Here Are the Funny Women Who Make Us Laugh Out Loud

Here Are the Funny Women Who Make Us Laugh Out Loud

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.

by The Persistent
‘Engorged With Milk and Aching For My Child’

‘Engorged With Milk and Aching For My Child’

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.

by Corinne Botz
Mourning the Mother You Wish You’d Had

Mourning the Mother You Wish You’d Had

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?

by Meredith Maran
A New Movement Wants to Silence Women In Public Life. AI Is Enabling It.

A New Movement Wants to Silence Women In Public Life. AI Is Enabling It.

Women activists and journalists are being targeted in increasingly scary ways, forcing many to self-censor, as AI supercharges levels of online abuse.

by Claire Cozens
This is What Helps Us Find Motivation On Hard Days

This is What Helps Us Find Motivation On Hard Days

When everything feels like a lot, these habits, rituals, music and more help us to keep moving forward.

by The Persistent
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