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In Paris, I’m an American First, a Black Woman Second

In Paris, I’m an American First, a Black Woman Second

At first, Paris appeared to be a city where race didn’t matter. But things weren’t all they seemed.

by Brianna Holt
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You Might Like: Never-Fail, Good-in-a-Pinch Gift Recommendations

We’ve got you covered with go-to gift ideas that work for everyone.

by The Persistent
The Radically Honest Out-of-Office Message

The Radically Honest Out-of-Office Message

Women are swapping corporate niceties for real talk. It’s more than just a charming stunt; it’s a brilliant act of microfeminism.

by Josie Cox
What Every Mid-Career Woman Needs To Know About Finding a Job

What Every Mid-Career Woman Needs To Know About Finding a Job

You can't control government policy or corporate hiring, but you can control your search strategy.

by Phoebe Gavin
The Secret Feminist Message Hidden in Zootopia 2

The Secret Feminist Message Hidden in Zootopia 2

Yes, it’s a kids’ movie, but the animated sequel goes deep on social justice themes, including a nod to the maddening tradition of men getting credit for women’s ideas.

by Kathleen Davis
Giving Tuesday: 7 Organizations Helping Women Right Now

Giving Tuesday: 7 Organizations Helping Women Right Now

This Giving Tuesday, take a break from consumerism to donate to charities that uplift women and girls.

by The Persistent
I’m a Woman Who Lifts Heavy Weights. That Makes Me Feel Like I Can Do Anything.

I’m a Woman Who Lifts Heavy Weights. That Makes Me Feel Like I Can Do Anything.

Lifting weights has proven health benefits, particularly for women in middle age—but it can also be a way to tune out the chaos and doubt that life throws at you.

by Tanya Mozias
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You Might Like: Ideas to Help You De-Stress

Stressful holiday entertaining or general weight of the world, whatever is bothering you will melt away with these relaxing recommendations.

by The Persistent
'Just Pills'—How Women Created Their Own Abortion Revolution

'Just Pills'—How Women Created Their Own Abortion Revolution

A new book reveals how ordinary women—not doctors—first noticed the effects of the medication now sold as so-called ‘abortion pills.’

by Emma Haslett
'Every 10 Minutes'—Research Shows Harrowing Rates of Femicide Around the World

'Every 10 Minutes'—Research Shows Harrowing Rates of Femicide Around the World

Last year, 137 women and girls were killed by an intimate partner or family member every day, according to new UN data

by Josie Cox
You Might Like: Food and Recipe Recommendations from The Persistent

You Might Like: Food and Recipe Recommendations from The Persistent

Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, we all have to eat. Here are our most delicious recommendations for all things food related.

by The Persistent
I’ll Never Break Up With a Breakup Album

I’ll Never Break Up With a Breakup Album

The breakup song is the ultimate declaration of independence and rediscovery—a tribute to the complexity of womanhood.

by Josie Cox
We’ve Been Here Before: What You Need to Know About the Viral LinkedIn Name-Changing Trend

We’ve Been Here Before: What You Need to Know About the Viral LinkedIn Name-Changing Trend

The latest LinkedIn trend that has women changing their gender or name in their profiles makes a point, but it’s a point as old as time. What we need is real change.

by Kathleen Davis
Trump’s 'Piggy' Insult is Distracting Us From the Real Issue

Trump’s 'Piggy' Insult is Distracting Us From the Real Issue

Shocking? Yes. Surprising? No.

by Emma Haslett
‘I Refuse to Be Invisible’—Why the Author Pamela Redmond Decided to Get Naked On Stage at 72

‘I Refuse to Be Invisible’—Why the Author Pamela Redmond Decided to Get Naked On Stage at 72

Sometimes, a woman has to do something drastic to get the notice she deserves.

by Paula Derrow
Four in 10 Young Women Want to Leave America

Four in 10 Young Women Want to Leave America

New research indicates that 40% of women would leave the U.S. if they were able to.

by Josie Cox
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Gen Z has fully embraced '90s trends and so are we. So, grab a baby doll dress and some combat boots and let's party like it’s 1995!

by The Persistent
Bread Lines on the Upper West Side and America's Missing Moral Conscience

Bread Lines on the Upper West Side and America's Missing Moral Conscience

The civil-rights pioneer and feminist visionary Pauli Murray reshaped American law and identity. Her voice matters as inequality deepens.

by Josie Cox
A Cricket Win So Major, It Could Change Sport in India Forever

A Cricket Win So Major, It Could Change Sport in India Forever

'The journalist in me was elated, the woman in me felt validated'—The Persistent sits down with the sports reporter Rica Roy as she reflects on the significance of India’s women’s World Cup win.

by Rupam Jain
This Indigenous Brazilian Woman is Risking Everything to Defend Her Lands (And No, She Won't be at COP)

This Indigenous Brazilian Woman is Risking Everything to Defend Her Lands (And No, She Won't be at COP)

As world leaders gather in Brazil for this year’s global climate talks, the women on the frontlines of defending the world’s forests and rivers tell us why they won’t be taking part.

by Louise Donovan
Trust in Women Leaders Has Fallen to An All-Time Low

Trust in Women Leaders Has Fallen to An All-Time Low

An annual index shows trust in women to lead businesses and governments has dropped in major economies.

by Josie Cox
What Tradwives, the Glass Cliff and Hustle Culture Have in Common

What Tradwives, the Glass Cliff and Hustle Culture Have in Common

Highlights from And Another Thing, The Persistent’s latest editors’ chat

by Kathleen Davis
How to Help Fight Hunger in the U.S.

How to Help Fight Hunger in the U.S.

If you are feeling helpless in the face of appalling food inequality, here are a few places to donate and volunteer.

by The Persistent
Nancy Pelosi Announces the End to Her Trailblazing, History-Making 38-Year Political Career

Nancy Pelosi Announces the End to Her Trailblazing, History-Making 38-Year Political Career

Her legacy will leave a mark on the country’s history, the political aspirations of women, and the lives of all Americans.

by Josie Cox
You Might Like: Women & Politics Recommendations from The Persistent

You Might Like: Women & Politics Recommendations from The Persistent

Books, podcasts and newsletters, even pins and T-shirts that celebrate our hard-earned right to vote, plus a little escapism TV along the way.

by The Persistent
It’s So Easy to Blame the Mom

It’s So Easy to Blame the Mom

America is funding research to identify the root causes of autism, but it's looking in all the wrong places.

by Molly Dickens
Here's Scientific Proof That Feminism is Good For Your Heart

Here's Scientific Proof That Feminism is Good For Your Heart

A new study suggests adults living in countries with greater gender equality have greater cardiorespiratory fitness.

by Josie Cox
‘I Don't Invest in Mothers’—8 Female Founders on the Most Outrageous Things Male Investors Ever Said to Them

‘I Don't Invest in Mothers’—8 Female Founders on the Most Outrageous Things Male Investors Ever Said to Them

From being asked about kids and marriage to fending off kisses, here’s what women have to deal with when trying to start a company.

by Kathleen Davis
France (Finally) Changes the Legal Definition of Rape to Include Consent

France (Finally) Changes the Legal Definition of Rape to Include Consent

The definition defines consent as free and informed, specific, prior, and revocable. 'It cannot be inferred solely from the victim’s silence or lack of response.'

by Monique El-Faizy
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You Might Like—Spooky Recommendations from The Persistent

Must-see viewing from feminist horror to kid-friendly anime and a not-so-light read about the history of poison.

by The Persistent
Where Is Mary Shelley In All the ‘Frankensteins’ Out There?

Where Is Mary Shelley In All the ‘Frankensteins’ Out There?

Maybe it’s time for a woman to show us what “Frankenstein” is really about.

by E.B. Boyd
When The Government Shutdown Came For SNAP, Women Stepped Up to Help

When The Government Shutdown Came For SNAP, Women Stepped Up to Help

On Saturday, 42 million Americans are set to lose crucial food support. A grassroots mutual aid movement fueled by moms is springing into action.

by Kathleen Davis
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