Relationships
Why Are American Women Still Taking Their Husband's Name?
What’s in a name? For women, maybe everything. An exploration of the never-ending battle over women’s surnames.
Kathleen Davis
Kathleen Davis is a writer, editor and editorial strategist. Previously she worked as deputy editor at Fast Company, and as the host and creator of the podcast The New Way We Work.
Women in Politics
Detroit’s New Mayor Plans to Give New Moms a "Prescription" for $4,500
As her inaugural act in office, Detroit’s new mayor, Mary Sheffield, announced a plan to give no-strings-attached money to pregnant women and those with newborns.
Women at Work
Let’s Reclaim Interrupting
Women have long been conditioned to believe that interrupting isn’t polite. It’s time to shift our thinking.
Culture
'Mothers Don’t Enjoy…They Give Joy'
It's not Santa making all that holiday magic..it's (mostly) women.
Culture
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.
Worklife
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.
What Tradwives, the Glass Cliff and Hustle Culture Have in Common
Highlights from And Another Thing, The Persistent’s latest editors’ chat
Working While Female
‘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.
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.
Working While Female
'996' is The Latest Silicon Valley Presenteeism Fad. Women Need Not Apply.
Hustle culture is nothing new, but this time motivation for the fad, which has been banned in China after at least one employee died, hinges on fear.
Working While Female
How Back to School Puts Working Moms in an Impossible Bind
The mismatch of days off between schools and workplaces is an annual puzzle. It’s moms who bear the brunt.