Catholics' Views on Women Are Evolving. Will the Vatican Ever Catch Up?

A majority of American Catholics today hold views that differ from church teachings on birth control, marriage and the priesthood.

Distracting From the Task of ‘War-Fighting?’ Good Grief.

Canceling the Women, Peace and Security Act might seem like no big deal. But it’s a very big deal. And such a waste.

DEI

Women and People of Color Comprise Most Fired Federal Workers

New figures show women and POCs accounted for a majority of workers in the departments that have been targeted for layoffs.

So You Think You’re a Rocket Scientist? Not. So. Fast.

Media coverage of Katy Perry & Co.’s Blue Origin trip to space failed to acknowledge the many of women in space exploration who actually made history.

Culture

70 Years After Her Death, Britain’s First Female Landscape Designer Finally Gets Her Due

Fanny Wilkinson designed more 75 public gardens in London during her 20-year career. Now she's being commemorated by the sculptor Gillian Brett.

Women You Should Know

Lilly Ledbetter Has Made It to the Big Screen. It’s About Time.

It took the writer and director Rachel Feldman years of doors being slammed in her face before she got her movie off the ground, but she’s finally done it: LILLY is out May 9.

Infertility

‘Ethical IVF’ May Be the Problematic Solution to Donald Trump’s IVF Dilemma

By supporting IVF, Trump drove a wedge between two factions of his followers. So-called “ethical IVF” may be how he stitches them back together.

Working While Female

Moms: Proving, Yet Again, They're Just As Dedicated

If employers want to retain talent, they need to build cultures that truly support mothers without penalizing ambition.

Violence against women and girls

'Deeply loving, wise, and funny'—Remembering Virginia Giuffre

Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent victims of the financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring, died at the age of 41.

Finding Joy in Dark Times Is Essential

Joy can be ridiculous and absurd, beautiful and uplifting, delicious and delightful. The point is to break the cycle of despair.

Culture

How Everyday Sexism Is Sewn Into Our Clothes

Pockets should be a given—as essential as elastic in our underwear or buttons on our coats.

Social Media

When Did Boy Mom Culture Become So Problematic?

There’s science to back up the idea that parenting boys is different—but social media has made it weird.

Music

The Queen of Pop Will Thrill Again. And Again. And Again.

This is Kylie Minogue’s world. We’re so lucky to be in it.

Infertility

‘I Never Set Out to Be An Advocate'

Surrogacy is once again legal in Michigan. With good old grassroots activism, here's how I helped make it happen.

It's 2025. Has France’s #MeToo Moment Finally Arrived?

France has a long tradition of protecting powerful men accused of sex crimes. Feminists are mixed on whether that’s about to change.

Economy

What the Market Meltdown Could Mean for Women

Financial crises and economic recessions tend to affect women most—both in visible and invisible ways.