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'Winning the Bread and Baking it, Too'—How The Economics of 'Having It All' is Burning Women Out

Economist Corinne Low’s new book explores the myth of the tradwife, the trap of flexibility, and how unrealistic expectations are crushing women.

A Legacy of Activism: Remembering the Photographer Michele Singer Reiner

As her husband, Rob Reiner, grabs most of the headlines following the couple’s shocking murder, we remember Michele Singer Reiner’s creative and philanthropic work.

16 of the Best Books We Read This Year

Our suggestions are broad and varied, spanning recent best sellers, historical deep dives, tell-all memoirs and murderous mysteries.

In still taken from the movie Hamnet, Agnes and Will stand in a forest, close together, as though they are about to kiss.

The World Might Be William Shakespeare’s Stage, But the Story Belongs to Agnes

In the movie version of “Hamnet,” Shakespeare’s wife Agnes, played with wild abandon by the actress Jessie Buckley, looms large with possibility.

"Queen of Romantic Comedy"— 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' Author Has Died of Cancer at 55

Known as Sophie Kinsella, Madeleine Wickham wrote more than 30 books selling over 45 million copies.

Black and white side-on shot of an A-frame ladder. Women, who look to be from the 1940s. are standing on every other rung, smiling and waving.

Women Still Face a ‘Broken Rung’ to Promotion

A new report shows that women still face systemic barriers to being promoted.

An illustration of a being served at a cafe table outside. In the street, a cyclist and a woman are pointing at each other angrily.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Illustration of bird's eye view of a woman lying on a bench, lifting a weight. She has a ponytail, a pink crop top and black cycle shorts.

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.

"Linger for just a little while out of your busy and very important day" Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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.

Watercolor of the author Rebecca Kelliher, with curly brown hair and a big smile. She wears a brown roll-neck sweater and a black blazer.

'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.’

'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

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.

Culture

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.

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.

Persisting Through Politics

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

Shocking? Yes. Surprising? No.

A watercolor of the author, Pamela Redmond. She has a red cloth draped over her chest.

Women You Should Know

‘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.

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.

You Might Like: '90s Nostalgia! Recommendations from The Persistent

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!

Forgotten Feminists

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.

Sports

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.

Watercolor of Shirley Djukurnã Krenak, a woman with black hair, wearing beads and brightly colored hair ornaments.

Women You Should Know

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.

Two women leaders, Giorgia Meloni (right) and Ursula von der Leyen (left) shake hands. Both are wearing pale pink jackets. Ursula has short blonde hair, Georgia has longer, dark hair in curls

Leadership

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.

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

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

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.