Reproductive Health
Expectant Mothers Deserve More Options Than Just ‘Toughing It Out’
The swirl of misinformation around Tylenol and pregnancy points to a bigger problem: An overall reluctance to include pregnant women in medical research.
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Media
When An Expert Is Needed, Media Still Quotes Mostly Men
Women account for about one in four subjects and sources in the media. What on earth is going on?
How We Live
The Punk Side of Disability Culture You’ll Never See
What does the phrase “disability culture” make you think of?
Healthcare in America
Reactions to the Trump Administration's Claims About Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism
'These things should not be really questioned,' the World Health Organization said. Other agencies and foundations weighed in.
Parenting
Gentle Parenting is Gentle on Everyone But the Mothers Doing It
While gentle parenting places a high value on children’s feelings, it doesn’t have the same concerns about parents.
Working While Female
Flexible Work Is a Great Idea. If Only Everyone Would Use It.
Unless workplace culture changes too, flexible working can end up widening inequalities instead of closing them.
Forgotten Feminists
Why RBG’s Complicated Legacy Doesn’t Bother Me
Nothing will take away from the immense wins Ruth Bader Ginsburg secured for those who couldn’t stage their own fights. But she was complicated, and so is her legacy.
United Nations
Global Equality for Women and Girls is Grim. What Are We Doing About It?
In 2015, the U.N. established sweeping gender goals. Ten years on, they’re not even close to being met.
Women You Should Know
If She Were Here Today, She’d Be President
Written out of the history of suffrage, Jeannette Rankin was a remarkable feminist and congresswoman. The author Lorissa Rinehart finally tells her story.
Friendship
Few Things Test Friendships Like Success
It’s reasonable to share in the pain of a friend in need. But sharing in the joy of a friend’s success? That’s harder.
Ideas
The Hounding of Britain's Deputy Prime Minister was Sexist and Classist
Angela Rayner, Britain’s outspoken deputy prime minister, resigned last week after a media campaign against her. A reminder that some will pay the price while others get off scot-free. It depends on who you are.
Economic Equality
The Pay Gap Has Always Been Bad. Now It's Getting Worse.
For the first time in over half a century, the gender pay gap in the U.S. has widened over two consecutive years.
Afghanistan
In the Aftermath of a Devastating Earthquake, Afghan Women Struggle to Get Help…Because They’re Women
Taliban restrictions have made women medics a rarity, putting women’s health, care and survival at serious risk.
Technology
Five Tech Pioneers Who Should Be As Famous as Zuckerberg and Bezos
These five women should be as famous—and well off—as Silicon Valley's finest.
Who's Who
What to Make of Vogue's New Editor, Chloe Malle
Chloe Malle’s appointment comes at a moment when Vogue faces an identity crisis.
Forgotten Feminists
The Tech Mogul “Steve” Who Looked Out for Women
Her software company would change everything; perhaps most notably how—and where—women could work.