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10 Books That Changed Us
The Persistent's editors and contributors share the books that stayed with them long after the last page.
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The Interview
Whitney White: 'These women were risking it all. They weren’t just liking things on Instagram.'
Whitney White, the director of the Broadway play 'Liberation,' says modern life has made feminism more "cowardly."
Mental Health
Burnout, Fear, Fatigue: A Survey Details Nurses’ Mental Health Crisis
As New York City nurses strike, the depth and breadth of the profession’s mental health crisis is reflected in a new study.
Politics
When Grief Belongs to All of Us
Could grief over someone I don't know rightfully be mine?
Science and Technology
Why Women Don't Trust AI
New research shows women are more likely to worry about the impact of new technologies.
Careers
Women Are Being Shut Out of the Workforce Like Never Before
Men joined the labor force at three times the rate of women last year, underscoring a gender-based jobs crisis that is escalating across America.
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Things That Make Us Nostalgic for the Workplace of the Past
From typewriters and telephones to happy hours and skyline views, here are the things we miss about the way work used to be.
The Interview
'No One’s Dreaming of a Day When Women Would Be the Default.'
The comics in Aubrey Hirsch's new book, "Graphic Rage," blow the lid open on the indignities in women’s lives and push back, one small rebellion at a time.
Violence Against Women and Girls
'What I Was Wearing'
She thought it was a cute outfit. They thought it was an invitation.
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.
Forgotten Feminists
101 Years Ago: The Making of America’s First Woman Governor
She did not frame her success as a triumph of gender or claim to be breaking barriers. Instead, she spoke of civic duty and circumstance
Careers
Let’s Reclaim Interrupting
Women have long been conditioned to believe that interrupting isn’t polite. It’s time to shift our thinking.
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Ideas For Dealing With the Complicated Relationships in Your Life
Whether it’s your spouse, your siblings or your friends, how you handle moments when things aren’t easy can make all the difference. Here’s what we’ve found that helps.
Who Doesn't Love a List?
On our last newsletter of the year, we invite you to make a hot mug of tea and get stuck in to these treasures. Enjoy.
Editor's Letter
I Promise This Letter Won’t End Badly
A reflection on 2025, from our editor-in-chief.
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Good Riddance: What We Are Leaving Behind in 2025
As the year comes to a close, our contributors share the things they don’t plan to take with them into 2026.