Sports
When Soccer Wasn’t Such a Guy Thing
Women’s soccer in the U.K. goes way back in history. But at one point it was banned. By the time the ban was lifted, the damage had been done.
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Finance
‘Eff You’ Money Is On the Up, and You Need to Know About It
Women are taking secret control over their finances—just in case.
Reproductive Rights
Dozens of Organizations Call on Trump to Stop Defunding Planned Parenthood
One in three women have visited a Planned Parenthood. Cutting funding would 'block these patients from getting the care they need.'
Women You Should Know
If You Could Take a Pill That Erased Feelings of Guilt, Would You?
Imagine if women could unabashedly do their thing without worrying about others’ feelings.
Religion
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.
Politics
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.
The Economy
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.
Science
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.
What Brings You Joy
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.
Motherhood
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.