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Matriarchy Is Having a Moment. Why?

Matriarchy Is Having a Moment. Why?

Like your worst boss, the patriarchy has spent centuries failing upwards. Who — or what — is going to stop it?

by Emma Haslett
DEI Isn't Dying — It’s Evolving

DEI Isn't Dying — It’s Evolving

A new study finds most companies remain committed to inclusion efforts despite legal and political backlash.

by Josie Cox
More And More People Believe Women’s Equality Has Gone “Far Enough”

More And More People Believe Women’s Equality Has Gone “Far Enough”

Gen Z men are most likely to believe “a wife should obey her husband”, a new survey shows—as the UN warns of global “backsliding”.

by Josie Cox
Who Invented Women’s History Month? I’m Glad You Asked.

Who Invented Women’s History Month? I’m Glad You Asked.

Before they became marketing opportunities, International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month were milestones in a much longer and larger struggle.

by Josie Cox
Women Leaders Are Still in The Minority

Women Leaders Are Still in The Minority

From peace talks to boardrooms, women still hold vanishingly few positions in business, politics and economics, a new study has found.

by Josie Cox
Slippery, Snowy Sidewalks Are Sexist: Let Me Explain Why

Slippery, Snowy Sidewalks Are Sexist: Let Me Explain Why

Caroline Criado Perez’s book "Invisible Women" explains why the women of New York City are having a harder week than the men.

by Josie Cox
LGBT Americans Are Disappearing From Federal Data

LGBT Americans Are Disappearing From Federal Data

New research shows the extent to which sexual orientation and gender identity has been eliminated from federal data collections since the beginning of Donald Trump's second presidency.

by Josie Cox
This Bill in the Senate Could Disenfranchise Millions of Women Voters

This Bill in the Senate Could Disenfranchise Millions of Women Voters

Trump has renewed pressure for the Senate to pass the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. For the 69 million women who have changed their last name, this would create a barrier to voting.

by Kathleen Davis
The Trump Administration Just Made it Harder for Workers to Fight Harassment

The Trump Administration Just Made it Harder for Workers to Fight Harassment

More than 70 organizations say the move undermines the agency’s mission and makes it more difficult for workers to challenge discrimination.

by Josie Cox
Unemployment Hits Black Women the Hardest

Unemployment Hits Black Women the Hardest

The overall unemployment rate is at a four year high but it’s not impacting all workers in the same way.

by Josie Cox
In Paris, I’m an American First, a Black Woman Second

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.

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

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

Shocking? Yes. Surprising? No.

by Emma Haslett
Four in 10 Young Women Want to Leave America

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.

by Josie Cox
Global Equality for Women and Girls is Grim. What Are We Doing About It?

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.

by Claire Cozens
June May Be Over, But It’s Still Pride For Me

June May Be Over, But It’s Still Pride For Me

Hosting a Pride prom served as a reminder that someone can be included, understood and loved for who they are without having to leave parts of their identities at the door.

by Lucy Webster
At the Bezos-Sánchez Wedding, All Eyes Were on the Bride, But So Was the Criticism.

At the Bezos-Sánchez Wedding, All Eyes Were on the Bride, But So Was the Criticism.

Coverage of Jeff Bezos compared with Lauren Sánchez is highly gendered. He is a man with an ‘achiever mindset’. She is...’bikini-clad.’

by Holly Baxter
Same-Sex Marriage in the U.S., a Decade On

Same-Sex Marriage in the U.S., a Decade On

Ten years since the Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell, how do things look for LGBTQ rights?

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

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.

by Kim Hart, +1
Women and People of Color Comprise Most Fired Federal Workers

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.

by Josie Cox
Disabled in a Swimsuit

Disabled in a Swimsuit

I can’t explain how being noticed beside a pool is materially different to being noticed in the snacks aisle at the supermarket. But it is.

by Lucy Webster
On DEI, Here We Go Again.

On DEI, Here We Go Again.

It’s time to stop saying disabled people are less qualified. Evidence suggests that, far from making workplaces worse, disabled people make teams better.

by Lucy Webster
One Victorious Beyoncé Does Not Equality Make

One Victorious Beyoncé Does Not Equality Make

It’s a great story, but women aren’t really ruling the Grammys. When they’re nominated just one-third of the time, how could they?

by Josie Cox
DEI Is Something We All Rely On—Whether We Admit It or Not.

DEI Is Something We All Rely On—Whether We Admit It or Not.

When companies are more inclusive, everyone profits. So when DEI gets shut down, it’s up to everyone to step up.

by Josie Cox
As Always With Davos, A Question of Who Gets to Be in the Room

As Always With Davos, A Question of Who Gets to Be in the Room

This year, over 50 heads of state are in attendance, as well as about 1,600 business leaders.

by Josie Cox
Yes, Los Angeles Is Burning. No, DEI Is Not to Blame.

Yes, Los Angeles Is Burning. No, DEI Is Not to Blame.

Within a day of the California wildfires igniting, right-wing influencers and conservative media outlets had decided what was to blame for the deadly blazes: DEI. That’s utterly ridiculous.

by Josie Cox
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