Culture
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.
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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.
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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.
Culture
"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.
Women at Work
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.
Culture
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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!
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You Might Like: Women & Politics Recommendations from The Persistent
Books, podcasts and newsletters, even pins and T-shirts that celebrate our hard-earned right to vote, plus a little escapism TV along the way.
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You Might Like—Spooky Recommendations from The Persistent
Must-see viewing from feminist horror to kid-friendly anime and a not-so-light read about the history of poison.
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Where Is Mary Shelley In All the ‘Frankensteins’ Out There?
Maybe it’s time for a woman to show us what “Frankenstein” is really about.
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Like Her Or Not, We’re All Swifties Now. (But Not For the Reasons You Think.)
When Taylor Swift releases a new album, we all profit. "The Life of a Showgirl," is no exception.
How We Live
The Punk Side of Disability Culture You’ll Never See
What does the phrase “disability culture” make you think of?
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Visceral, Dark, Hopeful: The World Through Women’s Eyes
This year's Women Photograph grant winners offer an honest, hopeful view of the world as it looks through a woman's lens.