Culture
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.
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Trump’s 'Piggy' Insult is Distracting Us From the Real Issue
Shocking? Yes. Surprising? No.
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Nancy Pelosi Announces the End to Her Trailblazing, History-Making 38-Year Political Career
Her legacy will leave a mark on the country’s history, the political aspirations of women, and the lives of all Americans.
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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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Demolishing the East Wing to Make Room for a Ballroom Wipes Away the Work of First Ladies
President Trump's demolition of the White House's East Wing ignores that this "small building" has long been the symbolic heart of the nation.
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No Kings, Just 7 Million People
At Saturday's No Kings rallies across the U.S. pure women-energy prevailed. Here's a look at the rally in Manhattan.
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I Wish Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Was the Solution to America’s Child Care Crisis. It’s Not.
Beware the 'momwashing' provisions.
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Multiple Lawsuits Filed Over Trump’s Attempt to Overhaul U.S. Elections
The complaints say Trump's executive order issued last week on voting rights is unconstitutional and could prevent millions of citizens from voting—in particular women and people of color.
Mental Health
A Handful of Reasons to Be Hopeful. (Yes, We Found Some!)
Wars, wildfires and felonious world leaders are dominating the news cycle. But also: Diseases are being treated, solar power is booming and some animals are back from the brink of extinction.
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Deciding Which Way to Look
Two men will be honored on Monday. They couldn't be more different.
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How Will Women Protest In a Second Trump Term?
Pussy hats and memes might provide some emotional relief, but the real work will take place behind the scenes.
U.S. Election 2024
On Tuesday, Signs of Progress, Too
While all eyes were on Donald Trump's win, sure signs of progress emerged on Tuesday, too.
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What Went Wrong for Kamala Harris?
In the end, it wasn't even a close-won race. Did the Harris campaign get it wrong—or did the Trump side spot something the Democrats didn't?
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The Day After the Big Day
This isn’t the note I was hoping to write. Harris lost. Trump won.
Forgotten Feminists
As America Votes Harris vs. Trump, One Woman’s Legacy Looms Especially Large
How Shirley Chisholm, who ran for president against all odds, forever altered the landscape for women in U.S. politics.
U.S. Election 2024
‘Blame Women’—How the Trump Campaign Is Courting Voters...and Donors
With hours to go before voting begins, the Trump campaign is trying new tactics to establish a MAGA future—and many of those attack women.