Reproductive Health
Expectant Mothers Deserve More Options Than Just ‘Toughing It Out’
The swirl of misinformation around Tylenol and pregnancy points to a bigger problem: An overall reluctance to include pregnant women in medical research.
Politics
Equality
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.
Parenting
I Wish Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Was the Solution to America’s Child Care Crisis. It’s Not.
Beware the 'momwashing' provisions.
Equality
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.
Equality
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.’
Equality
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?
Reproductive Rights
Three Years Post Dobbs, Everything Has Changed, and Nothing
Abortion remains a wildly divisive issue in the U.S., with perspectives varying dramatically by state.
Violence Against Women and Girls
A Colonial-Era Law Makes Marital Rape Legal in India. The Government Refuses to Change It.
In India, arranged marriage is a common practice. Some marriages work out, of course, while in others, a family’s honor is protected, whatever the cost.
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.'
Politics
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.
Equality
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.
Equality
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.
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.
Politics
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.
Infertility
‘I Never Set Out to Be An Advocate'
Surrogacy is once again legal in Michigan. With good old grassroots activism, here's how I helped make it happen.
France
It's 2025. Has France’s #MeToo Moment Finally Arrived?
France has a long tradition of protecting powerful men accused of sex crimes. Feminists are mixed on whether that’s about to change.