But here’s the upside: more women started their own companies.
Quick Takes
News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Selena Gomez, Quinta Brunson Just Made Emmy Nomination History
The two actresses and producers both made significant strides in television history by scoring some notable Emmy nods.
“Good Girl Gone Bad” Rihanna Named Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire
The pop powerhouse and savvy entrepreneur, who recently welcomed a new baby, has another title to add to her laundry list of accolades.
Brittney Griner’s Emotional Letter to Biden: Please ‘Get Me Home’
The WNBA star, who has been detained in Russia for several months on drug-smuggling allegations, wrote directly to the president to ask for help.
Blue-State Governors Urge Businesses to Set Up Shop In Their States after Roe Reversal
The governor of Connecticut is the latest official to make his case to businesses.
Study Says This 1 Thing Could Help Women Live Longer
It’s not a resource in great supply at the moment, but it could extend women’s lives, Harvard University researchers found.
Meet Rachel Maddow’s Successor (Though You Likely Have Already)
Alex Wagner is a veteran political journalist. And she’s about to become a household name.
Roe v. Wade, Landmark Ruling Granting Women Access to Abortion, Is Overturned
The decision, expected since a draft opinion leaked in May, still hit hard.
Title IX Turns 50, but Fight for Equality Continues
The law that revolutionized the role of women in sports and education continues to come under attack half a century later.
Margaret Atwood on Staying Optimistic as Roe Overturn Seems Imminent
The Canadian author still sees a bright future, despite all those dystopian novels.
Women Startup CEOs Paid Themselves Less During Covid Compared to Men — Report
Female founders lowered their pay, while their male counterparts saw increases.
Jennifer Hudson Enters EGOT Hall of Fame
Just 18 years ago, Hudson was auditioning for “American Idol.” Now, the singer and actress is the youngest woman to ever achieve EGOT status.
The Latest Supply-Chain Casualty? Tampons
Once again, women are disproportionately feeling the impacts of product shortages.
South Asian ‘Ms. Marvel’ Reframes the Classic Superhero Narrative
Vellani’s character is a revolutionary nod to the Brown teenage experience, with a supernatural twist.
Quarters Have a New Face: Feminist Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller
Mankiller, draped in a traditional shawl, is depicted next to the Cherokee Nation’s seven-pointed star.