Women routinely make 2% less than their male co-workers throughout Disney, including at its iconic theme parks, the suit claims.
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Taliban Orders Closure of Beauty Salons in Latest Curb on Women’s Rights
A ministry-issued letter states all beauty salons must shut their doors by July 27 and submit a record confirming their closure.
At 109, Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Pens Memoir: ‘Don’t Let Them Bury My Story’
Viola Ford Fletcher lived through the 1921 destruction of Oklahoma city’s “Black Wall Street” by an angry white mob. Now, she’s publishing her account.
CEO Reshma Saujani on the Benefits of Remote Work for Women
The Moms First CEO says thanks to remote work, women ‘don’t have to choose between being a caretaker and being a worker.’
One Year After Dobbs, Biden Calls for Better Access to Contraception
A new executive order expands the accessibility of birth control, ‘an essential component of reproductive health care.’
This New York Law Will Protect In-State Docs Offering Out-of-State Abortion Care
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation that will allow New York state medical providers to send abortion pills to patients in states where access is restricted, without fear of litigation.
Finally, More Protection for Pregnant Workers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which takes effect this week, provides “long-overdue” safeguards for pregnant American employees.
‘Becoming a Big Boss’: Keke Palmer Opens Doors for BIPOC Creators
The “Nope” actor recently spoke about the inspirations behind KeyTV, her digital entertainment network.
This TikTok Mom Went Viral for Her Life-Saving CPR Idea
A horrific moment sparked a small business idea for Felicia Jackson. Years later, it has brought her success – and some serious internet attention.
First Muslim Woman Confirmed as a Federal Judge: ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’
In a mostly party-line vote, former civil rights attorney Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed as a district judge for the Eastern District of New York.
Report Reveals Overwhelming, ‘Alarming’ Bias Against Women
Nine out of 10 people in the world hold negative perceptions of women, UN researchers say.
NASA Awards $5 Million in Funding to Women’s Colleges
As part of a White House initiative, NASA will fund programs at seven women’s colleges to help close the gender gap in STEM.
6 Motivational Quotes From Awesome LGBTQ Entrepreneurs
LGBTQ Pride Month is officially underway. We’re sharing words of wisdom from successful entrepreneurs in this 1.4 million-strong community.
Kamala Harris Makes History as West Point’s 1st Woman Commencement Speaker
Vice President Harris congratulated the class of new cadets and gave advice on how to tackle global threats to democracy.
This Office is Trying to Find the Black Girls and Women Who Vanish
The Minnesota office aims to combat ‘missing white woman syndrome’ by allocating resources and attention to these often-ignored cases.