Students’ push to welcome trans men and nonbinary students remains at odds with Wellesley’s policy of admitting applicants who identify as women.
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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis Defy Ageism at This Year’s Oscars
In her acceptance speech for Best Actress, 60-year-old Yeoh delivers a simple but powerful message for all the women in the audience.
All the Single Ladies Should Be Really Fed up With the Wage Gap
It’s not 1900 anymore (when just 7% of women were unmarried). Despite the record number of single women today, the dollars don’t add up. What gives?
5 Women Are Suing Texas for Abortion Access, After Bans Nearly Killed Them
The lawsuit, brought by women who suffered dangerous pregnancy complications, is the first of its kind following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Karol G Makes Latin Music History With New No. 1 Album
The Colombian-born singer’s new release is now the first album by a woman artist entirely in Spanish to ever top the Billboard 200.
UN Reaches Historic Agreement on Ocean Protection – With Jane Fonda’s Help
The actor and activist, who has spent four years campaigning to protect marine life, urged negotiators to “please deliver” on the High Seas Treaty.
For Women at the Oscars, Reaching Parity ‘Will Take Decades,’ Study Finds
A 17-year analysis of Academy Awards nominees revealed a significant lack of progress when it comes to increasing representation for women and minorities.
SZA, Billboard’s Woman of the Year, on the Power of ‘Yes’
The chart-topping R&B singer delivered an empowering speech at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
Study: Women’s Leadership Pipeline is ‘Hollowed Out’
Progress toward gender parity on the top tiers of business remains slow because of persistent gaps along women’s career paths. It’s an international problem.
In an Obama Campaign Vet, Italy’s Democratic Party Finds First Woman Leader
Elly Schlein’s surprising victory has been attributed to women and youth voters who support her progressive agenda.
Michelle Yeoh Continues to Make Awards Show History
The star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” just became the first Asian actress ever to win Best Actress in Film at the SAG Awards.
The ‘Great Breakup’: Why Women Leaders Are Stepping Down in Record Numbers
As some of the most powerful women in business and politics resign their posts, experts point to burnout and inequity as reasons for their departures.
Meanwhile, In Spain: Abortion Access, Trans Rights and Menstrual Leave
New legislation is slowly transforming the traditionally Catholic country into one of the most progressive nations in Europe.
New Campaign Aims to End Racial Hair Discrimination in the Workplace
Dove and LinkedIn joined forces to launch the #BlackHairIsProfessional campaign, in support of legislation to end hair discrimination.
Dianne Feinstein’s Retirement Clears Path for an Open Primary Battle
The changing of the guard is already underway, with candidates Katie Porter and Adam Schiff announcing their bids.