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Trump Oversees Historic Exodus of Women Cabinet Officials — And Replaces Them with Men
After a string of firings and exits, there aren’t many women left in Trump’s Cabinet.
The Real Tradwives of America
As evidenced by the popularity of “Yesteryear,” a subculture of “traditional wives” is making big waves in the culture wars.
Study: Representation for Women, Minorities on Streaming Services Going ‘In Reverse’
New UCLA research shows that platforms like Netflix, once a solid home for stories made by and featuring marginalized people, are moving to a white, male standard.
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Set to Become Billionaire
The hyper-focused executive has been described by former colleagues as “the glue” holding Elon Musk’s aerospace company together.
DOJ Reportedly Opens Criminal Investigation Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department’s pursuit of Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for sexual assault in civil court, is the latest in a string of investigations into Trump’s opponents.
Washington Will Finally Have a Women’s Monument. But What Should It Look Like?
The committee behind an historic new monument honoring women’s suffrage is seeking ideas from the general public for its design.
The Klamath River Dam Removal: How the Yurok Tribe Won a Historic Environmental Victory
After decades of advocacy, the Yurok Tribe secured the largest dam removal project in U.S. history — restoring salmon to the Klamath River and reshaping a devastated ecosystem.
Women Have Made Strides in STEM Fields, But Remain Underrepresented as Leaders
A shockingly low percentage of women scientists are appointed to governing bodies and leading academic institutions, according to a new report.
Saving Nature: 11 Women to Watch in Science
These women are using their hard-earned knowledge to protect our planet already ravaged by brutal storms, epic floods and intense wildfires.
Making Butter Without Agriculture — No Plants or Animals Needed
At Savor, Kathleen Alexander is using organic chemistry to create fats and cooking oils that won’t damage the planet.
She’s Helping Cities Manage Stormwater Floods
In South Carolina, Sarah Waickowski investigates the use of green streets, rain gardens and permeable pavements to improve water quality and reduce flooding.
After Wildfires, This Scientist Reads the Future of the Land
In Yellowstone and beyond, Katherine Siegel blends high-tech data with on-the-ground conversations to help save iconic landscapes.
A Kitchen Serving Up Opportunities to Immigrants and Women of Color
La Cocina, a San Francisco-based incubator, helps marginalized women make their way in a tough business – and political – environment.
1000+ Stories Project
Explore our archive of more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs from around the world. Share your story.
She Built a Pilates Studio People Travel Across NYC to Visit
Founder Daisy Zhang grew Mind Pilates from a single Brooklyn studio into a thriving two-location business by letting word-of-mouth fuel its growth.
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Harvesting Amaranth, a Superfood of Indigenous Agriculture
The farming collective Qachuu Aloom shares ancestral knowledge of growing this ancient grain, a climate-resilient crop.
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Seasoned: The Women Who Defined American Food Culture
An original podcast series exploring the chefs, writers and restaurateurs who shaped American food culture.
‘Seasoned’ Series Trailer | The Women Who Defined American Food Culture
Listen to the trailer for the 6-part podast series Seasoned on women culinary pioneers who taught us how to eat, cook and think about food.
MFK Fisher: The Woman Who Invented the Food Memoir
Our 6-episode podcast kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
Cecilia Chiang: Bringing Authentic Chinese Cuisine to America
In San Francisco, an immigrant restaurateur brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the U.S. via The Mandarin. It’s a love letter to her childhood in China, pre-Communist Revolution.
Lena Richard: The Creole Chef Who Built a Culinary Empire
Down in the Big Easy, a Creole chef experiments with bold flavors and becomes one of the first multihyphenate food personalities, even as her life is cut short.
Edna Lewis: The Grande Dame of Southern Cuisine
This celebrated Virginia chef introduced the farm-to-table movement and showed the rest of the country the fresh flavors of Southern cuisine.
Elena Zelayeta: The Blind Chef Reinventing Mexican-American Cuisine
She elevated Mexican cuisine in America, and later enjoyed success as a cookbook author and TV host despite a disability that once plunged her into despair.
The Indigenous Women Chefs Reviving Native American Cuisine
Long before European settlers arrived, Indigenous communities shaped the original cuisines of North America. Today, Native chefs are reclaiming that history.
Anne Hathaway’s Pregnancy Sparks a (Tired) Debate on Older Women’s Choices
The actress, now 43, announced that she’s having a baby. The public had much to say – because whatever older women do, it’s apparently wrong, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Sheryl Crow Decries Trump’s Birthday Spectacle as ‘Disgraceful’
The White House lawn was transformed into a UFC cage-fighting arena to celebrate the president’s 80th birthday, to the tune of over $60 million. The singer had words.
Joan Baez on the Silence of Celebrity Women Amid Attacks on Democracy
The musician and activist reminds the rich and prominent – and everyone else – that privilege is a platform, and should be used for more than seeking personal glory.
Talking Dogs, Dudes Named ‘Chris’ Get More Lead Roles Than Women Over 60, Study Finds
The new research is bleak when it comes to who (or what) is far more likely to star in films than older women. Actresses like Emma Thompson are speaking up.
Road Trip Time? Here’s a Playlist With Beyonce, Shakira, Sara Bareilles & More
Because what summertime adventure is complete without a soundtrack?
Qween Jean Becomes the First Openly Trans Person to Win a Tony Award
The history-making costume designer used her acceptance speech to advocate for LGBTQ acceptance, and the need to “shift the paradigm” toward equity and openness.
Aubrey Plaza Pregnancy Renews Old Question: How Long Are Women Expected to Grieve?
The actress is expecting a child. Her ex died by suicide just over a year ago, some noted in response. Society is still not OK with widows moving on, writes Candice Helfand-Rogers.
