The “Wicked” star is now the first Black woman to ever receive two lead-actress nominations in the award’s 81-year history.
The Dangerous Annoyance of Lovely White Women’s Tears
Writer Olivia Nuzzi and student Samantha Fulnecky have been elevated because they enjoy a privilege that can cause real harm, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Heart Disease Is Top Killer of Women, Yet Few Are Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Women don’t just face barriers to becoming cardiothoracic surgeons — once they are in the role, they face sexual harassment, demanding hours and unequal pay.
9 Women-Led Comfort Movies to Cozy Up To
Grab a blanket and your biggest bowl of popcorn – it’s time to snuggle up with our list of super-fun, feel-good films.
The Latest
This Group in South Is Now at Risk for HIV, According to Report
Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.
Rest and Resistance are Intertwined. Rosa Parks Understood That
In her later years, Parks practiced yoga as a way to support her body and mind — reflecting a broader lineage of Black women grounding their organizing in rest.
Studies Show Pregnancy Problems Impact Health Later in Life
A growing body of research points to lasting medical implications, including risks of heart disease and stroke, long after pregnancy is over.
Trailer for ‘Seasoned’ Podcast on 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.
A Congresswoman Recounts Curly-Haired Disses Throughout Her Career
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was told early in her career to “do something” about her naturally wavy hair.
Our ‘Ripple Effects’ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts That Give Back
Our 2025 holiday gift guide is about more than “stuff.” We selected social enterprises that make impactful products and charities that need support this season.
Podcast
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Lena Richard
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.
Trailer for ‘Seasoned’ Podcast on 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.
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Lena Richard
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.
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Cecilia Chiang
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.
Seasoned: Culinary Pioneers – MFK Fisher
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.
Entrepreneurial Women
An Innovator in Pest Control Has Her Sights on Invasive Species
Pam Marrone’s startup, Invasive Species Corp., is developing biological ways to tackle non-native plants and animals. A potential blockbuster weed-killer is in the works.
The Woman Behind Those Seaweed Snacks in Your Kids’ Lunch Box
Korean-born Annie Chun grew up watching her mother roast seaweed on the stovetop. She’s now the co-founder of Gimme Seaweed, a popular, healthy and sustainable brand.
Her New Line of Drinks Is Inspired By Nature
Dana Thompson, who built the celebrated Owamni restaurant, is now turning her attention to functional beverages. Her social-impact brand, Heti, also plans hempcrete housing.
The Resilient Provider Who’s Survived Arson, Death Threats and Supreme Court Rulings
Before Julie Burkhart could even open Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic, an extremist tried to burn it down. That hasn’t stopped her. Neither has the Dobbs ruling.
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The Surprising Way Seaweed Could Replace Plastic
Sway, a California-based startup, has turned to the kelp forest to find a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic.
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Her Tech Makes Ultrasounds More Shareable
Ellen Murphy’s company, Sona, allows healthcare providers to instantly share ultrasound images and videos with patients.
Her Club Gets Books into Prisons
Christine Calabrese’s EmBOSSed Book Club delivers self-development books to incarcerated readers.
She Helps Leaders Navigate the Hard Stuff
Kirsti Samuels coaches organizations and the people who run them on how to solve complex problems and stay resilient in high-stakes environments.
Women In Science
When it comes to droughts, wildfires, thunderstorms and other extreme events, these scientists are looking for answers. We spotlight them on our annual list.
Announcing Our Women In Science Incentive Prize Winners
When it comes to droughts, wildfires, thunderstorms and other extreme events, these scientists are looking for answers. We’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Helping the Karuk Tribe in California Prepare for Climate Challenges
Danielle Touma has stepped out of the lab and into Karuk territory, where she’s assisting the tribe in identifying wildfire, drought and extreme rainfall risks.
Do Clouds Contribute to Climate Change? This Scientist Wants to Find Out
At Columbia University, Juliet Pilewskie is studying how clouds and the environment exchange energy, a longtime mystery.
Her ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ Almost Cost Her a PhD. Now, She’s Using It to Help Desert Communities
Valerisa Gaddy heads up Cool Tucson, and is helping the Pascua Yaqui Nation develop rain gardens.
Investigating Extreme Heat in Salt Lake City
In Utah, Heather Holmes is working on better forecasting models, especially when heat waves mix with wildfire smoke in rural communities.
Beyond Fire and Smoke, Wildfires Might Just Spread Disease, Too
In California, Onja Davidson Raoelison is studying how extreme events like wildfires may spread pathogens through the water and air, a potential threat to human health.
Terrifying Weather Events, Part 1: Climate Changes Lives
Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans. Hear how that impacted Lisa Dyson of Air Protein. Bernadette Woods Placky talks extreme weather.
Terrifying Weather Events, Part 2: Enter the Protesters
Activists, ordinary citizens and luminaries like Jane Fonda want action – and accuse governments and big corporations of failing to manage the climate crisis.
A Troubling Diagnosis Led This Grandmother Into Environmental Activism
Sharon Lavigne of Louisiana fights against the construction of industrial plants, saying pollutants have harmed her health and that of area residents.
Worried For the Future, Women Speak Out Against Climate Change
Generations of women at “Summer of Heat” protests in New York City share concerns about how extreme weather events will impact their loved ones’ lives.
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The Surprising Way Seaweed Could Replace Plastic
Sway, a California-based startup, has turned to the kelp forest to find a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic.
The Race for the States
Melissa Walker of The States Project believes that state lawmakers are the most important policymakers in the country. Watch our 8-minute video.
Climate Protesters Target Wall Street in ‘Summer of Heat’
We follow Marlena Fontes of Climate Families NYC as she preps for a season of activism. Watch our 10-minute video.
Once NASA’s Dream, a Food Startup Is Making ‘Air Protein’ a Reality
We tour the facility where Lisa Dyson, founder of Air Protein, literally makes meat out of air. She might just transform the future of food. *Named “2024 Best Short Video” by the Newswomen’s Club of New York.
Latest Podcasts
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Lena Richard
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.
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Cecilia Chiang
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.
Seasoned: Culinary Pioneers – MFK Fisher
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.
The State of Abortion, 3 Years Since Dobbs
When Roe fell, no one expected abortion rates to rise. Or pills to get easier to access. We talk to two women about leading the resistance, what the future holds, and how to manage fear.