Women who grew up with federal protections are now mobilizing to keep them.
Influential Women Denounce Supreme Court Decision
The decision left many gutted, but the outrage and calls to action only grow.
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.
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Margaret Atwood on Staying Optimistic as Roe Overturn Seems Imminent
The Canadian author still sees a bright future, despite all those dystopian novels.
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For Shea Radiance founder Funlayo Alabi, the pandemic didn’t slow life down. In what spare time she has, she emphasizes keeping herself grounded – and comfy.
Michele Rayner Was Running for Congress. Then Came the Redistricting
When the Florida Democrat’s district was redrawn, she decided to seek reelection to the state house instead of higher office – because her constituents “can’t afford to lose a voice.”
Women Startup CEOs Paid Themselves Less During Covid Compared to Men — Report
Female founders lowered their pay, while their male counterparts saw increases.
A Doctor and Her 12-Year-Old Daughter on a World Without Roe
With the landmark case expected to be overturned, we talk with Pandia Health’s Dr. Sophia Yen and daughter Stephanie about reproductive rights.
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.
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Ruth Alvarez-DeGolia helps women artisans tap international markets through her social enterprise, Mercado Global — allowing them to earn critical income.
Celebrating Pride Month
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.
The White House Appoints First Black, LGBTQ Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre is a longtime aide of Joe Biden’s.
She’d Be the First Black, Gay Woman in New York’s State Senate. But That’s Not the Point
Kaegan Mays-Williams isn’t running to make history. She just wants a seat at the damn table.
Meet the Record Holder for Longest-Running Woman Winner on “Jeopardy!”
Since her debut during the game show’s Trans Awareness Week, contestant Amy Schneider has been leaving competitors in the dust. And she’s not done yet.
Her Stories, Her Words
We’ve asked women entrepreneurs to share their startup experience via our 1,000+ Stories Project.
The Pandemic Inspired a New Business Owner’s Journey
Allison Jernigan is bringing decades of sales experience in the entertainment industry to her new consulting firm, Ruby Rock Marketing.
She Loves Crafting Jewelry That Makes Customers ‘Cry Happy Tears’
Laurel Ryan is the founder of Nautically Northern, a line of jewelry and homewares inspired by the New England coast.
She Wants People to Heal Themselves as Ancestors Did
Macy Schuchart started supplement company Ancient Bliss to get modern society back in touch with herbal remedies.
She Left a Toxic Job to Make Luxury Gift Boxes
Amanda Klingenberger of Linden Square says it’s been ‘cathartic’ to curate gourmet foods, candles, bath salts and teas.
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Cleaning Up Storm Water — and Shaking Up the Water Industry
In Milwaukee, Paige Peters has built a patent-pending technology that treats wastewater 16 times faster than conventional methods.
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