Ayesha Malik is taking her place on the Middle Eastern nation’s highest court – alongside 16 men.
Candice Helfand-Rogers
Candice Helfand-Rogers has worked as a journalist for some of the largest news organizations in the country over the course of her 15-year career, including CBS Local News and The Star-Ledger. She earned her B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers University. In her spare time, she enjoys singing with several ensembles in New York City. Please contact [email protected] with questions or pitches.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Reimagining a System from the Inside
America is experiencing a groundswell of anti-capitalist sentiment – even among women entrepreneurs who actively participate in our economy.
Study Says This is Why Over 1 Million Older Women Might Quit Their Jobs
One word: Menopause. If current workplace policies don’t change, the result could be a mass exodus.
Mj Rodriguez Becomes the First Trans Actress to Ever Score a Golden Globe
In her speech, the “Pose” star celebrated how her win will open new doors for other marginalized performers.
The Makers of Ethical Eroticism Say it’s Hot, Real – and Feminist
For decades, a debate has raged over whether sex should be shot and shared. These founders are trying to show safer, more inclusive ways of doing it.
Despite Chloé Zhao’s Oscar Win, Fewer Women Directed Top Films in 2021
The percentage of women directing the year’s biggest films dropped in 2021. This shift doesn’t just impact women directors, researchers say.
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.
8 Great Shows and Films Featuring Strong Women to Scope Out in 2022
Your New Year’s resolution: Watch something you’ll truly enjoy.
10 Moments Where Women in Pop Culture Took Stands, Helped Out or Made an Impact
In 2021, whether they hailed from sports or fashion or the arts, these women made headlines – and differences.
This is the Only Women-Run Safari Site in All of Africa
Here’s a travel spot to consider adding to your post-pandemic bucket list.
14 Stories Our Staff Loved Covering (and Reading) in 2021
This year has been a ride. All the more reason to pause and reflect on the projects and posts we’re proudest of, we figure.
For the First Time, a Woman Will Lead America’s Largest Police Force
Nassau County chief of detectives Keechant Sewell has been tapped to become the NYPD’s newest commissioner.
L’Oreal Paris USA is Helping Women Artists Get In On the NFT Boom
For the most part, it’s been men making money in this emerging digital industry. The cosmetics giant wants to change that. (We’ll also explain what an NFT is.)
Cardi B Scores a Big ‘First,’ Joins Elite Club with Lady Gaga, Katy Perry
The celebrated woman rapper made history this week.
15 Great Gifts Under $100 for a ‘Great Escape’
More than anything, those on your holiday shopping list probably want a break from, well, everything. Our gift guide full of women-made products is here to help!