There are 25 women running in gubernatorial races throughout the U.S. – a new record in and of itself.
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 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
She’ll Be the First Indigenous Woman to Take to the Stars
NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann is set to fly to space this week with SpaceX’s Crew-5 mission.
Live from New York, it’s SNL’s First Nonbinary Cast Member!
Comedian Molly Kearney will make their “Saturday Night Live” debut when the longtime sketch comedy show returns for its 48th season.
Her Crime Scene Clean-Up Biz is Facing the Same Old Sexist Problems
Laura Spaulding’s biohazard cleaning franchise, Spaulding Decon, is a multimillion-dollar venture with locations throughout the nation. VCs still won’t play ball.
Now Accepting Applications For Our 2022 ‘More Beautiful World’ Gift Guide
There are so many ways of making ours a more beautiful planet to live on. If your business specializes in one of them, apply today to get on our 2022 holiday gift guide.
At Last, Rihanna’s Returning to the Stage – One of America’s Largest, in Fact
The billionaire woman entrepreneur and nine-time Grammy winner will perform in next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Outrage, Protests Follow Death of Iranian Woman Detained by Morality Police
Mahsa Amini died of injuries said to be sustained during her arrest. The nation’s women have since been burning hijabs and cutting their hair in defiance.
These 3 International Orgs Are Collaborating to Boost Women Fighting Climate Change
The International Center for Research on Women is answering the Clinton Global Initiative’s call to action by assembling a team to study and uplift women-led efforts to save the Earth.
This Organization Fights to Get Domestic Workers’ Rights on Ballots and in Bills
Care in Action, a women-led nonprofit, wants to make sure domestic workers – most of them women of color and immigrants – “get their fair share.”
Viola Davis’ Latest Rakes in $19 Million its Opening Weekend, Surprising Experts
“The Woman King,” an historical drama about a troop of African women warriors from the 1800s, made at least 25% more than analysts expected.
New Research Shows the Power of Women Teachers on Girls
The study examined the impact of female teachers on young girls at a time when women occupied few other professional roles – and found it lasted decades.
The Queen’s Complicated Legacy
Following her death, prominent women weighed in on the lasting impact of Queen Elizabeth II – and the brutal history of the empire she represented.
3 Big Wins for Black Women at the 2022 Emmys
These performers took home awards on a night that saw young talent making history and older stars getting some long-overdue recognition.
Jennifer Lawrence: ‘You Have to Be Political’
In a recent interview with Vogue, the award-winning actress said the stakes are too high following the reversal of Roe v. Wade to stay out of the political fray.
The Ultimate Back-to-School Playlist for Anxious Moms (Like Me)
Nervous about, say, leaving your crying child at preschool? So are we. Here are 7 motivational songs to help you regroup, recenter and recover from drop-off.