A 12-week exercise in nurturing my “inner artist” became an extended contemplation of how our society cuts off women’s genius at its knees.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
End of an Era: Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement
The sports legend will call it quits later this year, after 14 years of champion-level game play – and championing social-justice causes.
Pay-Gap Lawsuit Says Disney Owes Women Employees Over $150 Million
Women routinely make 2% less than their male co-workers throughout Disney, including at its iconic theme parks, the suit claims.
At 109, Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor Pens Memoir: ‘Don’t Let Them Bury My Story’
Viola Ford Fletcher lived through the 1921 destruction of Oklahoma city’s “Black Wall Street” by an angry white mob. Now, she’s publishing her account.
This New York Law Will Protect In-State Docs Offering Out-of-State Abortion Care
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation that will allow New York state medical providers to send abortion pills to patients in states where access is restricted, without fear of litigation.
Finally, More Protection for Pregnant Workers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which takes effect this week, provides “long-overdue” safeguards for pregnant American employees.
10 Songs for Summer Vibes, Even If You Can’t Actually Get to the Beach
Whether you’re a stressed-out singleton or a strung-out mom (or both), this playlist will help you shake, shake, shake Señora.
This TikTok Mom Went Viral for Her Life-Saving CPR Idea
A horrific moment sparked a small business idea for Felicia Jackson. Years later, it has brought her success – and some serious internet attention.
6 Black Women Entrepreneurs on the Importance of Juneteenth
The holiday marks the end of state-sanctioned slavery in the U.S. But as these women note, Juneteenth is also a celebration of resilience and determination.
Report Reveals Overwhelming, ‘Alarming’ Bias Against Women
Nine out of 10 people in the world hold negative perceptions of women, UN researchers say.
In New York City, Sepia-Toned Days Drive Home Climate Change Realities
Headlines about our radically shifting climate can feel distant. But when it does hit home, we quickly see the burdens shift to our women and children.
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.
4 Ways to Actually Support LGBTQ Workers
Pride-themed merchandise isn’t a bad start — provided it stays on your shelves. But truly lifting up the LGBTQ community is a year-round act.
Paid Leave and Childcare Aren’t Figuring Big in 2024 Discourse – But They Should
American families are feeling strained without social safety nets to assist, yet candidates’ eyes are elsewhere. How, then, do we achieve federal-level relief?
This Office is Trying to Find the Black Girls and Women Who Vanish
The Minnesota office aims to combat ‘missing white woman syndrome’ by allocating resources and attention to these often-ignored cases.