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10 Women Who Have Led the Fight Against Climate Change
In honor of Climate Week, we look at women in recent history – scientists, lawyers, writers and politicians – who share one title: environmental leaders.
Lyft Launches New Feature to Protect Women and Nonbinary Users
Women+ Connect will allow women and non-binary riders and drivers to match with one another, with the goal of amping up safety for both.
Coco Gauff on the Williams Sisters and Other Black Women Role Models
The 19-year-old U.S. Open champion took the time to credit her role models after her victory, saying, “They paved the way for me to be here.”
New Study Points to Influx in Interstate Travel for Abortion
States that border those with bans are seeing the highest increases in abortion rates, showing an urgency for out-of-state abortions.
Reese Witherspoon Flexes Entrepreneurial Skills, Sells 2nd Company
The actor will remain a partner and board member of Draper James, the Southern-inspired lifestyle brand she founded in 2015.
Spain Appoints Its First-Ever Female Head Soccer Coach
Montse Tomé, who has served as La Roja’s deputy coach for the last five years, will step into the role following kiss controversy.
A Fall Book List Just in Time for Sweater Weather
Yes, it really is almost that time of year. Check out these eight new reads by women authors hitting bookshelves this autumn.
Women Surgeons Produce Better Results Than Men, Studies Show
Two recent major studies in Sweden and Canada show that patients treated by female surgeons experienced fewer complications than those treated by male surgeons.
Moms Plead for Gun Reform at Tennessee Session
In March, a shooter killed six people at The Covenant School. Mothers want to know why nothing has been done about it.
Simone Biles Wins Record 8th Title After Focus on Mental Health
The 26-year-old gymnast made history at the U.S. Championships in San Jose – just weeks after returning from a two-year hiatus from competing.
New Jersey Schools Will Now Provide Free Period Products
Gov. Phil Murphy says a new bill providing menstrual products for grades six through 12 will “promote equity at every level.”
Women’s Golf Joins Relief Efforts Following Hawaii Wildfires
The LPGA – which holds its championship in Hawaii every year – is donating to wildfire relief efforts as are players including Michelle Wie West and Marina Alex.
Finally, Unsung Women Fashion Designers Get Their Due
Move over, Louis Vuitton. It’s time for a century’s worth of women fashion designers to claim the spotlight at the Met’s Costume Institute.
The Israeli-American Journalist Who Led an Escape Mission
Danna Harman didn’t have any tools or resources, but she knew she had to do something to help the Afghan girls who reached out to her.