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This Teen Founded a Book Club That Only Reads Banned Books
Ella Scott’s Vandegrift High School Banned Book Club fights against book censorship and advocates for minority representation.
Feeling Charitable? Here Are 7 Organizations Providing Aid to Ukrainians
This holiday season, consider donating to charities providing basic necessities in Ukraine as a harsh winter looms.
12 Women-Made Gifts Under $150 for ‘A More Beautiful World’
Looking for the perfect present? Shop small (and woman-owned!) this season with our handy holiday gift guide.
The Trade World’s Big, Sexist Pipeline Problem
There are ample jobs to be found in industries like construction and plumbing, but women face hurdles from apprenticeships on up.
Fed Up on a Work Trip, a Mom Launched a Startup for Shipping Breast Milk Home
Kate Torgersen’s Milk Stork makes it easier for mothers to pump-and-ship breast milk while on domestic and international business trips.
7 Books by Women Authors for Your Winter Reading List
These books from Michelle Obama, Lily Brooks-Dalton and others are a sure-fire way to beat those winter blues.
11 Motivational Songs to Get You Through a Bad Work Day
We asked women entrepreneurs about the songs they turn to on tough days. The result is this killer playlist.
Meet 6 Innovative Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re shining a spotlight on six Indigenous women business owners from around the U.S. and our northern neighbor.
Her Rideshare Company Only Uses Electric Vehicles
Raven Hernandez aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the ride-share industry through her women-led startup, Earth Rides.
Progressive Women Candidates’ Warning: Your Rights Are ‘Literally on the Ballot’
Women who ran for office this year say decisions made by local and state officials – the very seats up for grabs in Tuesday’s midterm elections – affect people profoundly.
On Taylor Swift’s Music Video, and Society’s Ongoing Problem With My Body
Anti-fatness thrives in a world beholden to narrow – in several ways – beauty standards. The only way to effect change is by calling it out.
Experts Anticipate a Surge in Young Women Voters in Upcoming Midterm Elections
With the Dobbs decision on abortion, young women ‘are really aware that their rights are on the ballot,’ says League of Women Voters.
7 Spellbinding Witch Movies to Watch This Halloween
From campy comedies to historical dramas, these flicks feature the most iconic witch tales to get you into the spirit of the holiday.
Buzzy Memoir ‘Acceptance’ Offers New Take on Resilience
In her new book, Emi Nietfeld, known for publicly detailing harassment at Google, questions what it means to overcome adversity.