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Against All Odds, the Dams Fell. Now It’s Time to Study the Salmon
Brook Thompson of the Yurok Tribe helped win the fight to remove dams along the Klamath River. Now, she’s collecting DNA samples for better understanding of salmon.
No, Women Should Not Shut Up Just Because Their Opinions Challenge Your Own
Chappell Roan came under fire for not endorsing Kamala Harris. Shouting down young women with genuine concerns isn’t a flex of progressive solidarity, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
A Troubling Diagnosis Led This Grandmother Into Environmental Activism
Sharon Lavigne of Louisiana fights against the construction of industrial plants, saying pollutants have harmed her health and that of area residents.
Worried For the Future, Women Speak Out Against Climate Change
Generations of women at “Summer of Heat” protests in New York City share concerns about how extreme weather events will impact their loved ones’ lives.
Saving Democracy, One Campaign at a Time – Including Her Own
Rep. Leanne Krueger of Pennsylvania is running for re-election, in part so she can help fellow Democrats maintain power in the Keystone State.
We Asked Female Founders: How Will Election 2024 Affect Your Business?
Women voiced concerns about inflation, consumer spending and immigration, although not all felt the outcome – whether Harris or Trump – would have an immediate impact.
Apply Today For a Spot on Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: ‘Lifesavers’
For this year’s holiday gift guide, we’ll be celebrating gifts that make loved ones’ lives that much easier. If that’s your company’s specialty, then tell us all about you by Oct. 18!
10 Inspirational Quotes From Impressive Latina Entrepreneurs
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re sharing inspirational words from successful entrepreneurs in this millions-strong community.
That Time Harris Baited Trump – and He Responded With Baseless Pet-Eating Claims
It was the moment that changed the course of the debate. Whether it will impact the election remains to be seen, but we’ll remember this one, writes Colleen DeBaise.
Dear Men: Your Silence is (Also) Frightening
In France, a horrifying case about rapes and the network that kept them secret exemplifies why women don’t — and can’t — yet trust men, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
How Artistry Informs This Arizona State Senate Candidate’s Political Action
A music educator and musician by trade, Stacey Seaman is now developing her voice as a progressive candidate running to represent Arizona’s 16th district.
Why We Must Shout – and Sing – Against Oppressors
The Taliban has now banned Afghan women from singing and using their voices in public. The only ethical response is to drown the tyrants out, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
DNC’s Most Powerful Lesson: ‘When They Go Low,’ People Must Fight Back
Conservatives are accusing progressives – in particular, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign – of meanness and immaturity. It’s merely a ploy for control, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Why This FIT Professor Crafted a Fashion Camp for Black Girls in Brooklyn
An entrepreneur and educator at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Lenese Calleea is now connecting area children with their inner fashionistas — one stitch at a time.