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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.
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.
At the Best New Restaurant in America, Healing Is Part of the Experience
Yes, the food is delicious. But Dana Thompson, co-owner of Indigenous eatery Owamni, believes ancestral foods have the power to do more.
Creating Space for a Forgotten Group of Cannabis Founders
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association aims to connect and educate entrepreneurs working in a space – and country – that isn’t helping them.
Her Nonprofit Gives Families a Much-Needed Break From Breast Cancer
Jeanine Patten-Coble’s Little Pink Houses of Hope offers free, week-long retreats to patients who have undergone cancer treatment.
Here Are 7 Powerful Books Written by Indigenous Women
Must-read authors such as Louise Erdrich and Robin Wall Kimmerer inspire healing and reflection in their novels.
6 Motivational Quotes from Influential Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has officially begun, and we’re sharing influential survivors’ wise words to mark it.
Willing to Eat Crickets? This Business Hopes You’ll Turn a Dare Into a Healthful Habit
3 Cricketeers, co-founded by Claire Simons, is tempting the cricket-curious with dark chocolate clusters and spicy snack mixes.
By Sharing Her Experiences, Emily Ratajkowski Aims to Connect with Women
At a recent release for her book, “My Body,” model, entrepreneur and now author Emily Ratajkowski shared why she opened up about her past sexual assaults.
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.
Apply Now for Our 2022 ‘More Beautiful World’ Gift Guide
Does your business sell a product or service that makes life better? Then apply by Oct. 31 to be potentially featured in our annual gift guide.
NOAA’s New Chief Scientist on Preparing for Climate’s Biggest Perils
We spoke with Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration — and it’s not as depressing as it sounds.
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.”
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.