The Matildas released a video calling for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups and collective bargaining rights.
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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
40 Public Companies Founded by Women
The list of publicly traded companies run by women entrepreneurs continues to grow – slowly, but surely.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Is Actually Boosting the Economy, Says Federal Reserve
As fans embark on “Swiftcations” all across the country, data shows the Eras tour could result in $4.6 billion in U.S. consumer spending.
Mom-Founded Formula Startup Bobbie Buys Nature’s One
The San Francisco company, founded by Laura Modi in 2018, raised $70 million to acquire a legacy brand that’s been around more than two decades longer.
Ukraine’s Female Soldiers Dealing With Ill-Fitting Uniforms, Health Issues
From too-big boots to cystitis and yeast infections, Ukrainian women soldiers are struggling.
Sarah Silverman Sues Meta and OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
The comedian – along with other authors – says AI language models are stealing text from her book without consent.
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.
Taliban Orders Closure of Beauty Salons in Latest Curb on Women’s Rights
A ministry-issued letter states all beauty salons must shut their doors by July 27 and submit a record confirming their closure.
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.
CEO Reshma Saujani on the Benefits of Remote Work for Women
The Moms First CEO says thanks to remote work, women ‘don’t have to choose between being a caretaker and being a worker.’
One Year After Dobbs, Biden Calls for Better Access to Contraception
A new executive order expands the accessibility of birth control, ‘an essential component of reproductive health care.’
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.
‘Becoming a Big Boss’: Keke Palmer Opens Doors for BIPOC Creators
The “Nope” actor recently spoke about the inspirations behind KeyTV, her digital entertainment network.