The journey toward gender parity among women directors at the acclaimed film festival is a slow one. But this year brings some concrete signs of progress.
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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
AOC Calls on Biden to Ignore Texas Abortion Pill Ruling
The New York lawmaker says the courts don’t have the authority to ban mifepristone.
New ‘Star Wars’ Director Will Bring Balance, Representation to The Force
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to become both the first woman and first person of color to helm a film in the internationally beloved franchise.
Online Abuse and Death Threats: The Dark Side of Being a Woman Climate Scientist
A new study sheds light on the alarming threats made to climate scientists, revealing women bear the brunt of the abuse.
Women’s March Madness Scores Record-Breaking Viewership, Ticket Prices
The women’s NCAA Final Four reached an average of 4.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched women’s Division I semifinals in history.
Want to Support an Assault Weapons Ban? Katie Couric Will Show You How
The award-winning journalist took just seven minutes out of her day to call two senators and a representative – and wants you to do the same.
2,000 Swiss Women Are Suing Over Climate Change Inaction
The group claims the Swiss government’s ongoing failure to address the crisis constitutes a human rights violation.
Pasadena’s First Black-Owned Bookstore Honors Literary Legend Octavia Butler
The shop plans to bring together the Black community in Pasadena, California, where the science-fiction author lived.
Fed Up: Nearly a Quarter of All U.S. Women Now Want to Run for Office
A survey conducted by nonprofit She Should Run says women want to change America’s status quo by vying for a seat at the decision-making table.
Naomi Osaka Wants Kids to Manage Mental Health, Too
The tennis star (and mother-to-be) just released a free meditation series for children.
Finally, Women Air Force Pilots May Have a Safe Way to Pee
Some rather welcome new technology could make long flights far more bearable for women pilots in the U.S. military branch.
Reba McEntire Is Restoring Her Oklahoma Hometown, With Help From the Choctaw Nation
The country music legend has opened Reba’s Place in Atoka, Oklahoma, to boost the area’s economy.
Now Florida Lawmakers Want to Stop Girls From Talking About Periods
A new bill introduced by Republican Stan McClain would ban menstruation education – and even conversation about periods – before 6th grade.
At Wellesley, Students Vote for Trans Inclusion, Calling School’s Mission Into Question
Students’ push to welcome trans men and nonbinary students remains at odds with Wellesley’s policy of admitting applicants who identify as women.
Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis Defy Ageism at This Year’s Oscars
In her acceptance speech for Best Actress, 60-year-old Yeoh delivers a simple but powerful message for all the women in the audience.