Diane Sawyer, Oprah Winfrey and more take to social media to thank the late Walters for paving the way.
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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Taliban Bans Women From Higher Education
The newest restriction targeted at women sparks despair among female Afghan students, who have already been banned from secondary school classrooms.
California’s New Pink Tax Law Could Save Women $47 Billion Annually
However, some fear that manufacturers will find ways to continue charging women higher prices than men for personal care products.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Receives Equal Pay for the First Time
The actress revealed that she would get paid roughly 10% of the salary of male co-stars in Bollywood.
Iran’s Revolutionary Women Named Time’s ‘Heroes of the Year’
The magazine honored the “rebellious” and “ferocious” young women who have been taking to the streets to protest a misogynistic, controlling regime.
For the First Time, Your Money Will Feature the Signatures of 2 Women
New banknotes are signed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasury Chief Lynn Malerba, celebrating women pioneers in economics.
Lizzo Named ‘People’s Champion’ at 2022 People’s Choice Awards, Immediately Proves Why
The Detroit rapper, singer and entrepreneur honored 17 women activists in all during what was intended to be her “moment.”
Research: Women Are Getting Angrier. (Women: We Know)
Gallup polling suggests that women the world over are growing angrier as time goes on, as disparities remain unaddressed and as needs remain unmet.
These 2 Women-Run, Eco-Friendly Startups Just Got a Royal Cash Infusion
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize doles out millions of dollars each year to organizations fighting climate change.
Inviting Girls to Code the Characters They Want to See In Games
The new platform Girls Who Code Girls allows girls to create avatars that reflect themselves outside of the male gaze.
In a First, the New York Philharmonic’s Women Musicians Outnumber the Men
The 180-year-old ensemble was once a man’s world. Today, women occupy the majority of its seats.
A Trailblazer in Politics Steps Down
Nancy Pelosi had to be prodded to run for office. But she became one of the most powerful women in American political history.
Karen Bass Makes History as First Woman Elected Mayor of Los Angeles
Bass, who will also be the second Black mayor to hold the position, plans to confront homelessness and crime in the city.
Feminist Icons, Orgs: ‘We Condemn the Public Shaming of Amber Heard’
Gloria Steinem, NOW and others are also decrying the use of defamation suits to silence domestic abuse victims.
Maven, a Supporter of Health Equity for Women, Raises $90 Million in Post-Roe World
The startup devoted to women and family health is now valued at $1.35 billion, boosted by demand for its services post Supreme Court decision.