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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Jane Campion Scores an Oscars ‘First’ With 2022 Best Director Nod
Before this year, no woman had ever been nominated twice in the category.
A New TV Network Will Spotlight Pro Women Athletes
Get ready to tune in to women’s sports (if you weren’t already).
‘Phantom of the Opera’ Has its First Black Lead Actress – At Last
Emilie Kouatchou has officially taken over the role of Christine Daaé in the long-running hit musical.
Study: Cash Aid for Poor Moms, Families Boosts Baby Brain Activity
New research indicates that children, as well as parents, benefit from financial assistance – in more ways than one would think.
Pakistan Has its First-Ever Woman Supreme Court Justice
Ayesha Malik is taking her place on the Middle Eastern nation’s highest court – alongside 16 men.
This Baby Food Company Just Raised $67 Million Via a Female-Led Group of Investors
Yumi, which offers a range of organic baby food, announced a new Series B funding round that stands out from the crowd.
Study Says This is Why Over 1 Million Older Women Might Quit Their Jobs
One word: Menopause. If current workplace policies don’t change, the result could be a mass exodus.
Mj Rodriguez Becomes the First Trans Actress to Ever Score a Golden Globe
In her speech, the “Pose” star celebrated how her win will open new doors for other marginalized performers.
Despite Chloé Zhao’s Oscar Win, Fewer Women Directed Top Films in 2021
The percentage of women directing the year’s biggest films dropped in 2021. This shift doesn’t just impact women directors, researchers say.
Meet the Record Holder for Longest-Running Woman Winner on “Jeopardy!”
Since her debut during the game show’s Trans Awareness Week, contestant Amy Schneider has been leaving competitors in the dust. And she’s not done yet.
8 Great Shows and Films Featuring Strong Women to Scope Out in 2022
Your New Year’s resolution: Watch something you’ll truly enjoy.
Naomi Osaka, Kamala Harris Top Our List of Newsmakers in 2021
From sports to science and everything in between, these women have come out on top in their fields and inspired us along the way.
10 Moments Where Women in Pop Culture Took Stands, Helped Out or Made an Impact
In 2021, whether they hailed from sports or fashion or the arts, these women made headlines – and differences.
A Powerful Woman in Tech Raises $20 Million for Her Book Club App
Books are a big market, and tech founder Padmasree Warrior is tapping in.