Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that, while the nation’s workforce is split evenly between men and women, individual jobs remain largely dominated by one gender.
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Missouri Bill Would Let Pregnant People Get Divorced. At Present, They Cannot
A Kansas City lawmaker is trying to pass a new law that would close the “archaic loophole” that prevents pregnant residents from finalizing divorces.
Listen Up: There Were More Women Behind the Biggest Music Hits of 2023
The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which studies women’s representation in music, says last year was a banner one. But there’s still room for growth.
A Dying Singer Dedicates Her Last Song to Her Kid – and Lives to See It Go Viral
Cat Janice wrote “Dance You Outta My Head” to lift her son up after she passes away from cancer. TikTok users helped spread the feel-good anthem far and wide.
Study: Over 64,000 Rape-Related Pregnancies Occurred in States With Abortion Bans
Without federally guaranteed access, scores of survivors were left without ways to safely, legally abort pregnancies, new research found.
A Women’s Basketball Coach Just Made NCAA History
Stanford University’s Tara VanDerveer is now the winningest college basketball coach ever.
It Only Took 96 Years: 3 Women-Directed Films Are Oscar Contenders
The 2024 Academy Awards nominations for “Best Picture” included a record number of films by women directors, but parity is still a long way off.
Historically Black Women’s College Receives $100 Million Gift
Longtime trustee Ronda Stryker has just gifted Spelman College the largest single HBCU donation in history.
The Honey Pot Seals $380 Million Deal
The Black woman-owned brand will be acquired by Compass Diversified – and pledges to continue destigmatizing feminine care.
A Lawmaker Unexpectedly Wants New Moms in Congress to Be Able to Vote by Proxy
Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida Republican, was opposed to proxy voting during the pandemic. But motherhood has given her a new perspective.
Suicide Risk is Higher at Certain Points in Menstrual Cycle, Study Finds
New research has uncovered a connection between suicidal thoughts and actions, and specific parts of a person’s monthly cycle.
Afghan Refugees – Mostly Women – Forced to Leave Pakistan
They thought they were free from Taliban-run Afghanistan, where women and girls are slowly being erased from public life. Now, they might have to go back.
These 3 Black Women Made Their Marks at the 2024 Emmys
Ayo Edebiri, Quinta Brunson and Niecy Nash-Betts have been wow-ing us with their wits and talents for years. At the 2024 Emmy Awards, they were rightfully recognized.
Mariska Hargitay Opens Up About Her Own Sexual Assault For The First Time
In a powerful essay for People, the actor reflected on what it was like to play a sex crimes detective while struggling to process her own trauma.
This Minnesota City is Embarking Upon a New, Women-Led Chapter
All seven seats in the St. Paul city council are now occupied by women. It’s also the youngest and most diverse council the city has ever seen.