In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re reflecting on wise words from wise women within the Asian-American and Pacific-Islander communities.
Cheslie Kryst’s Memoir Gives New Details About Her Mental Health Struggles
Published two years after her suicide, the memoir – finished by mom April Simpkins – explores sadness, pain and the pressure to succeed.
New Report Spotlights Persistent Trend of Overworked, Undersupported Women
A study from Deloitte shows that women are still handling a disproportionate amount of unpaid labor – and their mental health continues to suffer for it.
U.S. Grassroots Organizer Wins International Environmental Activism Award
Andrea Vidaurre has dedicated herself to battling California’s significant smog problem. Because of that work, she was named a 2024 Goldman Prize winner.
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After 15 Years, Vanessa Williams Makes Comeback to Music
Williams, 61, recently premiered her new music video for her pop song “Legs (Keep Dancing).”
How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health — and on our kids’ health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast.
New Biden Rule Strengthens Privacy Protections for Abortion Seekers
President Joe Biden announced a policy change this week that will preserve patients’ privacy when they seek and receive reproductive care.
Study: Risk of Death Lower for Senior Women Treated by Female Doctors
Seeking care from a woman doctor could save an additional 5,000 lives each year, new research indicates.
Once NASA’s Dream, a Food Startup Is Making ‘Air Protein’ a Reality
We tour the facility where Lisa Dyson, founder of Air Protein, literally makes meat out of air. She might just transform the future of food.
She’s on a Mission to Save Queen Conch From Extinction
Megan Davis of the Queen Conch Lab has dedicated her career to preserving a Caribbean icon.
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How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health — and on our kids’ health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Olivia Rodrigo to Donate a Portion of Tour Profits to Abortion Rights Efforts
The pop star plans to give some of her ticket sales to Fund 4 Good, her new nonprofit focused on community-based reproductive justice.
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.
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.
7 Books for Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
We’ve compiled a collection of acclaimed books written by Asian-American and Pacific Islander women, from Michelle Zauner to Chanel Miller.
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Once NASA’s Dream, a Food Startup Is Making ‘Air Protein’ a Reality
We tour the facility where Lisa Dyson, founder of Air Protein, literally makes meat out of air. She might just transform the future of food.
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Her Mission: Introducing the Benefits of Movement to Every Body
Laura Radocaj is helping people with intellectual disabilities engage in physical activity through her business, Sunday Strong.
Using an Ancient Art Form to Make Greeting Cards
Huong Wolf’s company, Quilling Card, makes stationery and gifts using an intricate, centuries-old paper-shaping technique.
Her Single-Use Tableware is Made from Palm Leaves
Pallavi Pande’s eco-friendly line of disposable plates, bowls and spoons draws inspiration from her childhood.
How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health — and on our kids’ health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast.
Meet Mary Claire Haver, a Top Menopause Influencer
Thanks to party music and dance memes, this OB-GYN is reducing menopause stigma and imparting science-backed tips. Listen to our 12-minute podcast.
A Seaweed Startup in Maine’s Chilly Waters
Atlantic Sea Farms works with lobstermen to farm kelp in the winter months. It’s a superfood that’s climate-friendly, too. Listen to our 10-minute podcast.
Our Podcast Featuring Judy Woodruff, Acclaimed Journalist
In this podcast episode, we talk to the longtime PBS NewsHour host about her career and next steps.
Women In Science
We’ve awarded $5,000 grants to soil scientists working to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth.
Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize
These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Bringing Soil Health to Indigenous Communities
Scientist Lydia Jennings is leading an effort to improve Native lands traversed by gas pipelines and scarred by mining.
Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.
Why This Scientist Studies Soil, the ‘Thin Veneer’ Upon Which Life Depends
Claudia Christine Avila brings her Mexican-American roots to her research – and believes cultural appreciation for land makes a difference.
When Salt Encroaches Upon Farmers’ Fields
In North Carolina, Julia Janson is researching the impact of rising sea levels on soil and helping multigenerational farming families adjust to changing times.
Her Startup Aims to Revolutionize Soil Health
In Kansas, Elizabeth Koziol has turned a fondness for fungus into a thriving business, MycoBloom.
Afghan Women: ‘We Are Not Fragile’
We speak to women who fled Afghanistan – as well as some who are still there. Our goal is to give Afghan women visibility at a time when the Taliban seeks to erase them from public life.
The Israeli-American Journalist Who Led an Escape Mission
Danna Harman didn’t have any tools or resources, but she knew she had to do something to help the Afghan girls who reached out to her.
The Aspiring Journalist Following in the Footsteps of Her Father
Marwa Dashty’s father, a well-known journalist, was killed after the Taliban took over. Now, the 20-year-old wants to continue his legacy by becoming a journalist herself.
The Teacher Who Chose to Stay Behind
When Munireh’s father first received news of the Taliban takeover, he sent all the women in the family to Iran – but she refused to leave Afghanistan.
The Pop Star Whose Fan Helped Her Get Out
After Shakiba Teimori showed her long, flowing hair on television, it was as if she were exiled. And then she fled for real.
The Judge Who Escaped: ‘We Lost All of Our Achievement’
Since the Taliban’s return to power, women judges – who once dared to sentence men for their crimes – have been forced into hiding. We spoke to one whose identity we are protecting.
The Founder of Afghanistan’s First All-Girls Coding School
Fereshteh Forough opened Afghanistan’s first coding school for girls and women – but the Taliban’s ban on education prevents students from learning in-person.
The Mobile App Developer Secretly Working Online
Parima hides the fact that she works remotely, as many of her neighbors in Afghanistan don’t believe women should have jobs.
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How an Organic Farm Hopes to Heal the Land
In Rhode Island, Rachael Slattery and Ben Coerper of Wild Harmony Farm use regenerative agriculture techniques to restore soil health.
A Native-Owned Brewery Inspired by the Southwest
In New Mexico, Shyla Sheppard and Missy Begay are making craft beers with traditional Indigenous ingredients.