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Women Empowerment
7 Wittiest and Wildest Reactions to J.D. Vance’s ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Remark
Hillary Clinton, Jennifer Aniston and other high-profile women shot back at Vance’s misogynistic comments with responses ranging from humorous to heartfelt.
‘When is Enough, Enough?’ Celebrity Women Call for Justice Following Sonya Massey Killing
Tia Mowry, Taraji P. Henson and other high-profile women are speaking out after a Black woman was murdered by an Illinois police officer in her own home.
Older Women, Worried About Financial Future, Are Key Voting Bloc
With the state of Social Security looking grim, senior women voters could be swayed by the candidate who seems most likely to right the ship, AARP says.
A Way for the Latina Community to Leverage AI
Yovana Rosales of AI.Latina wants to help her community utilize artificial intelligence to grow their careers and businesses.
Bumble, Facing Backlash, Pulls Anti-Celibacy Ad
Women used social media to voice complaints about the controversial ad, with many saying it diminished women’s freedom of choice.
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.
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.
After 15 Years, Vanessa Williams Makes Comeback to Music
Williams, 61, recently premiered her new music video for her pop song “Legs (Keep Dancing).”
Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Case
A 2,000-strong cohort of Swiss women sued their own government over its lack of action in combating climate change. The European Court of Human Rights ruled in their favor.
Christina Applegate Opens Up About Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Applegate, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, said living with the disease everyday feels like living in hell.
She Turned a Crime Committed Against Her into Art
Artemisia Gentileschi was not only a supremely talented Renaissance artist, but a feminist painter ahead of her time.
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.
She Created A Mentorship Program for Teen Girls
Cassie McDuffey provides educational activities and guidance for young women in the Jackson, Mississippi, area.
Basketball’s Angel Reese on Black Women Being Overshadowed: ‘I’m Trying to Change That’
The LSU Tigers player told Women’s Health that she wants to inspire other women with her confidence.
More Young Women Leaning Toward Left-Wing Politics, New Data Finds
Gallup analyzed political ideologies in young women between 1999 to 2023 – and a lot has changed over the decades.
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.
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.
Her Line Pays Homage to Her Indian Roots
Jyoti Jaiswal sells crafts handmade in India to stateside customers through her eco-friendly business, OMSutra.
Kamala Harris Announces Upcoming Reproductive Freedoms Tour
The vice president plans to hit the road in mid-January to host events championing reproductive rights across the country.
Inspiring Quotes from 10 Iconic Women We Lost in 2023
A tribute to idols like Tina Turner and Jane Birkin, whose legacies will live on for many years to come.
Meghan Markle’s New Project Helps Afghan Women Refugees Build Community
The Welcome Project, now in 11 cities, aims to bring together recently resettled Afghan women through activities like cooking.
There is No Statute of Limitations on Women’s Pain
Prior to the release of Britney Spears’ memoir, “The Woman in Me,” some wondered why she was opening old wounds. The answer is simple: She deserves to.
6 Tunes for When You Need to (Temporarily) Tune Out
Staying engaged and informed is critical – but sometimes, you just need a break. We’ve compiled a few soothing songs to help you recenter, refocus and re-energize.
Financial Planning for Women Who Aren’t Millionaires (Yet)
Crissi Cole is the founder of Penny Finance, an online financial planning platform tailor-made for women.
This Nobel Prize Winner Connected Motherhood and the Wage Gap
Professor Claudia Goldin’s award-winning research has shone a spotlight on the big thing holding back women’s earning potential: their at-home responsibilities.
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 Pop Star Whose Fan Helped Her Escape Afghanistan
After Shakiba Teimori showed her long, flowing hair on television, it was as if she were exiled. And then she fled for real.
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 College Student Getting a Fresh Start
Rodaba Noori is enjoying her new life at Bard College in upstate New York, but she still doesn’t consider it home.
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.
The Judge Who Escaped Afghanistan: ‘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.
Sheryl Sandberg Is Helping Young Girls Develop Leadership Skills
The former Meta COO is expanding her organization Lean In to include a free, 15-lesson program for girls ages 11 to 15.
Journals Designed to Work Around a Mother’s Busy Schedule
Allie Mirosevic creates thoughtful gratitude journals through her company, Bliss’d Co, to help stressed parents carve out intentional moments for themselves.
CEO Reshma Saujani on the Benefits of Remote Work for Women
The Moms First CEO says thanks to remote work, women ‘don’t have to choose between being a caretaker and being a worker.’
She Wants Women to Feel Safe Traveling Alone
Vanessa Karel is the founder of Greether, a site that matches solo female travelers with verified local female guides.
Paid Leave and Childcare Aren’t Figuring Big in 2024 Discourse – But They Should
American families are feeling strained without social safety nets to assist, yet candidates’ eyes are elsewhere. How, then, do we achieve federal-level relief?
The Compelling, Complex and Wholly Incomparable Tina Turner
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll was an immense musical talent, a captivating performer – and a thoughtful woman who wouldn’t be defined by adversity.
These 3 Sisters Are Making Period Underwear More Accessible
Jodi, Lori and Kari Caden are the trio behind Proof, which sells anti-leak underwear that guards against everything from period bleeding and postpartum incontinence.
Martha Stewart Makes History as Oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model
The 81-year-old businesswoman hopes her cover will inspire women of all ages to try new things.
She Wants to Offer Safe Spaces for Women Seeking Refuge
Successful Airbnb host Rebecca Martin has a vision: Provide short-stay housing for women escaping abusive situations.
She’s Extending an Olive Branch – While Lifting Women Up
Hadas Lahav is the founder of Sindyanna of Galilee, an Israeli social enterprise led by a team of Arab and Jewish women working to create change – and olive oil.
Women Need More Mental Health Support at Work, Survey Says
New research shows that, while burnout is on the decline for women in the workplace, there’s still plenty of room for improvement when it comes to caring for female staffers.
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.
Meet the Directors of Oscar-Shortlisted Documentary ‘The Janes’
The film, which chronicles a women-led underground abortion group from 50 years ago, is eerily relatable for women in today’s post-Roe world.
11 Inspiring Women Who Are Changing Arts and Culture in America
We read their books, watch their shows and observe their art. Now, in celebrating Women’s History Month, we see how they’re making an impact in their fields.
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.
Karol G Makes Latin Music History With New No. 1 Album
The Colombian-born singer’s new release is now the first album by a woman artist entirely in Spanish to ever top the Billboard 200.
SZA, Billboard’s Woman of the Year, on the Power of ‘Yes’
The chart-topping R&B singer delivered an empowering speech at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards.