Gender equality

Domestic Worker Protest California

What Happens When Care Work Comes on Demand? What Happens When Care Work Comes on Demand?

The gig economy is disrupting domestic and care work—to workers’ detriment.

Jul 10, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Young Women of Color Are Running to Win Young Women of Color Are Running to Win

And they want to unseat these white male incumbents.

Jun 19, 2018 / Sean McElwee

Making Menstrual Health a Global Issue

Making Menstrual Health a Global Issue Making Menstrual Health a Global Issue

Across the world, women are demanding access to feminine-hygiene products to lead full, productive lives.

Jun 19, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Black Women Leaders

Why Are There So Few Black Women Leaders on College Campuses? Why Are There So Few Black Women Leaders on College Campuses?

Forced to face the twin hurdles of racism and sexism, black women leaders are underrepresented on college campuses. 

May 31, 2018 / Black on Campus / DeAsia Paige

Becky Hammon

The Affirmative Case for Becky Hammon The Affirmative Case for Becky Hammon

The opportunity to see Becky Hammon become the first woman to be a head coach in the NBA is not a “social experiment.” 

May 14, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Miami Dolphins cheerleaders

Ex-Cheerleaders Fight Back Against the NFL Ex-Cheerleaders Fight Back Against the NFL

And they’re willing to settle for $1 and a face-to-face meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Apr 27, 2018 / Dave Zirin

For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember

For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember For Women’s History Month, Here Are 6 Women to Remember

These women fought, often in obscurity, for justice and equality. 

Mar 12, 2018 / StudentNation / Gabriela Thorne

Women protest global gag rule

Trump’s Abortion Gag Rule Is Hurting Reproductive Rights Around the Globe Trump’s Abortion Gag Rule Is Hurting Reproductive Rights Around the Globe

This administration’s version of the Global Gag Rule could impact up to 26 million women worldwide.

Mar 6, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Boy US Flag DC

Do We Need to Redefine Masculinity—or Get Rid of It? Do We Need to Redefine Masculinity—or Get Rid of It?

It might not be enough to expand on masculinity’s so-called “innate properties.” We might have to rethink the idea of innate manhood altogether.

Mar 2, 2018 / Collier Meyerson

Don Mcgahn CPAC

The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges

Counsel Don McGahn is giving a pass to nominees with terrible records on sexual violence and harassment.

Feb 28, 2018 / Nan Aron

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