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New Books Spotlight Women’s Leadership in the Early Christian Church
‘It’s not that we’re trying to rewrite history. It’s simply that women have been obscured,’ said Beth Allison Barr.
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The Weight Bias Against Women in the Workforce Is Real – and It’s Getting Worse
This article was originally published by Pallavi Gogoi for NPR “Pat, you think I eat too much?” Ginni Rometty asked her boss Pat O’Brien at IBM, more than 30 years ago.
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Women Lawmakers Come to Feinstein’s Defense
Women across the aisle are defending Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), saying they see sexism and ageism in the calls for her to resign from Congress.
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U.S. Military Lacks Female Leadership 10 Years After Last Restrictions Removed for Women
Just 10 years ago, women were banned from combat. Now, they're on the front lines, climbing the ranks.
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New Zealand Reaches Gender Parity in Cabinet for the First Time in History
For the first time in history, New Zealand has reached an equal number of men and women in its cabinet. It comes after Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Monday that Willow-Jean Prime would enter…
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As Women’s Basketball Grows, Equity Is Trying to Catch Up
The N.C.A.A. has begun putting in place recommendations from a report on the disparities between men’s and women’s basketball. But there are differing assessments for a path forward.
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What Would the Economy Look Like If It Worked For Women?
A research team asked women of all backgrounds across the nation what an economy built to work for women should look like.
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White House Misses Opportunity For First Woman Chief Of Staff
Now halfway through his term, President Biden used this week’s State of the Union address to comment on what his administration has accomplished so far and, more importantly, to outline what’s on the horizon. Beginning…
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Dads in Congress form a caucus to push for family-friendly policies
When Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) first brought his chipmunk-cheeked 4-month-old son, Hodge, to the House floor this month, the congressman was just hoping to show off his new baby: “This is my son, my first…
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Afghan girls and women made focus of International Education Day
Barring girls and young women from classrooms in Afghanistan could wipe out huge gains made in education and create “a lost generation”, the UN’s educational and cultural organization, UNESCO, has warned.