Women’s Rights Are Center Stage in One Kentucky Community
A local theater group tackles stigma and prompts conversations in a state where abortion is steadily under attack.
Women’s History Month
Why Women From Asia Are Confronting U.S. Fracking: Oil Extraction Equals Plastic Production
Plastic manufacturers are not responsible for the disposal of their products, so the burden is placed on people in the Philippines.
When Girls Take the Lead on Social Justice: 5 Stories
They started a troop focused on girls of color, exposed a human smuggling operation, and generally stepped up when adults didn’t.
Despite Prosecutor’s Attempts to Stop Her, Georgia Woman Keeps Registering Voters
Jim Crow endures in Georgia as voter suppression efforts persist across the state. But get-out-the-vote activists are undaunted.
It’s Young Black Women’s Turn in Michigan
At 23, Myya Jones is running for state representative. She’s at the forefront of a wave of Black women running for office.
Indigenous Women Built These Tiny Houses to Block a Pipeline—and Reclaim Nomadic Traditions
The houses are affordable and energy-efficient, and are bringing back elements of the Secwepemc’s hunter-gatherer culture.
5 Indigenous Women Asserting the Modern Matriarchy
They’re reclaiming the tradition of female leadership and turning the old, white, male-dominated perspective of history on its head.
They’re Walking Five Days Straight to Honor Harriet Tubman—and Black Women Everywhere
The women of GirlTrek are traversing 100 miles of the Underground Railroad to highlight Black female health and wellness.
The Catholic Sisters Empowering Women Around the World
Next week, Catholic sisters will be joining a U.N. discussion on opportunities for gender equality.
The Restaurant Where Grandmas Cook to Share Their Cultures
A New York City restaurant does more than serve home cooking from around the world. It prepares each dish with the love that only a grandmother can provide.
Me Too Creator Tarana Burke Reminds Us This Is About Black and Brown Survivors
There’s another “me too” story, about a movement that began a decade before it was a hashtag.
The Ancient Baby Carrier Making a Comeback
Native women are once again embracing the cradleboard because it’s both artistic and utilitarian.
Meet the Woman Who’s Boosting Arizona’s Mom-and-Pop Business Culture
One strategy is to reintroduce people to their towns, show them what they can buy locally, and dispel the myth that it’s more expensive.
The Unlikely Industry Empowering Women in Afghanistan
In this deeply conservative society, these women are busting stereotypes every day.
“Politicizing Beyoncé”: The Unique College Course on Feminist Politics
A professor has created an entire class on the star that focuses on intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. Now you can take it online.
For Black Women Across the U.S., a 30-Minute Walk Builds Better Health—and Sisterhood
“I can lace up my sneakers, walk out my front door, and change my entire body.”
During Childbirth, Enduring the Patriarchy Was the Hardest Part
After nine months of misogynistic language from doctors and nurses, it’s easy to forget that you’re the decision-maker about your own body.
Unapologetically Fat: A Challenge to How We See Women’s Bodies
Meet the social media stars fighting fatphobia.
Why Native American Women Are Going After Europe’s Banks to Divest From Big Oil
“Indigenous women ... often are the ones to call out injustice when they see it immediately. We saw that at Standing Rock.”
They Rode Horseback to Deliver Babies. A Century Later, Midwives Are Still Crucial
In Kentucky, these health care professionals still struggle for acceptance—even in areas that need them most.
The Women Ministers of Kentucky Preaching Abortion Rights
As the state’s last abortion clinic is at risk of being shut down, some religious leaders step up against Gov. Matt Bevin’s anti-abortion policies.
5 Ways You Can Help Black Moms Take Back Breastfeeding
Insufficient support and stigma make Black women the least likely to breastfeed of any group.
Why Police Violence Against Women of Color Stays Hidden
Data show more Black men are killed at higher rates than women, but police-misconduct attorney Andrea Ritchie says that doesn’t tell the whole story.
The More Education, the Wider the Gender Pay Gap—Wait, What?
Seattle women make less than men, but especially those with advanced degrees.
How Horror Films Are Bringing More Gender Equality to Hollywood
A new study finds that horror is the only film genre where women appear and speak as often as men.
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