Design
Yes, Cities Can Be Sexist. Here’s How to Fix Them.
The idea that urban design can be discriminatory has become more established in recent years. Some city planners are making changes accordingly.
I Thought My Year of Yes Would Lead to More Paid Work. How Wrong I Was.
Organizations only truly value what they pay for. The rest they dispose of easily and forget. Don’t let that be you.
My Reluctant Feminist Hero
In a world in which wealth and opulence seem to beget political power, I long for a leader with un-showy discipline. I can’t help thinking of Angela Merkel.
Some Love Stories Start with a Glance. This One Starts with a Movement.
A love story doesn’t just have to be between two people, says Jana Naomi Smith, the creator of Red for Revolution.
When Dreams Are Put On Hold
In Afghanistan, women's blocked opportunities to have a career, contribute to society and earn a living are creating a mental health crisis.
Henrietta Lacks: A Moral Wrong That May Never Be Righted
Her name may not be a household name, but ‘HeLa cells’ from Henrietta Lacks's cervix changed the world.
I Never Saw Myself in Romance Novels. Then, One Day, I Did.
Enthusiastic readers of romance novels would very much like to see themselves reflected on the page. When will the industry fully catch on?
Coming to a Theatre Near You
Is Hollywood finally catching up with the real world? Maybe, sort of, yes.
Everyone Has Their View on Surrogacy. Few Actually Understand It.
When Lily Collins announced her child had been born via surrogate, the judgments and criticisms were swift and brutal. Many were just plain wrong.
‘The Fantasy Can Be Dirty, But the Values Must Be Clean’
Can porn be beautiful and ethical? Erika Lust says yes—unequivocally.
On DEI, Here We Go Again.
It’s time to stop saying disabled people are less qualified. Evidence suggests that, far from making workplaces worse, disabled people make teams better.
One Victorious Beyoncé Does Not Equality Make
It’s a great story, but women aren’t really ruling the Grammys. When they’re nominated just one-third of the time, how could they?
More Women Are Entering Medicine — And It's Good for Everyone
Improved social support, more role models, and reduced bias in medical schools have fueled the change. When it comes to patient outcomes, it makes a difference.