Sports
The Real Losers of the Paris Olympics Are the Stereotypes That Hold Women Back
Athletes at the Paris Olympics have challenged perceptions of what it means to be a woman in sport.
Ideas
Sports
What Happened to the ‘Most Equal Olympics in History’?
Statistically, Paris 2024 may be the most gender-equal games ever—but the first few days have proven that there’s a long way to go before true equality is achieved.
Persisting Through Politics
It’s a Big Deal That a Woman Is Running For President. Here’s Why.
Despite the support of many, the path for Kamala Harris to the Democratic nomination, and indeed the presidency itself, comes with significant headwinds.
Politics
The Very Real Dangers of Division
After an attempt to assassinate Trump, there were moments of dignity and humanity. Can they be maintained?
Politics
How Marine Le Pen Uses Her Femininity as a Smokescreen
Following the French election, the far-right National Rally will stay out of power—for now. But the journalist Megan Clement warns the movement is not going away, either.
Science
Sleep Is Different for Women Than for Men, and No, It’s Not Women’s Fault.
Nap when you get a chance. There’s no telling when you'll get your next good night's sleep.
Economy
Can We Please Stop Blaming the Gender Pay Gap on Women?
Despite purported attempts to close the gender pay gap, progress had been sluggish at best, writes Josie Cox in an excerpt from her book, "Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality."
Unpaid labor
Heatwaves Are A Women’s Issue. Here’s Why.
The increase in global temperatures will disproportionately affect women. Women’s lives overall will become more difficult.
Pay equality
When It Comes to the Gender Pay Gap, the Laws Are There. The Culture is Not.
Laws designed to combat pay injustice are a good start, but it’ll take much more than that to get us across the finish line.
Culture
Was Shakespeare a Feminist? Juliet Gives Us a Clue.
A new production of Romeo and Juliet in London peels back layers of misogyny, racism and sexism. It’s a lot.
Business
Stalled Progress In the C-Suite
Women still only account for one-tenth of Fortune 500 CEOs.
Fashion
The Rebellious Power of the Statement Tee
Women have used their clothing for political ends for years. It’s no wonder we’re seeing an uptick in statement fashion.
Culture
The Unchecked World of Normalized Misogyny
Nick Kyrgios has been added to the BBC’s Wimbledon commentary roster. The move serves as a reminder that sexism is well entrenched.
Politics
The Art of Overcoming Resentment
Sometimes even the most unlikely moments of outreach can yield something remarkable.
Technology
What if OpenAI had just not created a female voice option?
Misogyny is entrenched in the technology industry. Scarlett Johansson’s experience with OpenAI shows it still is.
Worklife
Better Jobs Numbers for Women Is a Good Thing. There’s Just One Wrinkle.
New figures show the number of women with kids in paid work is at a record high. But unabashedly rejoicing misses half the picture.