The Economic Implications of Domestic Abuse
In a new report, 73 percent of respondents said they stayed with an abusive partner because of economic reasons.
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To Most People, All-Male Lawmaking Bodies Are Seen as Less Legitimate
Americans are uncomfortable with men making decisions about women's rights.
Rural Voters Remain Reluctant to Vote for Female Candidates
Research finds voters in these heavily Republican areas are less likely to support obscure office-seekers with feminine-sounding names.
Kavanaugh Frequently Interrupted Female Senators on Thursday. That Doesn’t Bode Well for His Supreme Court Conduct.
And other takeaways from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Thursday hearing.
Women Are Superior Wordsmiths From an Early Age
By fourth grade, girls are better than boys at reading and, especially, writing. New research finds this gap then increases as they get older.
Women Pay More Than Men for Deodorant—and Mortgages
A new study shows that unfair pricing by gender exists across different markets.
The Lede, Issue #28: Indigenous Land Rights Around the World, Fact-Checking Trump’s Tweets, the Stubborn Gender Gap, and More
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Female Heart Attack Victims Are More Likely to Survive If Treated by a Woman Doctor
New research suggests male physicians are less successful at treating female patients.
The Lede, Issue #26: Girls-Only Trade Classes, the Rodeo Star Running for Governor of South Dakota, Sacha Baron Cohen’s New Show, and More
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Language About Sex Discrimination Has Disappeared From Government Websites Concerning Obamacare
Advocacy groups worry that the language removals might foreshadow new policies from the Department of Health and Human Services.