Poland and the Struggle for Reproductive Rights Across Europe
Over the course of 2016, proposed legislation in Poland prompted protests that opened a window into the struggle…
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The Women’s March Is Pro-Choice and Pro-Sex Workers’ Rights — and Should Be Proud of It
(Photo: djc/Flickr) This Saturday in Washington, thousands of women — tens of thousands, maybe — will march, defining what women’s rights look…
Abortion Rates Reach an All-Time Low
Abortion rates have been falling for at least a decade. So is that a good thing or a…
Women Made a Lot of Money, Not Movies, for Hollywood in 2016
Though movies with female protagonists like Rogue One and Finding Dory rocked the box office last year, the percentage of women behind the camera on top-grossing films fell.
A Chronic Problem: Violence Against Women and Girls in Turkey
Deep-seated, restrictive views of gender roles still foment violence in Turkey, despite the legal protections women enjoy there.…
Beyond the Helpless Victim: How the Media Portrays Women in Conflict Zones
Prominent media outlets represent the scale of a conflict’s violence through the injury and death of women, but…
Fighting for Women’s Rights Around the World
We’ve perfected our ability to lean into opportunities, even when those opportunities seem in conflict. Now is the…
Oklahoma Plans to Reduce Abortions With Bathroom Signs
As efforts to block access to abortions fail, misinformation campaigns become ever more important to the anti-abortion movement.…
Will Women Hold National Security Positions Under a President Trump?
The Obama administration might provide an unlikely road map for women in the national security establishment under Donald…
‘Motherhood Penalty’ Is Greatest for Well-Paid Women
For highly skilled women with well-paying jobs, having children means sacrificing income. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Fiona Goodall/Getty…