What Family Planning Worldwide Might Look Like With a President Trump
The president-elect’s stance on reproductive health makes a big difference to contraceptive access for people at home and…
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Women in the Arts Get Paid Less Too
But they have one advantage over their counterparts in other fields: no motherhood penalty. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
‘When We Treat Individuals or Entire Countries Like Victims, We Disempower Them’
Activist and author Shannon Galpin discusses rape, empowerment, and how she managed to get the women of Afghanistan…
The Sad Silver Lining to the Trump Campaign’s Implosion
What the Republican nominee’s free fall means for female voters. By Jared Keller (Photo: Ty Wright/Getty Images) Since…
Why Was the Audience for ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Made Up Mostly of Women?
The controversial film’s success with female filmgoers provides yet another indication that audiences decide for themselves whether accusations against an artist will affect their ticket-buying decisions.
Hormonal Birth Control Linked to Depression
A massive Danish study is makingwaves for establishing a link between hormonal birth control use and depression. More…
Do Women Prefer Male Bosses?
Yes, according to new research—which is something to keep in mind when Hillary Clinton asks you to be…
California Moves to End Hollywood Age Discrimination
Governor Jerry Brown has passed a law requiring entertainment databases to remove age information upon subscribers’ request—which will ultimately allow more actresses to lie about their age.
You Gotta Have Friends: The Female Buddy System of Politics
As women ascend higher in politics, one key network often gets overlooked: the power of their group of…
The Non-Rise of the Older Actress
As women have undergone a revolution in rights, Hollywood has remained remarkably immune to cultural change—even in the era of Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, and Sally Field.