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101 years ago this week, America's first woman governor was elected. But Nellie Tayloe Ross had never had ambitions of political leadership. Instead, this opportunity arrived on the heels of grief.
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The Making of America's First Woman Governor
101 years ago, Nellie Tayloe Ross won a historic election.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:58 AM
101 years ago this week, America's first woman governor was elected. But Nellie Tayloe Ross had never had ambitions of political leadership. Instead, this opportunity arrived on the heels of grief.
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- The story of Jane Goodall's sexist boss
- Why gentle parenting experts are just three misogynists in a raincoat
- What AI's obsession with beauty is doing to us
- The story of Jane Goodall's sexist boss
- Why gentle parenting experts are just three misogynists in a raincoat
- What AI's obsession with beauty is doing to us
These are the best stories published by The Persistent in 2025, as picked by our editor @francescadonner.bsky.social.
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The Best of The Persistent 2025
Our editor chooses her favorite stories.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Couple in here from me! Including:
- The story of Jane Goodall's sexist boss
- Why gentle parenting experts are just three misogynists in a raincoat
- What AI's obsession with beauty is doing to us
- The story of Jane Goodall's sexist boss
- Why gentle parenting experts are just three misogynists in a raincoat
- What AI's obsession with beauty is doing to us
These are the best stories published by The Persistent in 2025, as picked by our editor @francescadonner.bsky.social.
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The Best of The Persistent 2025
Our editor chooses her favorite stories.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
These are the best stories published by The Persistent in 2025, as picked by our editor @francescadonner.bsky.social.
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Catch the full list of books we recommend:
16 of the Best Books We Read This Year
Our suggestions are broad and varied, spanning recent best sellers, historical deep dives, tell-all memoirs and murderous mysteries.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Book clubs are a contentious subject for readers everywhere. @josiecox.bsky.social and @kathleenedavis.bsky.social tackle it in this clip from "And Another Thing: The Best Books We Read This Year," December's iteration of our monthly live convo between editors of The Persistent.
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Book clubs are a contentious subject for readers everywhere. @josiecox.bsky.social and @kathleenedavis.bsky.social tackle it in this clip from "And Another Thing: The Best Books We Read This Year," December's iteration of our monthly live convo between editors of The Persistent.
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India has a long history of spoken word poetry so it’s no surprise that hip-hop finds an audience here.
Although male dominated industry, women rappers are gaining traction with songs of identity,climate,women’s safety
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Although male dominated industry, women rappers are gaining traction with songs of identity,climate,women’s safety
My story for @thepersistent.bsky.social
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December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
India has a long history of spoken word poetry so it’s no surprise that hip-hop finds an audience here.
Although male dominated industry, women rappers are gaining traction with songs of identity,climate,women’s safety
My story for @thepersistent.bsky.social
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Although male dominated industry, women rappers are gaining traction with songs of identity,climate,women’s safety
My story for @thepersistent.bsky.social
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Artists including Mahi G, Saniya MQ, Srishti Tawade and Reble are redefining hip hop in India, writing songs about the climate crisis, violence against women and girls and questions of identity.
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How Female Rappers are Redefining Indian Hip Hop
Women are taking the art form to new levels.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Artists including Mahi G, Saniya MQ, Srishti Tawade and Reble are redefining hip hop in India, writing songs about the climate crisis, violence against women and girls and questions of identity.
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It was so fun talking about books with smart women! Check out @thepersistent.bsky.social Best books we read in 2025 list and video of our chat www.thepersistent.com/16-of-the-be...
16 of the Best Books We Read This Year
Our suggestions are broad and varied, spanning recent best sellers, historical deep dives, tell-all memoirs and murderous mysteries.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It was so fun talking about books with smart women! Check out @thepersistent.bsky.social Best books we read in 2025 list and video of our chat www.thepersistent.com/16-of-the-be...
The photographer and film producer Michele Singer Reiner, who died this weekend, was an "an irate citizen," her husband said once. It was this anger which drove much of her activism.
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Remembering Michele Singer Reiner
Photographer, producer and activist.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The photographer and film producer Michele Singer Reiner, who died this weekend, was an "an irate citizen," her husband said once. It was this anger which drove much of her activism.
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The economist @corinnelow.com needs to set the record straight. Firstly, she did not, as has been reported, begin a lesbian relationship because of data - that was a joke. Secondly, the economics of love is broken, and women are losing out because of it. www.thepersistent.com/corinne-low-...
The Economics of Love Are Broken
Corinne Low says women get a raw deal in relationships.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The economist @corinnelow.com needs to set the record straight. Firstly, she did not, as has been reported, begin a lesbian relationship because of data - that was a joke. Secondly, the economics of love is broken, and women are losing out because of it. www.thepersistent.com/corinne-low-...
In the movie version of “Hamnet,” Shakespeare’s wife Agnes, played with wild abandon by the actress Jessie Buckley, looms large with possibility.
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Hamnet Movie: Why This Shakespeare Story Belongs to Agnes
In the movie version of “Hamnet,” Shakespeare’s wife Agnes, played with wild abandon by the actress Jessie Buckley, looms large with possibility.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In the movie version of “Hamnet,” Shakespeare’s wife Agnes, played with wild abandon by the actress Jessie Buckley, looms large with possibility.
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Madeleine Wickham, the author who enchanted millions with her bestselling novel Confessions of a Shopaholic—written under the pen name Sophie Kinsella—has died of cancer, her family announced today.
"Queen of Romantic Comedy"— 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' Author Has Died of Cancer at 55
Known as Sophie Kinsella, Madeleine Wickham wrote more than 30 books selling over 45 million copies.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Madeleine Wickham, the author who enchanted millions with her bestselling novel Confessions of a Shopaholic—written under the pen name Sophie Kinsella—has died of cancer, her family announced today.
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Hey NYC! You're my LAST STOP THIS YEAR so if you wanna drop by on Thursday at Luminary in Manhattan to what will be an amazing conversation with @francescadonner.bsky.social (current editor of @thepersistent.bsky.social), grab your FREE ticket below:
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December 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Hey NYC! You're my LAST STOP THIS YEAR so if you wanna drop by on Thursday at Luminary in Manhattan to what will be an amazing conversation with @francescadonner.bsky.social (current editor of @thepersistent.bsky.social), grab your FREE ticket below:
See ya soon! ✨
See ya soon! ✨
A new McKinsey report shows women are still missing out on promotion. It blames attitudes to flexible working, a lack of people championing them and a higher risk of burnout.
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6 Reasons Women Are Held Back From Promotion
Women still face barriers to climbing the corporate ladder.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
A new McKinsey report shows women are still missing out on promotion. It blames attitudes to flexible working, a lack of people championing them and a higher risk of burnout.
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At first, Paris appeared to the writer Brianna Holt to be a city where race didn’t matter. But things weren’t all they seemed.
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In Paris, I’m an American First, a Black Woman Second
At first, Paris appeared to be a city where race didn’t matter. But things weren’t all they seemed.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
At first, Paris appeared to the writer Brianna Holt to be a city where race didn’t matter. But things weren’t all they seemed.
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Our monthly editors’ chats are usually for paid subscribers only, but as our holiday gift to you we are making this event free for all! Register now: buff.ly/CKJW9sg
And Another Thing: The Best Books We Read This Year
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December 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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🗣️ You're invited to "And Another Thing: The Best Books We Read This Year," a live conversation between Josie Cox, Kathleen Davis, Paula Derrow and Francesca Donner.
📆 When: Thursday, December 11, 12 PM ET
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December 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🗣️ You're invited to "And Another Thing: The Best Books We Read This Year," a live conversation between Josie Cox, Kathleen Davis, Paula Derrow and Francesca Donner.
📆 When: Thursday, December 11, 12 PM ET
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Giving Tuesday: 7 Organizations Helping Women Right Now
This Giving Tuesday, take a break from consumerism to donate to charities that uplift women and girls.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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This #givingtuesday, take a break from consumerism to donate to charities that uplift women and girls.
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This #givingtuesday, take a break from consumerism to donate to charities that uplift women and girls.
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The Secret Feminist Message in Zootopia 2
Men have been taking credit for women's ideas for generations.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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The work day should be over when the work day should be over, author Melissa Panzer decrees. Enough with the 8 PM meetings already!
This is a snippet of a live conversation about fixing work; stay tuned for an announcement about our next live convo!
This is a snippet of a live conversation about fixing work; stay tuned for an announcement about our next live convo!
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The work day should be over when the work day should be over, author Melissa Panzer decrees. Enough with the 8 PM meetings already!
This is a snippet of a live conversation about fixing work; stay tuned for an announcement about our next live convo!
This is a snippet of a live conversation about fixing work; stay tuned for an announcement about our next live convo!
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I can't believe we're wrapping up #TheDoubleTax World Tour in less than two weeks!
On December 11, I'm returning to the Big Apple to chat with @francescadonner.bsky.social of @thepersistent.bsky.social co-hosted by Luminary and Working With Women!
If you're in town, grab your tickets #booksky:
On December 11, I'm returning to the Big Apple to chat with @francescadonner.bsky.social of @thepersistent.bsky.social co-hosted by Luminary and Working With Women!
If you're in town, grab your tickets #booksky:
Event: The Cost of Being a Woman: Understanding Why Women Pay More — and Women of Color Pay Most
Event: The Cost of Being a Woman: Understanding Why Women Pay More — and Women of Color Pay Most Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:30 PM (Doors open at 5
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December 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I can't believe we're wrapping up #TheDoubleTax World Tour in less than two weeks!
On December 11, I'm returning to the Big Apple to chat with @francescadonner.bsky.social of @thepersistent.bsky.social co-hosted by Luminary and Working With Women!
If you're in town, grab your tickets #booksky:
On December 11, I'm returning to the Big Apple to chat with @francescadonner.bsky.social of @thepersistent.bsky.social co-hosted by Luminary and Working With Women!
If you're in town, grab your tickets #booksky:
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You Might Like: Ideas to Help You De-Stress
Stressful holiday entertaining or general weight of the world, whatever is bothering you will melt away with these relaxing recommendations.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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If you’re feeling a little bleurgh today, this is for you. From long walks in the woods to podcasts that make us laugh and comfort movies and homemade bath salts, we’re here to help you take it easy.
November 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
If you’re feeling a little bleurgh today, this is for you. From long walks in the woods to podcasts that make us laugh and comfort movies and homemade bath salts, we’re here to help you take it easy.