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Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.
This Group in South Is Now at Risk for HIV, According to Report
Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.
Christine Calabrese’s EmBOSSed Book Club delivers self-development books to incarcerated readers.
Her Club Gets Books into Prisons
Christine Calabrese’s EmBOSSed Book Club delivers self-development books to incarcerated readers.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Christine Calabrese’s EmBOSSed Book Club delivers self-development books to incarcerated readers.
Pregnancy can have long-lasting impacts on women's health - and most don't know it.
Studies Show Pregnancy Problems Impact Health Later in Life
A growing body of research points to lasting medical implications, including risks of heart disease and stroke, long after pregnancy is over.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Pregnancy can have long-lasting impacts on women's health - and most don't know it.
Listen to the trailer for the 6-part podast series Seasoned on women culinary pioneers who taught us how to eat, cook and think about food.
Trailer for Seasoned Podcast on Women Who Defined American Food Culture
Listen to the trailer for the 6-part podast series Seasoned on women culinary pioneers who taught us how to eat, cook and think about food.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Listen to the trailer for the 6-part podast series Seasoned on women culinary pioneers who taught us how to eat, cook and think about food.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was told early in her career to "do something" about her naturally wavy hair.
A Congresswoman Recounts Curly-Haired Disses Throughout Her Career
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was told early in her career to "do something" about her naturally wavy hair.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was told early in her career to "do something" about her naturally wavy hair.
This year's holiday gift guide is about positive ripple effects inspired by women-led efforts.
Our ‘Ripple Effects’ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts That Give Back
Our 2025 holiday gift guide is about more than “stuff.” We selected social enterprises that make impactful products and charities that need support this season.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This year's holiday gift guide is about positive ripple effects inspired by women-led efforts.
The federal government will require automakers to use a new, modernized female car crash test dummy in its safety tests.
Women Will Finally Be Represented — As Car Crash Test Dummies
The federal government will require automakers to use a new, modernized female car crash test dummy in its safety tests.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The federal government will require automakers to use a new, modernized female car crash test dummy in its safety tests.
Fine, call us women who push back "pigs" - we'll still continue to ask tough questions, and speak about what's right, this op-ed says.
These Little Piggies Won’t Be Quiet, Mr. Trump
The president referred to a female reporter as swine for asking Epstein questions. But insults aren’t stopping women from speaking up anymore, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Fine, call us women who push back "pigs" - we'll still continue to ask tough questions, and speak about what's right, this op-ed says.
We bring you our 3rd episode of our 'Seasoned' special podcast on women culinary pioneers. You won't want to miss this one, on famed Creole chef Lena Richard, who died too young.
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Lena Richard
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November 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We bring you our 3rd episode of our 'Seasoned' special podcast on women culinary pioneers. You won't want to miss this one, on famed Creole chef Lena Richard, who died too young.
The March of Dimes gave maternal and infant health in the U.S. a D+ rating after finding many women didn't start prenatal care until after the first trimester.
Expectant Mothers Aren’t Getting Prenatal Care Early Enough for Fourth Year Straight — Report
The March of Dimes gave maternal and infant health in the U.S. a D+ rating after finding many women didn't start prenatal care until after the first trimester.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The March of Dimes gave maternal and infant health in the U.S. a D+ rating after finding many women didn't start prenatal care until after the first trimester.
Nonprofit CAMFED works with girls in several African nations to make sure they finish their educations - and thrive post-graduation.
This Pan-African Nonprofit Helps Girls Finish School – By the Millions
For decades, CAMFED has ensured that impoverished girls get to learn. The organization’s staying power comes in large part from the students it guided into womanhood.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Nonprofit CAMFED works with girls in several African nations to make sure they finish their educations - and thrive post-graduation.
The Massachusetts senator called for the former Harvard University president to renounce his roles due to this ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He somewhat heeded those words.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Larry Summers’ Ouster Over Emails With Epstein
On the heels of the senator’s statement, the Harvard University professor said he will step back from some (but not all) of his public commitments amid the scandal.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Massachusetts senator called for the former Harvard University president to renounce his roles due to this ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He somewhat heeded those words.
The second episode drops from our new 'Seasoned' podcast series on women who defined American food. Give it a listen! #womeninfood #foodpodcast
Seasoned: Women Culinary Pioneers – Cecilia Chiang
In San Francisco, an immigrant restaurateur brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the U.S. via The Mandarin. It's a love letter to her childhood in China, pre-Communist Revolution.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The second episode drops from our new 'Seasoned' podcast series on women who defined American food. Give it a listen! #womeninfood #foodpodcast
Conservative news show host Megyn Kelly sought to lessen the severity of Jeffry Epstein's crimes. This op-ed looks at one possible reason why.
Megyn Kelly Sold Out Girls to Downplay Epstein’s Crimes. It Helps the President
The conservative pundit chose complicity over courage when she minimized the abuses done by the deceased sex trafficker, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Conservative news show host Megyn Kelly sought to lessen the severity of Jeffry Epstein's crimes. This op-ed looks at one possible reason why.
Our 6-part podcast series kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
Introducing Our ‘Seasoned’ Series on Culinary Pioneers – Meet MFK Fisher
Our 6-part podcast series kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our 6-part podcast series kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
Catherine Connolly won over constituents with her unapologetic views, commitment to diversity and championing of the Irish language.
An Outspoken, Left-Wing Woman Is Ireland’s New President
Catherine Connolly won over constituents with her unapologetic views, commitment to diversity and championing of the Irish language.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Catherine Connolly won over constituents with her unapologetic views, commitment to diversity and championing of the Irish language.
Even everyday tasks have become increasingly perilous for Sudanese women as war continues to ravage their country.
Report: For Sudanese Women, ‘Basic Dignity Has Collapsed’ Amid Ongoing War
Women living in the conflict-torn North African nation are enduring “horrific” conditions like rape, starvation – and even giving birth in the streets as hospitals fall, UN officials say.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Even everyday tasks have become increasingly perilous for Sudanese women as war continues to ravage their country.
Actress Carol Burnett continues to make an impact on the arts world - this time, through giving.
Carol Burnett Gives Big to Boost Arts Education
The renowned actress and UCLA alumna has created a scholarship program at her alma mater – and donated her 140-plus awards to the cause, too.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Actress Carol Burnett continues to make an impact on the arts world - this time, through giving.
High-Powered Women Have A New Secret Weapon: Menopause
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November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was sexually harassed in public. She's not letting the matter slide.
A Man Thought He Could Grope a President. Instead, He’s Being Taken to Court
A drunken man sexually harassed Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. She’s pressing charges, to communicate a “loud and clear ‘no’” to such treatment on behalf of all women.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was sexually harassed in public. She's not letting the matter slide.
Women candidates are taking charge - in historic ways.
4 Historic Wins for Women on Election Day 2025
The most recent round of state and local elections came with a number of heartening victories as several women candidates won big.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Women candidates are taking charge - in historic ways.
Joyce Vance, a former U.S. attorney, has published "Giving Up Is Unforgivable" as a rallying cry against the second Trump administration. It's a bestseller.
How to Hold Onto Hope in Dark Times? A Popular Substacker Offers Advice
Joyce Vance, a former U.S. attorney, has published "Giving Up Is Unforgivable" as a rallying cry against the second Trump administration. It's a bestseller.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Joyce Vance, a former U.S. attorney, has published "Giving Up Is Unforgivable" as a rallying cry against the second Trump administration. It's a bestseller.
A closed reproductive health clinic in one of America's more liberal, richer cities reminds us that voting can have ramifications for anyone, anywhere, this op-ed states.
The Only Planned Parenthood in Manhattan Closed. This is Why You Need to Vote
This now-empty building serves as a physical reminder of what can happen when we sit Election Day out, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A closed reproductive health clinic in one of America's more liberal, richer cities reminds us that voting can have ramifications for anyone, anywhere, this op-ed states.
Jamie Yuenger’s media company, StoryKeep, creates documentary-style films that help families preserve their stories and histories.
She Helps Families Tell – and Keep – Their Tales
Jamie Yuenger’s media company, StoryKeep, creates documentary-style films that help families preserve their stories and histories.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Jamie Yuenger’s media company, StoryKeep, creates documentary-style films that help families preserve their stories and histories.