Women Are Better at Crowdfunding Than Men Are. This is Why
Fortune

When it comes to crowdfunding, women take the cake. That's according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and The Crowdfunding Center, which found that women across the world are consistently more successful than men in reaching their funding targets. On a global scale, women are 32% more successful than their male counterparts, according to the study, which analyzed more than 450,000 seed crowdfunding campaigns across the globe. Women in Asia typically achieve twice as much success as men there.

R Kelly: Woman Supports Parents' Claims Of 'Abusive Cult' Where Women Are 'Completely Brainwashed'
Independent

Another woman claiming to be from R Kelly's inner circle has spoken out about allegations that he keeps young women in a "cult" where he controls every aspect of their lives. Earlier this week a shocking Buzzfeed report quoted several sets of parents who claimed that their daughters were living in property rented by the R&B singer.

The First 'Beer For Women' Faces Backlash For Being 'Sexist'
The Telegraph

A beer marketed specifically at women is facing a major backlash online with social media users branding it "sexist" and "stupid". The beer, brewed in the Czech Republic, comes in a pretty pink bottle and has been marketed as the "first beer for her" by creator and founder of Aurosa, Martina Smirova. She said the beer was a "representation of a woman's strength and a girl’s tenderness".

Gary Lineker's Agent Says BBC Pay Gap May Be Caused By Women Using Female Agents Who Are 'Not As Tough'
The Telegraph

Gary Lineker's agent has defended BBC's gender salary gap by suggesting some women may have got worse deals because they prefer to use female agents who are "not as tough". The broadcaster has revealed it paid the Match Of The Day presenter between £1.75 and £1.8 million between April 2016 and April 2017, making him the second highest paid star behind Chris Evans.

Women Thought Leaders: Leslie Sanchez

On To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe, We continue our series featuring Women Thought Leaders. This week we profile Leslie Sanchez a republican strategist, former George W. Bush White House Staff member, and longtime To The Contrary Panelist.

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On the Show This Week: In Depth Interview with Jill Filipovic

This week on To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe: Bonnie interviews Jill Filipovic, a popular blogger and well known women’s rights advocate.

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