

Politics Jul 25

Ask most any woman if she’s ever been called the B-word by a man, and the answer is probably yes. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impassioned remarks on the House floor against the vulgar words of a male colleague -- and a…
By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press
Politics Mar 06

With the exit of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a 2020 Democratic presidential field that began as the most diverse in history became, essentially, a contest between two white men. Judy Woodruff talks to Georgetown University’s Lily Adams, former communications director for…
Politics Oct 08

As an impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s actions on Ukraine begins, Hillary Clinton says that it appears "that there is evidence of abuse of power and obstruction of justice and contempt of Congress." The former secretary of state and daughter…
Nation Jul 01

Carla Provost said in a statement Monday that any employee who violated standards will be held accountable. ProPublica published a report on the closed Facebook group that comprises about 9,500 current and former employees.
By Associated Press
The response to sexual assault allegations made by writer E. Jean Carroll against President Trump is again raising questions about what women face when they take their accusations public. Judy Woodruff speaks with Emily Bazelon of The New York Times…
Emily Chang, author of our April pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about “Brotopia.” Plus, Jeff announces the May book selection.
Feb 11

By Michael D. Regan, Megan Thompson
Flight attendants are often targets of sexual assault and harassment, but the airline industry has few standardized rules in place to protect their employees.
Sep 28

Ellen Pao sent Silicon Valley a wake-up call about sexism in tech and finance when she filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against her employer, a powerful venture capital firm. She lost her case and her personal reputation was damaged along…

By Elizabeth Flock
“I am tired after kissing their asses,” an actress tells her male director. “You only make me dance in underwear or small clothes.”…
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