Politics May 16 Judge says California law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional By Brian Melley, Associated Press
World Mar 15 London police protest response stokes outrage ahead of crime bill British police officers' decision to break up a weekend vigil for a woman killed after being abducted while walking home at night in London has touched off a national debate in Britain. By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Politics Oct 01 25 years after U.N. women’s meeting, equality remains distant Twenty-five years ago, the world's nations came together to make sure that half of Earth's population gained the rights, power and status of the other half. It hasn't happened. By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
Politics Jul 23 WATCH: House Minority Leader McCarthy denies Republicans have a ‘woman problem’ McCarthy argued his point with reporters at a news conference Thursday, moments after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the House floor to object to a Republican lawmaker's verbal assault on her. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 13 House votes to remove deadline for Equal Rights Amendment Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California, the measure's sponsor, said there is no deadline for equality. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
May 06 Watch 8:00 Melinda Gates on her foundation’s work and the need to ‘lift up women’ worldwide The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the world's largest private philanthropic organization, with an endowment of $50 billion. Melinda Gates plays a huge role in shaping its work, and her new book, "The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women… Continue watching
Mar 08 This group helps women earn an income and rise up in male-dominated societies By Larisa Epatko “The woman becomes more of a breadwinner and it enhances the entire family’s well-being,” including education for their children and more nutritious meals on the table, said Kate Schecter, World Neighbors' president and chief executive officer. Continue reading
Feb 09 In Pakistan, abused women find comfort and justice at this all-female-run center By Layla Quran The Violence Against Women Center in Pakistan's Punjab province is a 24-hour, all-female facility that offers medical, legal and counselling support. Continue reading
Apr 11 How a chance encounter turned into a fashion company that helps women By Larisa Epatko A misunderstanding with a stranger on a train -- and the conversation that ensued -- shaped Julie Martin's future business. Continue reading
Dec 12 Women’s March gets spot for post-inauguration rally By Alison Thoet A women's march that is expecting more than 100,000 attendees the day after the Jan. 20 inauguration has secured a location for its demonstration. More than a dozen other groups planning protests are still waiting on permits. Continue reading