Aug 19 Uncovering the female body’s secret protection against HIV By Heather Boerner New research highlights the vagina as a powerful HIV prevention tool. Continue reading
Jul 10 Women more likely than men to face poverty during retirement By Adam Allington, Associated Press During their working years, women tend to earn less than men, and when they retire, they're more likely to live in poverty. Continue reading
May 13 Coming soon: A military draft for women? By Richard Lardner, Associated Press A Senate bill wants women to register for draft in 2018. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 5:11 With ‘Lemonade,’ Beyonce shows she’s an artist in control By PBS News Hour Pop sensation Beyonce’s sixth studio album, “Lemonade,” made an immediate impact with its innovative release as a visual album on HBO and through the music streaming service Tidal. For more on the groundbreaking work, which addresses both her personal troubles… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch How Harriet Tubman kicked Andrew Jackson off the front of your $20 bill By PBS News Hour For the first time in over 100 years, famous American women will appear on U.S. paper currency. Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill, a group of suffragists will be added to the $10… Continue watching
Apr 18 How the first female jurors swayed verdicts By Making Sen$e Editor Inclusion of women on juries was followed by large changes in conviction rates for sex offenses and violent crimes against women. Continue reading
Apr 08 When employers offer training to older workers, women benefit By Making Sen$e Editor German women over 50, who on average are less financially secure than men, are more likely to improve their pay and delay retirement when employers offer training targeted at older workers. Continue reading
Apr 01 How getting women involved can combat extremism and save lives By Jamille Bigio, Council on Foreign Relations As increasingly costly, disruptive and deadly conflicts unfold around the world, a House hearing last week highlighted that when women participate in negotiations, the resulting agreement is 35 percent more likely to last at least 15 years. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 8:48 What the ‘women’s vote’ means in 2016 By PBS News Hour Women made up more than half of all voters in 2012. What's winning over this diverse and crucial bloc of voters in 2016? Judy Woodruff explores how women see this year’s candidates with Rebecca Traister, author, "All the Single Ladies,"… Continue watching
Mar 25 The unique disadvantage older women face in the workforce By Teresa Ghilarducci It’s important for older women seeking employment to understand the particular challenges they face in the labor market. Continue reading