Jan 30 Artist behind Newsweek cover: it’s not sexist, it depicts the ugliness of sexism By Ruth Tam Newsweek’s current cover story on sexism in Silicon Valley is getting negative attention for dressing up what it defiles: unequal footing for women in technology. Continue reading
Jan 30 ‘Radical Brownies’ allows girls of color to address injustice By Eric Krupke Girls can earn a radical beauty badge, a food justice badge, and a radical self-love badge, among others. Continue reading
Jan 30 First Latina princess is coming to Disney television By Marina Lopes Princess Elena will be introduced in a special episode of a Disney Junior’s series in 2016. By the end of the year she will have her own animated series. Continue reading
Jan 28 Which actresses made the cut for the all-female ‘Ghostbusters’? By Ashira Morris Four women are headlining the third 'Ghostbusters' film with 'Bridesmaids' director Paul Feig at the helm. Continue reading
Jan 22 House passes new abortion restrictions after last-minute changes By Corinne Segal The bill bars the use of federal money for abortions or for insurance plans that cover abortions. Continue reading
Jan 21 Republicans divided over new abortion bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Some Republicans take issue with a new abortion bill that offers exceptions for victims of rapes who have reported to authorities. Continue reading
Jan 15 Are this year’s Oscar nominations disproportionately white and male? By Ruth Tam Where are the women and artists of color?… Continue reading
Jan 15 This is how Facebook stresses you out, according to study By Ruth Tam According to a new Pew Research Center study, If you see a friend post something stressful about their life online, it can, in turn, make you stressed. Continue reading
Jan 03 New Congress includes more minorities, women than ever before By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The 114th Congress that convenes Tuesday will count more minorities and women than ever, although lawmakers remain overwhelmingly white and male in the Republican-controlled House and Senate. Continue reading
Dec 11 Government may subsidize white potatoes for low-income women, children nutrition program By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press It's another political victory for the popular potato. For the first time, low-income women would be able to pay for white potatoes with government-subsidized vouchers issued by the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, known as WIC. The potato provision… Continue reading