Aug 05 Idea of Democrats funding anti-abortion candidates draws ire By Bill Barrow and David Crary, Associated Press The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee suggested his group might help fund candidates who didn't support abortion rights. Continue reading
Jul 08 Trump pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs By Jill Colvin and Geir Moulson, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. would contribute $50 million to a new World Bank fund conceived by his daughter that aims to help women entrepreneurs access capital and other support. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 2:51 How journalist Ann Friedman learned to sound more like herself By PBS NewsHour Women are routinely asked and expected to modify how they speak in order to not come across as too direct or harsh, says journalist Ann Friedman. But in pursuing her life’s work, she’s found greater confidence in her professional voice,… Continue watching
Jun 25 These students just received a scholarship from Beyoncé By Jenna Gray Endowed in honor of Beyoncé’s visual album “Lemonade,” which was released one year ago, the tuition scholarship is providing four students with $25,000. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 4:18 Meet the women who are taking a stand in Trump country By PBS NewsHour Buckhannon, West Virginia, calls itself “the most Trumpian place in America.” But since Donald Trump won November’s election, a growing number of women have been taking a stand against the president and his policies. Hari Sreenivasan talks with the NewsHour’s… Continue watching
May 30 A women’s movement grows in ‘the most Trumpian place in America’ By Elizabeth Flock In Buckhannon, West Virginia, guns are sold at yard sales and distrust of Hillary Clinton is visceral and deep-seated. Last November, the town went more than 75 percent for Trump. Yet it is here that a new movement of women… Continue reading
May 27 Column: Why a monthly period is especially hard for millions of women around the world By Marni Sommer, The Conversation Menstruation is a pronounced burden for women in low-income countries and those who are displaced. Continue reading
Mar 26 Oklahoma lawmakers, voters disagree on punishments for drug crimes By Kamala Kelkar Oklahoma lawmakers are rushing to undermine recent voter initiatives that weakened punishments for drug offenses and invested in rehabilitation services. Continue reading
Mar 01 New Lego set to celebrate NASA’s women pioneers By Alison Thoet Five women pioneers of NASA are becoming Lego characters. Computer scientist Margaret Hamilton, mathematician Katherine Johnson, astronomer Nancy Grace Roman and astronauts Sally Ride, the first woman in space, and Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, are… Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 5:29 Why is cervical cancer killing many more African-American women than we thought? By PBS NewsHour A new research analysis suggests the mortality rate of cervical cancer is higher than we thought, especially among African-American women. Miles O’Brien talks with Dr. Jennifer Caudle of the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine about the findings, as well… Continue watching