How Working Fathers Help Paid Parental Leave Gain Steam
A growing number of U.S. companies are offering gender-neutral paid parental leave, prompting more fathers to take advantage of a benefit often assumed to primarily serve women.
Body Politics
How to Really Support People Who Have Abortions
I had no one to support me after my abortion senior year of high school, mostly because seeking support would mean telling someone my secret. At the time, I lived
The Texas Abortion Ban, Explained
Texas鈥� new anti-abortion law has just gone into effect after the Supreme Court refused to step in. Here鈥檚 what it means.
Afghan Feminists Told Us War Wouldn鈥檛 Free Them
Afghan feminists told the world 20 years ago what to do (and what not to do) to help them. The U.S. didn鈥檛 listen, and today鈥檚 disastrous outcome is the inevitable result.
What the Taliban Takeover Means for Women
The Taliban "has not changed," say women facing subjugation in areas of Afghanistan under its rule.
America鈥檚 Recovery Depends on an Infrastructure of Care
It鈥檚 time to catch up with the global community in enacting a permanent national paid leave policy and other caregiving supports.
Calling Foul on Laws Targeting Trans Athletes
Exclusionary laws banning transgender youth from team sports are not only unsportsmanlike, they鈥檙e also rooted in falsehoods, says this trans journalist.
Is Justice on the Horizon for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People?
Indigenous activists see Deb Haaland鈥檚 leadership as an opportunity to re-imagine justice and safety in the U.S.
How Parents Can Support Their Trans Kids
Research shows that family acceptance and affirmation can have a life-saving impact on transgender youth.
The Deaf Women Suffragists Left Out of History Books
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, countless deaf women fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
Violence Against Asian Women in the U.S. Has a Long History
Harmful stereotypes and the sexualization of Asian women in this country date back to at least the 19th century.
Body Shame and Transformation
The only way to beat a rigged system of body shame is to give ourselves what the system never will: compassion and radical love.
5 Ways Parents Can Avoid Gender Stereotypes for Kids
Disrupting the gendered stereotypes that children encounter requires attention and intention, but it doesn't have to be complicated.
Black and Brown Trans People Have a New Place to Call Home in New York City
A building offering affordable housing now stands as a symbol of trans self-reliance and resilience.
Alternatives to Calling the Police for Domestic Violence Survivors
In most cases, calling the police on abusers is unhelpful at best, and at worst makes survivors feel less safe: 鈥淚t鈥檚 really time that we recenter on what the survivors are telling us.鈥�
Your Fat Friend Wants You to Start Having Conversations With Fat People
Anti-fat bias and diet obsession hurt everyone, says Aubrey Gordon. Her new book looks at the roots of that harm and what we can do about it.
Unions and LGBTQ Workers Could Be a Powerful Marriage
History has shown that people-power is one of the best ways to advance rights and win protections, especially when the courts are unreliable.
In Brazil, Women Candidates Find Strength in Numbers
Brazilian women are breaking into politics by joining together in collective candidacies, which allow politicians to build stronger coalitions and push for progressive change.
Overcoming Bias in Voting
鈥淪trategic discrimination鈥� is a subtle yet pervasive behavior that keeps people from voting for women and people of color.
Women in Congress Push Back Against Misogyny
鈥淲e have every right to do our jobs and represent our communities without fearing for our safety.鈥�
Should You Have Kids Despite Climate Change?
This decision comes with the privileges of race, class, and citizenship status鈥攚hich is why reproductive justice needs to be part of the climate conversation.
鈥淢r. Vice President, I Am Speaking鈥�: A Culture of Interruption
Politics is a realm where men have been given a free hand to interrupt and talk over women. We can change this.
The Key to Achieving Gender Equality in Tech
The tech field failed a 25-year challenge to achieve gender equality by 2020. But the shift can start with a culture change.
Hawai鈥榠鈥檚 Post-COVID Recovery Plan Puts Women First
The Aloha State is working towards establishing a new, more equitable post-pandemic normal for vulnerable communities.
The Supreme Court LGBTQ+ Ruling Is Just the Beginning
Many other things need to change before LGBTQ+ people can thrive in our workplaces, especially those of us who are Black.
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