“I wanted to show that women, when they are in a community, can really support each other and find strength,” she says. “There’s a lot of warmth in these relationships, and I wanted to explore that. It’s not just about romantic love, but also about the love and support we can find in our friendships … Read more
Writing on the MSNBC website, veteran journalist Molly Jong-Fast argues that women cannot afford to risk another term with Trump in office. She believes that the pivotal issue at stake is reproductive rights, which were granted to women for 50 years before being abolished by Trump’s Supreme Court. This unprecedented decision marks the first time … Read more
Jess Piper, a former teacher residing on a farm in Missouri, is an active Democrat who dedicates her time to mobilizing voters in rural areas. In her recent blog post, she delves into her experiences in Iowa. Piper highlights the surprising results of the latest poll in Iowa, a traditionally conservative state. The renowned Selzer … Read more
Warning: This story contains details that some may find distressing. Multiple women have taken their lives in Sudan’s central Gezira state after being raped by paramilitary fighters in the brutal civil war raging in the country, rights groups and activists have stated. The reports come after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were accused by … Read more
Harriet Walter has had a long and successful career in acting, with notable roles in both theatre and television. She has recently written a book titled She Speaks!, in which she gives a voice to 30 of Shakespeare’s female characters through spiky Shakespearean verse. The book creates new monologues and secret lives for these women, … Read more
Trump recently held a town hall for Republican women to address women’s issues and reassure them that he would protect them. The event took place in Georgia, where he made the bold claim of being “the father of IVF,” despite not being asked to define IVF. Jill Filipovic wrote an article for Slate discussing Trump’s … Read more
The Vatican summit, which lasted a month, has concluded with a call for women to take on more leadership roles in the Catholic Church, but there was no mention of women being ordained as priests, as some progressives had hoped at the beginning of the process. The synod marked the end of a four-year consultation … Read more
Greens leader on Trafford Council, Cllr Michael Welton, was addressing the authority’s executive during discussions on an expected deficit of £9.84m in its finances for 2024/25. It has been suggested that installing pelican crossings instead of using lollipop officers might lead to a saving of £100,000 for the authority. Sacking existing lollipop men and women … Read more
A burst of vibrant colors fills the screen, showcasing four women moving in perfect synchronization. The energetic beats of drum machines blend with powerful vocals, as the women leap over each other’s heads. Stacy Francis reminisces about the music video for the song You (You’re the One for Me) by her group Ex Girlfriend, revealing … Read more
[Source] A phenomenon known as “marriage penalty” hinders women’s employment in South Asia, a new World Bank study shows. The trend persists even without factoring in child-rearing, while men experience the reverse, dubbed as “marriage premium.” What it is: “Marriage penalty” refers to the decline in women’s employment rates after marriage, largely driven by deeply-rooted … Read more