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Noted feminist Barack Obama challenges men to fight sexism
"In fact, the most important change may be the toughest of all — and that’s changing ourselves."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Millennial women are waiting longer to have sex, reversing Gen X trend
Adults born in the 1990s are more likely to postpone sex than the previous generation, especially among women, a new study found.
People often defend an alleged rapist's character. Here's why you should doubt them
Relying on a character witness for evidence of a person's innocence is dangerous. Simply put, they rarely know the truth.
By Rebecca Ruiz
4 smart ways to use the internet to educate yourself about sex
Tips for figuring out where to start and who to trust.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Dozens of new emoji will finally show women being awesome
Your emoji keyboard will get a much-needed dose of gender equality.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Facebook diversity report shows slow progress, major challenges
Facebook is considered an industry leader when it comes to championing a diverse workforce, so why isn't it making progress?
By Rebecca Ruiz
Several women accuse Fox News CEO Roger Ailes of sexual harassment
More than a dozen women have stepped forward in the wake of a lawsuit filed against Ailes by a former Fox News host.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Girl Scouts to get their first-ever float in annual Thanksgiving Day parade
The Girl Scouts of the USA are joining one of the most beloved American holiday traditions for the first time ever.
By Rebecca Ruiz
'There is power in our voices': Abortion rights activists gain momentum after Supreme Court ruling
What a landmark opinion means for one of the most divisive political issues of our time.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Alex Morgan joins #LikeAGirl campaign to keep girls in sports
"I want girls to feel encouraged by my story."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Sheryl Sandberg asks women to champion each other at work
“When women work together, we accomplish amazing things.”
By Rebecca Ruiz
Schools across the UK are introducing gender neutral uniforms
Campaigners have described the move as "encouraging".
Canada embroiled in debate to make national anthem gender-neutral
Are Canadians ready to ditch "sons" from their national anthem?
What young voters forget about Hillary Clinton's historic moment
It's not just that Clinton is on the cusp of becoming the first woman to be a presidential nominee — it's that she did it despite truly ugly odds.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Hey guys, it's apparently not okay to say 'hey guys' anymore
The global term to describe a group of people is thrown around town like it's going out of fashion. But one man has had enough.
By Jenni Ryall
U.S. Soccer pushes to dismiss equal pay complaint from female players
The federation disputes discriminating against the World Cup-winning women's team.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Study helps explain why some new moms post nonstop on Facebook
The results may make new moms reconsider why they use Facebook to post about their children.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New line of inclusive chest binders could be a game-changer
"Go ahead, take it off. We got you covered."
By Katie Dupere
The business of periods: A history of hits and misses
Tampons hold more than your period; they've absorbed a legacy of politics.
Senate gives U.S. women's soccer team symbolic victory with equal pay resolution
The non-binding resolution calls on U.S. Soccer to end gender pay equity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Indian fashion designer celebrates transgender women in her new sari collection
The designer also asked two transgender women to model for her collection's photo shoot.
By Sonam Joshi
Female pilots who flew during WWII can now be buried at Arlington
History once forgot these women, but now they are eligible for one of the highest military honors.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Yale spotlights gender-neutral bathrooms for graduation ceremony
The nationwide debate over transgender-inclusive bathrooms just got another high-profile champion.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Kickstarter campaign breaks record by inspiring girls to dream big
A savvy campaign inspires thousands — and makes a statement about how we nurture the inner lives and imaginations of girls.
By Rebecca Ruiz
