Women
'Let Them Fire Me': Woman Says Boss Told Her to Dye Grey Hair
"I'd let them fire me so I could collect unemployment and file a gender discrimination suit on their butts," one commenter wrote.
Iraq's 'Promiscuous' Women—2 Years Since the Pink and Purple Protests
If Iraq is going to succeed as a state, it will need all its men and its women to confront its many challenges.
It's Time to Stop Normalizing Violence Against Women
The next generation understands that their body is their own, and that marriage is not a trophy that should be accepted under any circumstances.
Adele's 'I Love Being a Woman' BRIT Awards Speech Sparks Transphobia Debate
As Adele collected the BRIT Awards' first ever gender-neutral Artist of the Year trophy, she expressed pride in her womanhood—sparking debate on Twitter.
Mom Slammed for Not Allowing Daughter To Use Tampons Until She's 18
The 15-year-old said her mom was "raised Catholic" and has "the same views on periods as very religious people."
'I've Made Millions as a Financial Dominatrix'
I may decide, on a whim, to go shopping, to lunch al fresco, or to the fur salon. Whatever it is I want to do, my paypigs pick up the tab on everything.
Political Incumbency—It's Complicated
Incumbency is a tool of political power—one that protects the status quo.
Over 30 States Legally Allow Forced Sterilization
States have passed new forced sterilization laws well into the 21st century, including two laws passed as recently as 2019.
Resettled Afghan Fathers Don't Want Their Daughters to Be Educated
I want every new Afghan woman and child in America to know the freedom and liberation that education brings.
Internet Raves Over Woman's 'Tip' To Confront 'Creepy Man' Following Her
"It was clear at that point he was following me and not shopping. He was staying at the same distance even though I sped up," the woman wrote.
'I'm Asian American, I Battled So Much Shame About My Mental Health'
Sculpting the image of a successful immigrant family was important. Dad would say when I was going through a depressive episode: "You have nothing to complain about. You should be happy."
The Girlboss is Dead. Say Hello to the Crypto Queen
The world is not fair or equitable for women.
Is the Zoom Glass Ceiling Really About Gender?
The Zoom glass ceiling isn't entirely about women.
#LetUsTalk: Stop Silencing Iranian Women
Wearing the hijab in a free society is not the same as having it imposed by the state through force.
Abortion Providers in Neighboring States Struggle to Absorb Texas Patients
"The landscape of abortion provision is simply not going to be able to absorb all the people," Dr. Bhavik Kumar warned Newsweek about overturning Roe v. Wade.
Sonia Sotomayor Appears to Take Up the Women's Rights Mantle Left by RBG
Justice Sotomayor called the Texas six-week abortion ban case "a disaster for the rule of law and a grave disservice to women in Texas."
'I'm Single By Choice and I Don't Ever Want Kids'
I don't want children but medical professionals have said one reason I can't get sterilized is that, "I might meet someone and he might want children."
Couple Split After Boyfriend Brands Woman's Hairy Legs 'Unhygienic'
"No you should be embarrassed it's really just unhygienic for a female. Plus it's a total turn off," her boyfriend told her.
Where Are the Women in Kazakhstan's Protests?
The presence—or absence—of women in mass protests tells us a lot about the state of gender relations in a country.
Mom's Confession About How Often She Showers a Week Has Internet Torn
The mother said of her confession: "All of my friends looked at me in horror."
Maya Angelou Quarters Now in Circulation as First in Series
The coin depicting the celebrated poet is the first in a series honoring famous American women that will run through 2025.
Study of Menstrual Cycles After COVID Shots Finds Minimal Average Change
The study that compared the cycles of vaccinated and unvaccinated women found the vaccine had minimal to no impact on a woman's cycle after a shot.
Pope Francis Calls Hurting Women 'an Insult to God,' in New Year's Message
The pontiff praised women on Saturday and said that mothers "know how to overcome obstacles and disagreements."
Internet Backs Man Who Rejected Woman for Being Too Short
"So you're rejecting me because of my height? The audacity," she reacted with fury.
Taliban Restricts Long Distance Travel for Women as Hundreds Flee Country
"Women travelling for more than 45 miles should not be offered a ride if they are not accompanied by a close family member," a Taliban spokesman said.
Defense Bill Will Not Require Women to Sign Up for Draft After All
"It is wrong to force our daughters, mothers, wives, and sisters to fight our wars," Republican Missouri Senator Josh Hawley said.
Black Muslim Women Are Fighting Uphill Battle While Dating
It is very tough for high-achieving, successful Muslim women to meet Muslim men they marry, and this is especially true for Black Muslim women.
Woman Ditches Date After He Accidentally Sends Message Meant for Friends
"I feel like he did this on purpose as a power move he got from a misogynistic podcast," wrote one commenter.
Will Republicans Once Again Vote for a NDAA That Drafts Your Daughters?
This is not a question of whether women can serve in the military. Thousands of women serve admirably.
'I'm a Mom of Two, I Just Set a Powerlifting World Record'
By the time my marriage fell apart in 2015 and I got divorced, I was around 415lb and I knew that I wanted to change. Right now, I hover at around 280lb-290lb, but for one powerlifting competition I got down to 275lb.