Women
The Texas Abortion Ban is Unconstitutional
This abhorrent statute should unite all the Supreme Court justices—indeed all Americans who care about the rule of law—in condemning the Texas statute and the attitude toward the law it represents.
Texas' Abortion Ban Will Have Women Drive Up to 500 Miles for Appointments
The new average one-way driving distance to an abortion clinic would be 20 times the distance Texans previously traveled for an abortion after six weeks.
How to Limit the Disaster for Afghanistan's Girls and Women
Given entrenched cultural norms, the U.S. and the international community should demand that the new Taliban regime uphold the basic rights of Afghan women as defined by the Afghan constitution.
COVID-19 and Women—It's Time to Change the Narrative
Despite what pundits might have you believe, women stand to make great strides because of the pandemic and are poised to fix many of the workplace's structural issues.
Oklahoma Mom, NGO, Qatar Gov't Work To Rescue Female Afghan Robotics Team
The team, thanks to the combined efforts of multiple groups and individuals, safely left Kabul for Qatar on August 19.
'I Teach Sex Ed on TikTok—People Ask About Sex Hurting, Periods and Libido'
My platform allows me to show people that there is no shame in saying the words vagina and vulva on social media. We have commercials for erectile dysfunction so why can't we talk about vaginismus and vulvodynia?
Photos: A Week in Review of the Taliban's Takeover of Afghanistan
A collection of photos documenting the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over last Sunday.
A Brief History of the Taliban's Rule in Afghanistan
The Taliban, the militant group that ruled Afghanistan in the late 1990s, vowed it will "honor and create a peaceful and secure environment" in its new era.
U.S. 'Can't Take That Chance' Trusting Taliban on Women's Rights: Pelosi
"Women and girls in Afghanistan have been a high priority for us. We have to make this the subject of the greatest transparency," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
Khaled Hosseini Urges U.S. to Safeguard Women Against Taliban Rule
The Afghan-born author fears for the Afghan people, "particularly the women and children who suffered the most the last time the Taliban ruled this country."
CNN Reporter Confronts Taliban Commander: 'How Will You Protect Women?'
CNN Chief Foreign Correspondent Clarissa Ward asked a Taliban commander how they would protect women. He insisted they can continue their education.
American Female Reporter Wears Hijab as Taliban Gains Ground in Afghanistan
CNN's Clarissa Ward said Taliban soldiers had asked her to stand to the side because she is a woman.
Indonesian Army Ends 'Two-Finger' Virginity Tests on Female Recruits
The "two-finger" virginity tests on female recruits in the Indonesian army have been branded "degrading, discriminatory, and traumatic."
5 Women Among Chosen as Jurors in R. Kelly's Sex Trafficking Trial
Jury selection concluded after a three-day process in which dozens of potential jurors were screened for the upcoming trial of the R&B singer.
Woman Ditches Date Over Claim He Feels 'Marginalized' as a Straight Male
She posted a video to TikTok chronicling her experience which was dubbed the "shortest date in history."
Sue Bird Shares Team USA Dance Video Celebrating Olympic Gold Win
Team USA's win on Sunday marked the country's seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women's basketball tournament.
Senate Hopeful Mike Gibbons Blasts 'Woke' Culture, Says Women Not Oppressed
Gibbons aims to replace retiring senator Rob Portman in the 2022 midterms.
New Yorker Confronts Men Catcalling Her at 8:30am: 'I Have Pepper Spray'
The woman revealed she "shed a few tears" after confronting the men who catcalled her on the streets of New York.
'I'm an Olympic Gymnast. Women Face "Twisties", Periods and Leotard Fears'
There are some people out there calling Simone Biles a quitter. That is not what she did. She made the best decision for the team and has since revealed she had "the twisties." When you're lost in the air, sheer panic goes through your whole body. I've definitely had it.
Adorable Young Girl's Reaction to Olympic Women's Weightlifting Goes Viral
Her enthusiastic reaction prompted one fan to declare "this is why representation matters."
Taliban Wants Afghan President Removed, New Government With Women's Rights
Although the Taliban said they would not monopolize power in the region, they insist that a peace deal will not be reached until a new government is negotiated.
One Phrase Women Should Say on a First Date, According to Self-defense Guru
Mollie Trainor explained that the phrase is best uttered in public, to safely gauge the other person's reaction.
Turkey Takes Center Stage in the Fight for Women's Rights
We must continue to stand in solidarity with women in Turkey as they face difficult days ahead.
The Pandemic Has Hit Women Hardest. We Need a Female-led Recovery
Boosting financial literacy among women is a tide that raises all boats.
Why Women Need Mental Health to be a Part of Every Annual Exam
We must normalize mental health as part of the "whole person" health regime, just as we normalized nutrition and exercise over the last 30 years.
Afghanistan Needs Global Support to Stop Violence Against Women
A global treaty to end violence against women and girls will remind the government of Afghanistan, as well as governments around the world, that certain behaviors are unacceptable, and that the world is watching.
Stronger Together, But How?
Intimate human communication has value in fostering tolerance. But now it is clear that by focusing simply on tolerance, we failed to address systemic racism, white supremacy, or the patriarchal power structure at the root of our institutions.
'I Was Expected to Be Married With Kids at 41. I Chose a Different Road'
I do think that I was brave to go back to law school at 38, because I knew I would be old enough to be the mother of other students.
Older Models Aren't a Passing Fashion, They Make Sense Socially
Beyond the evident economic benefit or marketing to demographics that buy magazines, fashion and beauty products, there is a huge social benefit in portraying women in their 50s, 60s and 70s in magazines.
Most Women Don't Need Prison, They Need Support
State and local justice systems need to implement sustainable approaches to keep women out of prison and jail and in the community.