Women's Rights

Dads, It's Not Babysitting If It's Your Own Kid

May 12, 2025

Dads, It's Not Babysitting If It's Your Own Kid

When a man refers to caring for his own children as "babysitting," it reveals a troubling mindset: childcare is mother's work, and any involvement from the dad is optional.

The Not-So-Hidden Price of Being a "Blue-Collar Babe"

May 9, 2025

The Not-So-Hidden Price of Being a "Blue-Collar Babe"

Chaya Milchtein tried her best to stay away from blue-collar TikTok, and for a little while it actually worked.

Stacey Abrams, Meena Harris, and Other Activists on How to Fight For Women

Mar 7, 2025

Stacey Abrams, Meena Harris, and Other Activists on How to Fight For Women

Every year around Women's History Month and International Women's Day, I think about my late friend and mentor Neema Roshania Patel.

How COVID Became a Feminist Issue, 5 Years On

Mar 6, 2025

How COVID Became a Feminist Issue, 5 Years On

Back in March 2020, Chimére L. Sweeney was a middle school public teacher in Baltimore.

Why Haven't We Figured Out How to Protect Women Athletes?

Feb 28, 2025

Why Haven't We Figured Out How to Protect Women Athletes?

For women athletes, even the court feels unsafe.

Why Sen. Maggie Hassan Is Sharing Her Miscarriage Story 30 Years Later

Oct 29, 2024

Why Sen. Maggie Hassan Is Sharing Her Miscarriage Story 30 Years Later

New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan has long been a fierce advocate for women's rights and working families.

Kamala Harris Doesn't Owe You Humility

Oct 7, 2024

Kamala Harris Doesn't Owe You Humility

At a rally for former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump in September, Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders schmoozed with the crowd about how her kids keep her humble.

The Real Reason NWSL Players Are Walking Out in "We Said Now" Shirts

Aug 26, 2024

The Real Reason NWSL Players Are Walking Out in "We Said Now" Shirts

We love seeing women win.

Can a Chatbot Help People Access Abortion Care?

Feb 15, 2024

Can a Chatbot Help People Access Abortion Care?

Two pieces of personal information.

The Biden Administration Is Rolling Out New Abortion Initiatives — Here's What to Know

Jan 22, 2024

The Biden Administration Is Rolling Out New Abortion Initiatives — Here's What to Know

Jan. 22 marks what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

An Unwanted Kiss Might Help Change Women's Soccer, but It Should Never Have Come to This

Aug 30, 2023

An Unwanted Kiss Might Help Change Women's Soccer, but It Should Never Have Come to This

At the end of the FIFA Women's World Cup, it was a kiss that showed the world exactly what Spain's La Roja had to endure to become champions.

Senators Introduce Bill to Protect IVF as Abortion Bans Threaten Access

Dec 16, 2022

Senators Introduce Bill to Protect IVF as Abortion Bans Threaten Access

A group of Democratic politicians introduced new legislation on Dec. 15 to protect IVF and assistive reproductive technologies (ART).