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Why you need paid leave and affordable child care now more than ever
This election presents voters with the first opportunity to choose from one of two major presidential candidates who have put forth parental leave and childcare policies.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why this Muslim teenage girl created a hijab emoji
Rayouf Alhumedhi couldn't help but notice the universal emoji keyboard makes it impossible for Muslim women to represent themselves.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Anita Sarkeesian and the defiant women who shaped history
The cultural critic — and subject of relentless online harassment — is back with a new web series.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Graphic sexual assault photo series forces you to see the victim
Yana Mazurkevich, a sexual assault survivor, photographed depictions of rape to show the breadth of people's experiences.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Eye-opening video reveals how gender stereotypes start young
"Gender stereotypes are defined between 5 and 7 years of age."
'The conversation is changing': The Brock Turner case is shifting attitudes on sexual assault
In the short period since Turner's sentencing and release, advocates say they've observed important changes in the public discussion of rape.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Mom defends her 3-year-old son's choice to wear tutus
"I will defend, shouting, his right to walk down the street in peace, wearing whatever items of clothing he wants to wear."
Ivanka Trump's unpaid interns share cringeworthy financial advice
The post also appears to confirm that Trump does not pay her interns.
By Rebecca Ruiz
U.S. Soccer's women deserve as much as the men — even when they lose
This team had to be twice as good to fight for fair treatment.
By Rebecca Ruiz
When an athlete's relationships are more important than success in her sport
Girlfriend. Wife. Mother. Olympian.
By Rebecca Ruiz
We’ll never stop workplace sexual harassment as long as we ignore everyday sexism
The Trumps weighed in on sexual harassment this week, and showed us exactly why the abusive behavior is so hard to eradicate.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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".