There are ample jobs to be found in industries like construction and plumbing, but women face hurdles from apprenticeships on up.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Feminist Icons, Orgs: ‘We Condemn the Public Shaming of Amber Heard’
Gloria Steinem, NOW and others are also decrying the use of defamation suits to silence domestic abuse victims.
Election Night 2022 – A Victorious Night for Abortion Access
In a nation still reeling from the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, several states made it clear that they’re very much pro-choice.
Progressive Women Candidates’ Warning: Your Rights Are ‘Literally on the Ballot’
Women who ran for office this year say decisions made by local and state officials – the very seats up for grabs in Tuesday’s midterm elections – affect people profoundly.
On Taylor Swift’s Music Video, and Society’s Ongoing Problem With My Body
Anti-fatness thrives in a world beholden to narrow – in several ways – beauty standards. The only way to effect change is by calling it out.
United Nations: Our Cities Need a ‘Radical Rethink’ to Keep Women Safe
In cities around the world, inequities abound. The UN has thoughts on how to change that.
This New Stamp Will Score Big With Women’s Sports Fans
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing an eclectic series of stamps honoring American culture, starting with women’s soccer.
Creating Space for a Forgotten Group of Cannabis Founders
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association aims to connect and educate entrepreneurs working in a space – and country – that isn’t helping them.
The Clitoris Exists – And Yes, We Need to Talk About It, Says This Expert
For all we now know about the human body, the clitoris is still something of a mystery. That lack of knowledge hurts roughly half the world, studies show.
This Ruling Marks a Huge Win for Abortion Access in India
The U.S. Supreme Court could learn a thing or two from the Southeast Asian nation’s own judiciary when it comes to abortion.
Study: Black Women Will Vote in the Midterms – But They Want Actual Change
A new survey from Higher Heights finds that America’s “most reliable voting bloc” wants to see more Black women in positions of power.
Angel Funding for Women Entrepreneurs Is Decreasing, New Research Finds
These days, angel investors are giving fewer dollars to women business owners – and making fewer deals with them. But perhaps it won’t stay that way.
4 Women to Run the World’s Most Penguin-Filled Post Office
The team will depart in November for whiter pastures, to sort mail and count birds on behalf of a British trust.
This U.S. House Candidate’s New Campaign Ad Features Her Giving Birth
Katie Darling, who is vying for Rep. Steve Scalise’s seat, released a spot on the importance of creating a better future – and showcased the delivery of her son to drive the point home.
We Could Usher In More Women Governors Than Ever on Election Day 2022
There are 25 women running in gubernatorial races throughout the U.S. – a new record in and of itself.