Johns Hopkins graduate students Madeleine Howard and Hayley Hoaglund want to help women stay on top of their health with an effective, at-home alternative to pap smears.
Posts by Kate Brennan
ChatGPT and the Hidden Bias of Language Models
If new AI programs like ChatGPT and LensaAI continue to reflect racist and sexist beliefs, how much can we really trust them?
‘A Great Leader’ — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Resigns
After five and a half years on the world stage, Ardern cites burnout as a reason for stepping down from her role as prime minister.
4 Women Climate Activists Pen ‘Cease and Desist’ Letter to Oil and Gas CEOs
Greta Thunberg, Vanessa Nakate, Helena Gualinga and Luisa Neubauer plan to personally deliver the letter at this year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland.
Five U.S. Locations Renamed to Remove Slur Aimed At Indigenous Women
The sites mark the last of nearly 650 geographic features to be renamed as part of a year-long process to expel the word from federal land.
In Missouri, a Fight Over Stricter Dress Code for Women Politicians
Assembly members fight back against the GOP-proposed rule banning bare arms, which they deem ‘ridiculous.’
Women Denied Gynecological Exams Because They Are Virgins
Healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom say, ‘No, not your virginity,’ to women seeking exams such as transvaginal ultrasounds.
How Stella McCartney Is Creating a Greener Fashion Industry
The English designer says no to “greenwashing” and uses zero-waste materials to create sustainable clothing designs.
FDA Now Allowing Pharmacies to Dispense Abortion Pills
Many are hopeful the change will expand abortion access as more states place restrictions on reproductive healthcare.
Women in Television Honor Barbara Walters: ‘A Trailblazer’
Diane Sawyer, Oprah Winfrey and more take to social media to thank the late Walters for paving the way.
10 Must-Read Books by Women Authors in 2023
A list of highly-anticipated reads from breakout authors like Kashana Cauley and established authors such as Margaret Atwood.
Taliban Bans Women From Higher Education
The newest restriction targeted at women sparks despair among female Afghan students, who have already been banned from secondary school classrooms.
California’s New Pink Tax Law Could Save Women $47 Billion Annually
However, some fear that manufacturers will find ways to continue charging women higher prices than men for personal care products.
The Pocket Dictionary of Buzzwords: 2022 Edition
If “goblin mode” and “techlash” sounds like gibberish, you’ve come to the right place.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Receives Equal Pay for the First Time
The actress revealed that she would get paid roughly 10% of the salary of male co-stars in Bollywood.