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As Extreme Heat Ravages Globe, This Startup Aims to Improve Air Quality. New York Is Betting $8 Million on Its Tech
Davida Herzl’s company, Aclima, has been tasked with collecting data that she hopes will be used to create climate action plans.
Meet the First Indigenous Woman to Close a Series A. Her Startup Is Worth $40 Million
Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity.
On the Shores of a Hawaiian Fishpond, a Friendship That Helps Heals the Planet
Rebecca Most and Lehua Kamaka symbolize a new model for environmental management, blending contemporary science with ancient knowledge.
She Survived Racist Taunts and Bullying. Now She Wants to Flip a Florida House Seat Blue
Annette Taddeo, currently a state senator, is favored in the polls to take on a GOP incumbent in a closely watched race.
Miss Going to Conferences? They’re Back. Here Are 8 Networking Opportunities in Business, Tech and Media
After a few years of Covid lockdowns and precautions, in-person events are making a comeback.
America: Where Men Do the Shooting, And Women Bear the Brunt of Gun Violence
Toxic masculinity, racist hatred and uniquely easy access to guns create a powder keg that kills hundreds and traumatizes millions in the U.S. each day – often women.
Escape to the Beach (or Anywhere, Really) with These Women-Centric Summer Reads
From a new memoir by Viola Davis to a novel about dating from humor writer Sloane Crosley, these books should have you covered.
‘We Just Listen to Their Story’: Students Navigating Post-Roe World Find Strength in Community
Facing the reality of a world without Roe, students move the fight for reproductive rights to their campuses and careers.
5 Groups That Help People Access Abortions
Abortion funds and volunteers networks have been assisting people overcome obstacles for years. Many need donations or support.
Having an Abortion Allowed This Marketing Specialist to Start Her Own Business
Jessica Ponyrko’s abortion gave her the freedom to change her life for the better. And hers is just one story.
In a Post-Roe World, These 5 Youth Activists Are Fighting for Abortion Rights
Women who grew up with federal protections are now mobilizing to keep them.
Influential Women Denounce Supreme Court Decision
The decision left many gutted, but the outrage and calls to action only grow.
How I Work Now: ‘Stretchy Clothes are My Default’
For Shea Radiance founder Funlayo Alabi, the pandemic didn’t slow life down. In what spare time she has, she emphasizes keeping herself grounded – and comfy.
Michele Rayner Was Running for Congress. Then Came the Redistricting
When the Florida Democrat’s district was redrawn, she decided to seek reelection to the state house instead of higher office – because her constituents “can’t afford to lose a voice.”