From Women in the World authored by WITW Staff: “For the first time in its 175-year history, famed South Carolina military college the Citadel has named a woman as regimental commander — a title conferred upon the student considered to be the academy’s top cadet. Sarah Zorn, a 21-year-old junior, was awarded the position — […]
Category Archives: Breaking barriers
Bernice Sadler, ‘Godmother of Title IX’, Dies at 90
From The New York Times authored by Katharine Q. Seelye: “When Bernice Sandler was a schoolgirl in the 1930s and ’40s, she was annoyed that she was not allowed to do things that boys could do, like be a crossing guard, fill the inkwells or operate the slide projector. When she was older, teaching part-time […]
If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It’s Good For Your Health
From NPR authored by Maanvi Singh: “Over this past year, lifestyle blogger Aileen Xu has kept a monthly gratitude list. Sometimes it was the big stuff: “I’m grateful that my family is so understanding. I’m grateful so many people care.” And sometimes it was life’s little blessings: “July 2018: I’m grateful for good hair after […]
The Most Viral Teaching Moments Of 2018
From NPR authored by Anya Kamenetz: “In 2018, teachers and students used social media to let the world in. Viral posts shared moments of joy, laughter and even anger. Educators responded to the news — and sometimes they made news. We’ve been gathering up the most notable of those school-related viral moments of the year […]
8 TED Talks to Make You Think Differently in 2019
From Career Contessa authored by Ally Freed: “The holidays inevitably come with downtime, whether it’s spent curling up near the fireplace, or in the airport because of that flight delay. Here are six TED talks to inspire you while you wait. Known as “ideas worth spreading,” TED talks are great for busy career women. They’re […]
Stories about women shaped 2018. Here are the ones to remember.
From The Lily authored by Lena Felton: “In 2018, women’s stories demanded to be told. One woman alleged that a now-powerful man had sexually assaulted her while they were in high school. Another ran for a U.S. House seat, even as she told voters that “women like me aren’t supposed to run for office.” A third escaped genocide and sexual slavery, […]
Time’s Up’s New CEO on What We Can’t Tolerate
From The Cut authored by Jessica Boddy: “Activists and celebrities gathered Tuesday evening in New York to honor Lisa Borders, the new president and CEO of Time’s Up, the initiative and legal defense fund fighting sexual harassment and inequality. Cindi Leive, Padma Lakshmi, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Inez van Lamsweerde and more were the evening’s hosts. Borders started […]
What the New Ruth Bader Ginsburg Film Gets Wrong, According to R.B.G.: “I Never Stumbled”
From Vanity Fair authored by Kenzie Bryant: “Not long into On the Basis of Sex, future Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (played by Felicity Jones) undresses and falls into bed with her husband, Martin (Armie Hammer). The love scene is brief and tasteful—but it felt much longer Sunday night, watching it in an audience that also held Hillary Clinton, and Gloria Steinem,and […]
‘Clearly the Tide Has Not Turned’: A Q&A With Anita Hill
From The New York Times authored by Susan Chira: “There may be more women heading to Congress this year, but Anita Hill isn’t cheering yet. The woman who faced down the all-male Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991 does not see transformative change on sexual harassment emerging from any branch of government in Washington for the […]
I pay my kids to get dressed, do homework and more. It’s the best decision I ever made.
From The Washington Post authored by Gia Miller: “‘Please get dressed — we have to leave in five minutes,’ I pleaded for the 20th time, my patience waning. “You still need to brush your teeth. You haven’t packed your backpack! We’re going to be late for school, again.” This was a typical weekday morning in […]
