From Wyoming Public Media authored by Savannah Mayer “Over 600 Native students and their educators gathered at Central Wyoming College this week for the annual Native American Conference. Juvenile Defender Nubia Pena gave the keynote address. She talked with Wyoming Public Radio’s Savannah Maher about what teachers on the Wind River Reservation can do to […]
Category Archives: Breaking barriers
Fiona Kolbinger, 24-Year-Old Medical Student, Becomes First Woman to Win the Transcontinental Race
From Bicycling authored by Jason Sumner: Fiona Kolbinger, 24, won the Transcontinental Race on Tuesday. The medical student and cancer researcher is the first woman to win the ultracycling race across Europe. Finishing in 10 days, two hours, and 48 minutes, she beat the U.K.’s Ben Davies by nearly 11 hours. “Following a ride that covered nearly […]
Cambridge sexual misconduct rule change branded ‘unlawful’
From The Guardian authored by David Batty: “Lawyers and women’s groups have condemned a decision by Cambridge University to not investigate some students’ complaints of sexual misconduct, including rape, warning it was potentially unlawful. Their comments came after a ruling this summer that sexual misconduct should no longer be covered by the university’s general disciplinary […]
Emma Watson launches hotline that provides women legal advice on workplace sexual harassment
From Upworthy authored by Heidi Lux: “A staggering one in two women have been sexually harassed at work, but four out of five of them aren’t comfortable reporting the issues to H.R., which is why actress Emma Watson launched a new hotline that offers free legal advice regarding sexual harassment in England and Wales. The hotline […]
Why Women and People of Color in Law Still Hear “You Don’t Look Like a Lawyer”
From Harvard Business Review authored by Tsedale M. Melaku: “There are certain unspoken rules of success in corporate America, not least of which is “looking the part.” That often means tailored suits, a certain range of coiffed hair styles, and other accoutrements or signals of success. In the legal field, a popular refrain directed at […]
Facial Recognition Tech Comes to Schools and Summer Camps
From The Wall Street Journal authored by Julie Jargon: “Facial recognition is no longer just being used to unlock iPhones, tag Facebook friends and scan crowds for security threats. It’s moving into summer camps, youth sports tournaments and schools. Parents at summer camps across the country can opt into facial-recognition services to receive photos of their […]
Want To Feel Happier Today? Try Talking To A Stranger
From National Public Radio authored by Paul Nicolaus: “The doors open wide, you enter, and they close behind you. As the elevator begins its ascent, you realize it’s just you and one other person taking this ride. The silence soon grows uncomfortable. Pop quiz. What’s your go-to move? A) Stare at your shoes. B) Pull […]
Female Athletes Receive Only 4% of Sports Media Coverage—Adidas Wants to Change That
From Glamour authored by Macaela Mackenzie: “Women make up 40% of all participants in sports—yet somehow receive only 4% of sports media coverage. It has a damning ripple effect: Without airtime, female athletes lose out on sponsors, fans, and coin. This lack of coverage also tees up a shortage of role models for girls in sports—and […]
Man exposes the absurdity of sexist marketing by creating shirts that label men like we do women
From Upworthy authored by Tod Perry: “Recently, Upworthy shared a tweet thread by author A.R. Moxon who created a brilliant metaphor to help men understand the constant anxiety that potential sexual abuse causes women. He did so by equating sexual assault to something that men have a deep-seeded fear of: being kicked in the testicles. A.R. […]
This Woman Was Charged $185,000 In Her Own Sexual Harassment Case
From The Huffington Post authored by Emily Peck: “She’s paid $185,000 so far to have judges hear her sexual harassment and discrimination complaint against EY, a firm that pulls in billions of dollars of revenue annually, according to a complaint Ward filed last week in federal court. “How many victims will even be able to […]
