From Upworthy authored by Heidi Lux: “The midterm elections sent a clear message that historically underrepresented groups deserve to have their voices heard in Washington. And for the record number of women elected to Congress in 2018, a number of them are probably giving thanks to the Girl Scouts of the USA. That’s because 58% […]
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Only six countries have equal rights for men and women, World Bank finds
From CNN authored by Rob Picheta and Kieron Mirchandani: “The world is moving towards legal gender equality — but it’s moving very, very slowly. Only six countries currently give women and men equal rights, a major report from the World Bank has found. That’s an increase — from zero — compared to a decade ago, […]
Yelp Will Now Tell You If a Business Is ‘Women-Owned’
From Fortune authored by Emma Hinchliffe: “Next time you’re browsing Yelp reviews, check out who owns the business. The restaurants and shopping reviews app and website is adding a feature that will tell customers whether a business is women-owned. Businesses owned by women can mark themselves as women-owned via their Yelp accounts, and the distinction […]
She beat her husband’s head in with a hammer. Now, her murder conviction has been tossed.
From The Washington Post authored by Isaac Stanley-Becker: “Her husband wanted bacon and eggs for breakfast, and Sally Challen complied. She set out to buy the items on an August morning in 2010. But when she returned from the shop — near their home in a leafy village outside London — she became suspicious. She […]
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Pays Tribute To Inspirational Women With Special Jerseys
From The Huffington Post authored by Sanjana Karanth: “The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) gave a shoutout to women’s empowerment this weekend by wearing jerseys with the names of women who inspire them, from famous musicians to Nobel Prize winners. Players on the team sported the special jerseys at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium during their […]
Attorney pays it forward with children of incarcerated in mind
From The Oklahoman authored by Carla Hinton: “In her heart, an Oklahoma City attorney considers children of the incarcerated part of her extended family. Francie Ekwerekwu, 30, said she knows what it is like to live without a parent due to imprisonment because her own father was incarcerated from the time she was age 5 […]
SFMoMA to Sell 1960 Rothko to Help Diversify its Holdings
From The New York Times authored by Robin Pogrebin: “At a time when museums around the country are trying to diversify their collections, staffs and trustees, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has announced plans to sell Mark Rothko’s “Untitled” (1960), mainly to “address art historical gaps” like works by women and people of color. The […]
AN APP THAT FACILITATED CYBERBULLYING SHIFTS TO THE WORKPLACE
From Wired authored by Paris Martineau: “Sarahah, the anonymous gossip app notorious for promoting cyberbullying among teens, is pivoting to the workplace. On Thursday, the company launched a second private messaging app, Enoff, which aims to combat workplace harassment by providing an anonymous platform for employee feedback. Enoff joins a crowded field of apps and platforms designed to provide […]
ENTIRE INDUSTRIES ARE BEING BLACKLISTED BY INSURERS OVER #METOO LIABILITY
From The Intercept authored by Susan Antilla: “SIXTEEN MONTHS INTO #MeToo, companies seeking sexual harassment insurance are facing intense scrutiny from insurers — a trend that could put pressure on firms to institute organizational change. A recent report, authored by an insurance industry consultant, reveals new measures that insurers are taking to mitigate the risks of writing […]
Rachel Brosnahan Is the New Face of Late Aunt Kate Spade’s Label Frances Valentine and Shares How She’s Honoring Her Memory
From People authored by Sharon Kanter: “Rachel Brosnahan’s new fashion project is a meaningful one. The award-winning star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is the new face of the spring campaign for Frances Valentine, the label Kate Spade founded in 2016. Not only is the actress, 28, one of the brand’s most loyal supporters, she’s also the niece of […]
