From She Knows authored by Elizabeth Yuko: “In a surprise to no woman, a recent study found women have more stamina than men. While men may be stronger physically, the research journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism found that women have significantly more muscle endurance than their male counterparts. This means that the women involved were much less tired after “natural, dynamic […]
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Why Many Native American Girls Skip School When They Have Their Periods
From The Huffington Post authored by Eleanor Goldberg : “Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S.D. ― Dominique Amiotte, 17, always makes sure to keep a few extra tampons in her locker. It’s not much, but it’s enough to encourage at least some of her struggling friends to come to school when they have their periods. About […]
A Judge Wants a Bigger Role for Female Lawyers. So He Made a Rule.
From The New York Times authored by Alan Feuer “It is common for judges to publish guidance for lawyers who appear in their courtrooms on how to conduct themselves with regard to minor matters like how and when to file motions. But on Wednesday, Jack B. Weinstein, a senior federal judge in Brooklyn, used this typically […]
Meet Alexandra Geczi of North Dallas
From VoyageDallas authored by VoyageDallas Staff: “Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexandra Geczi. Alexandra, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to share our message with your readers. I’m an attorney, CEO, and mother […]
Fern L. Holland Memorial Week honors local activist killed in Iraq
From The Joplin Globe authored by Kimberly Barker: “Attorney and human rights activist Fern Holland will be remembered for her life’s work and the lives she touched with an annual memorial week in her honor that begins Monday. The week will culminate Saturday with a 5K race named for the local activist from Bluejacket whose life […]
In the Aftermath of Hillary Clinton’s Loss, More Women Want to Run for Office Than Ever Before
From Vogue authored by Patricia Garcia: “The election of Donald Trump last November was a tough blow for many women who had hoped to finally see the first female president of the United States. Instead of witnessing an experienced female politician be sworn in on Inauguration Day, we were left to contend with a man who frequently makes misogynist remarks who […]
Woman Killed During Charlottesville Protest Was A Paralegal
From Above the Law authored by Kathryn Rubino: “Unless you completely unplugged and took up residence in a cave, you’ve probably heard about the alt-right protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, this weekend and the corresponding counter-protests that turned deadly. Horrific video footage shows a Dodge Challenger running into a group of protesters and then fleeing the scene, leaving 19 […]
Taylor Swift Wins Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Former Radio Host
From NPR authored by Andrew Flanagan: “A Denver jury found fully in pop singer Taylor Swift’s favor Monday, delivering a unanimous verdict in a trial over whether she was groped by a former radio host during a Denver meet-and-greet. Wanting the trial to serve as an “example to other women,” the star had sought a […]
Inside Zan TV: Afghanistan’s first all-female station
From The Guardian authored by Grace Banks: “After a city-wide billboard campaign featuring a group of young women standing with arms folded, the women’s media network Zan TV launched in Kabul, Afghanistan, three months ago, with a panel discussion about the right to vote and a Facebook cover photo that read: “We mirror you all”. […]
Taylor Swift’s 10 Most Powerful Statements From Her Sexual Assault Trial Cross-Examination
From Glamour authored by Christopher Rosa: “Thursday (August 10) marks day four of Taylor Swift’s sexual assault trial against former KYGO radio host David Mueller—and it’s arguably the most important one so far. Why? Because Swift herself took the stand to testify against Mueller, and what she said is slowly making its way onto the Internet. […]
