There are over 400,000 kids in the United States child welfare system, more commonly known as foster care. These children and teens typically face myriad barriers, such as the lack of a permanent and stable family, and limited access to Read More
Why Organizations Should Promote Female Networking
A survey of 2,907 young professionals reveals that women aged 30 and under will experience several barriers to their advancement in the first five years of working life. Mary Hamilton, a director at the company which conducted the survey, said Read More
9 Female Superheroes You Never Heard Of
In the movies and on TV, female superheroes come few a far between. Of course, there’s Wonder Woman, Super Girl, Black Widow, and the upcoming Captain Marvel, but their numbers are nothing compared to the amount of male superheroes we Read More
Rips, Frays, and Fingertip Shorts: Gender and School Dress Code
For moms of daughters who are school-age, it’s about as easy as homemade pie to find clothing that comes somewhere in between their ideas of fashion and comfort and our desire to be budget-conscious and have them look presentable. Throw Read More
A Warm Welcome to Our Most Diverse Congress Ever!
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you may have noticed a lot of women being sworn into congress this month. These passed midterm elections saw a record breaking number of women being elected to political office. Many of these Read More
Going Back to School With A Reverse Mentor
It wasn’t the few gray hairs that popped up or the fine lines hugging my eyes that made me feel a bit old. Nope. That first tinge of old-ladyness came when I realized that I needed a reverse mentor. I’m a Read More
How to Find Your Passion in High School
All our lives, we’ve been told to follow our dreams. We’ve been told to do what we enjoy and dive headfirst into the pursuit of our passions. It’s great advice – unless you have no idea where your passions lie. Read More
Live Your Dream Award Stories: Kamilla
Imagine yourself as a 7-year-old, moving in with different family members over the years because mom and dad are battling with addiction. You’ve gone without a meal most nights, but to buy food for your younger siblings, you stand outside Read More
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for Young Feminists
The holiday season is here! As you scour the internet and the shopping malls for those perfect gifts, it might be hard to find things for the girls in your life that aren’t just dolls or kitchen sets. This year, Read More
Five Ways Women Benefit from the Title X Program
With the Title X federal grant program under new direction, changes have been proposed that would restrict the way funds are distributed. Healthcare clinics funded by Title X help women in a variety of ways, and preserving this program is Read More