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New York Rep. Louise Slaughter, Oldest Member of Congress, Dies at 88

The long-time Democratic congresswoman was the first woman to lead the House Rules Committee.
By Madina Toure
Packages of Tampax brand tampons on a drugstore shelf in New York on Feb. 10, 2016. (Photo by Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York Schools May Start Providing Free Feminine Hygiene Products

New York is moving to expand access to feminine hygiene products in public schools throughout the state.
By Madina Toure
A #MeToo rally took place outside the Trump International Hotel at Columbus Circle on Dec. 9, 2017.

Cuomo to Give New York’s Ethics Watchdog More Money to Probe Sexual Harassment Claims

The news comes amid sexual misconduct allegations against the leader of a group of breakaway Democrats in the state Senate.
By Madina Toure
A detial view of a Boy Scout uniform on February 4, 2013 in Irving, Texas.

The Boy Scouts of America Becomes Gender Neutral

By Matt Joyner
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and representatives of women's organizations at The New York Women's Foundation's women's breakfast in 2016.

Female NYC Politicians Strategize to Get More Women on Council

By Madina Toure
Jacqueline Ebanks, who most recently served as executive director of the Women's City Club of New York, will serve as the second director of the city's Commission on Gender Equity.

Jacqueline Ebanks Takes Helm of NYC Gender Equity Commission

By Madina Toure
Feminism has a measurement problem.

What’s the Problem With Feminism?

By Mark Manson
71 percent of young girls are interested in tech. Only a fraction of those pursue the industry.

12 Statistics About Women in Tech That Show How Big the Gender Gap Truly Is

By Sage Lazzaro
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

Manhattan Congresswoman Vows a New Push for the Equal Rights Amendment in the Age of Trump

By Madina Toure
Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo speaks during the Women's Caucus rally.

Council’s Women’s Caucus Unveils ‘Legislative Equality Package’ for the Age of Trump

By Madina Toure
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer speaks at the Equality Day rally.

Gale Brewer on Cuomo’s Women’s Equality Party: It’s Done Nothing for Women

By Madina Toure
Director Maiwenn at Mon Roi premiere, Zurich Film Festival.

French Director Maiwenn Talks Bringing Female Gaze to Director’s Chair in ‘Mon Roi’

By Thelma Adams

Romney ‘Disagrees’ With Richard Mourdock, But His Ad Is Staying Up

By Hunter Walker
Todd Akin, obstetrics expert. (Photo: YouTube)

Todd Akin Explains How He Impregnated His Wife [Video]

By Hunter Walker
Todd Akin (Photo: Facebook)

Todd Akin Says He’s No ‘Quitter,’ Won’t Leave Senate Race Over Rape Remark Outrage

By Hunter Walker

Obama Campaign Launches New Ad To Appeal Women Voters [Video]

By Hunter Walker
Michelle Obama (Photo: Getty)

Michelle Obama: ‘Change Happens Because Of Women Like Us’

By Hunter Walker

Village Voice Attorney Defends Her Company’s Sex Site At Contentious Council Hearing

By Hunter Walker
Ben Romney (Photo: University of Utah School of Medicine)

Mitt Romney’s Son Defends His Stay-At-Home Mom

By Hunter Walker
Barack Obama (Photo: Getty)

Obama Campaign Says American Women ‘Cannot Trust Mitt Romney’

By Hunter Walker
Rick Santorum (Photo: Wikimedia)

Rick Santorum Calls Pro-Choice Movement ‘Anti-Science’

By Hunter Walker
Kirsten Gillibrand (Photo: Wikimedia)

Kirsten Gillibrand Is Glad Komen Reversed Plans To Cut Planned Parenthood Grants

By Hunter Walker
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