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Women's Rights

“We Have So Much Magical Thinking About Equality”: A Q&A with Legal Expert Dahlia Lithwick

Veteran legal writer Dahlia Lithwick holds forth on women's rights, the Constitution, and why sometimes Canadians see the U.S. more clearly than its own citizens.
By James Ledbetter
Megan Rapinoe of the USA lifts the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy on July 7, 2019 in Lyon, France.

Will the Women’s World Cup Win Also Be a Win for Equal Pay?

Not only should the U.S. women’s soccer team be paid more, but it looks like they should also be training the men’s team.
By Harmon Leon
The Handmaid's Tale

From TV to Real Life: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Co-Producer Discusses Women’s Rights Issues

"We are getting closer and closer to a life in Gilead."
By Bonnie Azoulay

Alyssa Milano Joins Fight for Equal Rights Amendment at Fearless Girl Statue in NYC

By Madina Toure
Anita Hill

In the Year of #MeToo, Rutgers to Honor Anita Hill, Queen Latifah

By Steve Cronin
Gerald Finley as Athanaël and Ailyn Pérez in the title role of Massenet’s 'Thaïs'.

Opera Takes on Women’s Politics and Privilege Up in Hudson and at the Met

By James Jorden
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in the United States, record numbers of women march along 5th Avenue in New York City on August 26, 1970.

The History of the Women’s Rights Movement in 18 Images

By Kaitlyn Flannagan
Afghanistan's first female pilot, Niloofar Rahmani.

Women’s Rights Have Improved in Afghanistan—But Is it Too Late?

By Mina Chang
Saudi women cross a street in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian Government Arrests Leading Women’s Rights Activist

By Michael Sainato
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

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

By Madina Toure
Hillary Clinton and Christiane Amanpour.

Hillary Clinton Dismantled the Patriarchy at a Park Avenue Luncheon

By Margaret Abrams
Hulu vs. Netflix

Dystopia Depicted in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Already Exists in Saudi Arabia

By Michael Sainato and Chelsea Skojec
Public Advocate Letitia James and Communication Workers of America Local 1180 union members at an Equal Pay Day rally in front of the City Hall steps.

‘Pay Me What You Owe Me’—Female Pols and Activists Rally in NYC on Equal Pay Day

By Madina Toure
Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton and Public Advocate Letitia James at James' roundtable on salary history and the wage gap in New York City.

Chelsea Clinton Gets Behind Push for Equal Pay Legislation in NYC

By Madina Toure
Statues of pioneers for women's suffrage Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott are seen in the US Capitol Rotunda.

Women’s History Month: Remembering the Founding Place of America’s Women’s Movement

By Michael Sainato
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Women take photos as protesters walk during the Women's March on Washington, with the U.S. Capitol in the background, on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Large crowds are attending the anti-Trump rally a day after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. president.

Why the American Feminist Movement Is Steeped in Hypocrisy

By Eliana Rudee
An International Women's Day rally in Washington Square Park.

‘Invisible No More’—Women’s Strike Rocks Manhattan

By Madina Toure
Tinder is donating for women.

Tinder Will Give You $100 to Donate to a Women’s Charity of Your Choice—Here’s How

By Sage Lazzaro
NYC Street

Are Women of Color at Greater Risk of Street Harassment?

By Talia Smith
People are blocked from passing Trump Tower during the Women's March in New York City on January 21, 2017. Hundreds of thousands of people flooded US cities Saturday in a day of women's rights protests to mark President Donald Trump's first full day in office. / AFP / Bryan R. Smith

Here’s Why Many New York Women Did Not March

By Heather Robinson
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The 35 Absolute Best Signs From the Women’s March

By Sage Lazzaro
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Actress Gal Gadot from the 2017 feature film Wonder Woman signs autographs for fans in DC's 2016 San Diego Comic-Con booth at San Diego Convention Center on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California.

United Nations Cans Wonder Woman in the Name of Women’s Rights

By Candice Greaux
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
Mayor Bill de Blasio, center, at Rikers Island.

Afternoon Bulletin: De Blasio Nixes Plan to Shutter Rikers Island

By Parker Richards
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