Sharon Attia

A single mother in Spokane, Wash., opens up about what it’s really been like to raise a child over the past year.

Durek Verrett, friend of Gwyneth Paltrow and consort of the Princess of Norway, wants to bring spiritual healing to the masses.

Like legions of Black women before them, these four young activists are building a better tomorrow.

Public pressure to diversify boards forced public companies to change. And private ones, too.

The writer’s friends and confidantes talk publicly for the first time about her sexual assault allegation against the president.

Gentle, harsh, remote, accessible. What’s a woman to be? Maybe all those things at once.

And a few boys, too. When riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill played their first New York show in 22 years, these are the fans who showed up — one as early as noon and two who hadn’t told their parents. Hi mom and dad!

From an 80-year-old tiger trainer to the motorcycle queen of Miami, these are the stories of trailblazing women you likely didn’t learn about in school.

What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self?  The New York Times

Contributors to The Edit weigh in on what being 18 meant to them.

The New York Times asked 22 young women to take photos for a project exploring daily life for girls around the world who are becoming adults this year.

Your pocket guide to responding to stereotypes and suppositions with studies — and a little sass.

For the first time in at least 20 years, the majority of the nation’s top colleges are featuring women as commencement speakers this year. Hear advice from Abby Wambach and more.

In this week’s Gender Letter, the debate over Michelle Wolf, new accusations against Charlie Rose, and the remarkable woman who drove a city cab

Emma Seligman’s senior thesis “Shiva Baby” premiered at SXSW last week. WSN sat down with the student filmmaker to discuss shivas, sugar babies and the acclaimed Texas festival.

Sexist office culture is less blatant than it used to be, but Jessica Bennett’s new book has tips on how to tackle it.