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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

The women breaking through the silence of the asylum experience video

Community reporters in Rochdale and Oldham shed light on challenges faced by women in the asylum system.
The collaborative video series 'Made in Britain' unveils the struggles of women volunteering in their communities amidst a broken welfare system. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
Women in technology

'Let's close the gender-confidence gap': 20 of London's change-makers on progress for women in 2024

There are still many challenges women face in various aspects of society, from healthcare to leadership roles.
Progress has been made, but significant gender gaps still exist, such as in the medical profession and law, and efforts are needed to close these gaps. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
2 months ago
Books

Book Deals: Week of March 4, 2024

Jennifer Weiner signs five-book deal with Morrow for a novel set in the pop music world.
Flatiron acquires Corinne Low's 'Femonomics' which offers a radical framework for improving women's lives. [ more ]
Advocate.com
4 months ago
Film

In 'May December,' Todd Haynes again delves into the dark complexities of being human

Todd Haynes's films explore social norms through the lens of women and queerness.
The character Gracie in his film May December embodies harmful cultural expectations placed on women. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Sandra Elkin, Creator of a Pioneering Feminist Talk Show, Dies at 85

Sandra Elkin brought frank discussions about women's issues to millions of viewers through her PBS talk show Woman in the 1970s.
The show focused on topics such as birth control, job discrimination, and healthcare, and featured both famous feminists and everyday women as guests. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Communication, Empathy, And Understanding In The Practice Of Law

Kelly Olivier and Allyson West discuss their recent trial and their commitment to serving women.
They aim for Themis to be a platform where women lawyers and clients feel respected and heard. [ more ]
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Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Mustaches Don't Creep Women Out. Masculinity Does.

Modern mustaches are confusing.Lip fuzz can be a marker of class, non-conformity, delinquency, aspiration, or hypersexuality.Different men grow mustaches for different reasons, but all these men share one thing in common: They made a choice.It is extremely rare that a man's facial hair naturally grow into under-nose topiary if left alone to do its thing.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Shmuly Yanklowitz: What I wish people knew about Orthodox Jews

In my life as a rabbi, it's quite common for me to hear Jews passionately expressing their dissatisfaction with the latest portrayal of Jews in the mass media: from the Netflix film "You People" to The New York Times coverage of Hasidic schools to Fox News host Tucker Carlson's gleeful promotion of Jewish anti-LGBTQ influencer Chaya Raichik.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

For Early Democracy, Theater Was a Catalyst

In ancient Greece the great playwrights helped to plant and nurture the seeds of representative government through their characters and plots.
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BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

MP: Starmer not interested in talking to me

Rosie Duffield said she felt "safer" being back at the Labour conference this year but has not yet heard from her leader.
She did not attend the 2021 gathering after speaking out on women's issues.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Haleh Afshar, Who Fought for Rights of Muslim Women, Dies at 77

An Iranian-born British scholar and self-described "Muslim feminist," she joined the House of Lords and advised the British government on women's issues.
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