The opposition leader from Venezuela was given the distinction for her work in trying to lead her people “from dictatorship to democracy,” the award body said.
Candice Helfand-Rogers
Candice Helfand-Rogers has worked as a journalist for some of the largest news organizations in the country over the course of her career, including CBS Local News and The Star-Ledger. She earned her B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers University. In her spare time, she enjoys singing with several ensembles in New York City and spending time with her son. Please contact [email protected] with questions or pitches.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Voters Want More Women in Office, New Survey Reveals
Women leaders are widely seen as more trustworthy, plus they bring empathy and fresh perspectives, according to the nonpartisan Gender on the Ballot.
Jane Fonda Revives McCarthy-Era Committee to Fight ‘Forces of Repression’
The actress has relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, an organization first founded by her father in the 1940s.
What Do Women Want? Nothing We Aren’t Entitled To – And Yet
Women live in a world that isn’t designed to give us what we desire, or what we’ve earned – and so, we must take it for ourselves, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
Study: Hundreds of Women Charged With ‘Pregnancy-Related’ Crimes
The fall of Roe V. Wade has sparked an uptick in criminal charges filed against pregnant people, nonprofit Pregnancy Justice says in a new report.
There’s an Alarming Omission From the U.S. State Department’s Human Rights Report
The annual publication makes absolutely no reference to violence against women, even though injustices continue to plague women the world over.
Are You Pregnant And In Pain? Trump Says ‘Tough It Out’
The president baselessly claimed Tylenol causes autism, and that pregnant people shouldn’t take it. It’s dangerous advice – and part of a legacy of women’s suffering being dismissed.
Trump’s Policies Have Now Shut Down Several Rural Women’s Health Clinics
According to those working in the medical industry, the recently enacted “Big, Beautiful Bill” has directly caused the closures.
DOE Chips Away at Massive Backlog of Student Loan Repayment Applications
As Americans – women especially – collectively groan under a student loan debt crisis, the Education Department begins to address a million-strong pile of applications for relief.
DEADLINE PASSED – Apply Today For Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: ‘Ripple Effects’
We’re looking for women-led nonprofits, social enterprises and purpose-driven brands. Sound like your work? Tell us more by Sunday, Oct 19!
Herd Immunity is Now Dangerously Low. Children (and Women) Will Suffer Most
As a federal vaccine panel prepares to vote on several once-regular shots, a new study finds that waning vaccination rates may cause the return of previously eradicated diseases.
Calm the Chaos: 5 Woman-Made Ways to Re-Center Ourselves
We are living through tumultuous times. These women-owned businesses can help with stress relief and turning down the grating societal noise.
Charlie Kirk, Conservative Influencer, Killed at Campus Event
The activist had galvanized young people with his views on immigration, traditional gender roles for women and more.
Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande Go Pro-LGBTQ at the 2025 VMAs
The two celebrated singers used their time during the awards ceremony to voice overt support and gratitude for the LGBTQ community.
The Biggest Threat to Women’s Lives: The Men They Know
The latest Femicide Census from the UK points to male partners and sons as far greater threats to women’s lives than strangers.