For decades, CAMFED has ensured that impoverished girls get to learn. The organization’s staying power comes in large part from the students it guided into womanhood.
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4 Historic Wins for Women on Election Day 2025
The most recent round of state and local elections came with a number of heartening victories as several women candidates won big.
Older Women Once Trusted Social Security. Now They Aren’t So Sure
Diminished confidence in government institutions under President Trump and fears about the economy at large could explain the shift, experts say.
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Keeping Kenyan Schoolgirls on a Path to College and Careers
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Building a Cannabis Empire Out of Cuban Grit
Cristina Aranguiz is the woman behind Cannabis & Glass and the Iowa Cannabis Co., two thriving canna-businesses she’s grown from the ground up.
She Doesn’t Go Looking For Fights – ‘But I Will Never Back Down From One’
Democratic Rep. Ruwa Romman of Georgia has set her sights on winning the governorship of the still-red state, because “if we want change, we have to engage.”
Meet 6 Innovative Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re shining a spotlight on these vibrant entrepreneurs from the U.S. and Canada.
9 Thought-Provoking Quotes from Influential Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has begun. We’re sharing influential survivors’ wise words to mark it.
These Women are Among the Top 5 Most Banned Authors in Schools
From horror to manga, PEN America reports thousands of books are being pulled from school shelves, with three southern states leading the pack.
10 Leadership Quotes from the Most Accomplished Women in Business
In honor of Women’s Small Business Month, we share inspiring words from female CEOs on what it takes to blaze trails.
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!
Why Your Favorite Etsy Treasures Could Soon Cost More — or Go Away Entirely
Women who turned to Etsy to build their small businesses are facing the prospect of closing or downsizing because of tariffs.
We’re FALLing in Love With These 10 New Books
From intimate reflections to bold tell-alls, prepare to clear your shelves for this season’s literary lineup.
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.