The Nobel-Prize-winning activist backed Iranian protesters, and noted “a wider system of gendered control” in the embattled nation.
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
Report: ‘Ominous Moment’ for Film Industry Brings Regression for Women
Studio consolidations and anti-DEI efforts from political leaders have caused a drop in representation for women behind the Hollywood scenes, this year’s Celluloid Ceiling study says.
Amy Poehler Takes Home the First-Ever ‘Best Podcast’ Golden Globe
Podcasting is yet another male-dominated field – but the first person to ever win an award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for making one is a woman.
Following ICE Shooting of Civilian, Women Leaders Express Outrage
Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE officer, her death captured on video. Several lawmakers have decried ICE’s actions – and are now calling for the ouster of those in charge.
Invading a Sovereign Nation Won’t Make People Forget About Epstein
Trump attacked Venezuela and deposed its dictatorial leader – as critical disclosure deadlines around the Epstein files lapsed, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
The First Domestic Violence Offender Registry in U.S. History Just Launched
In Tennessee, a new website will house information about individuals who have been convicted of domestic violence crimes more than once.
Maria Shriver: ‘We Deserve So Much Better’ Than Trump’s Antics
The journalist spoke out against the president’s puerile bluster, on full display following Rob Reiner’s violent death, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
11 Staff-Favorite Works Chronicling the Highs and Lows of 2025
This year saw the return of the Trump administration, devastating wildfires, tough losses – and women working and fighting through. The Story Exchange covered it all, and then some.
7 Songs by Women Artists to Meet Your Holiday Mood – Whatever it May Be
Tunes by performers such as Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell and Ella Fitzgerald that speak (sing?) to the joy, pain, fun and chaos the holiday season can bring.
Miami Elects Its First Woman Mayor Ever
Eileen Higgins will also be the first Democrat, and the first non-Hispanic individual, to hold the office since the 1990s.
Cynthia Erivo Makes Golden Globes History
The “Wicked” star is now the first Black woman to ever receive two lead-actress nominations in the award’s 81-year history.
The Dangerous Annoyance of Lovely White Women’s Tears
Writer Olivia Nuzzi and student Samantha Fulnecky have been elevated because they enjoy a privilege that can cause real harm, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
9 Women-Led Comfort Movies to Cozy Up To
Grab a blanket and your biggest bowl of popcorn – it’s time to snuggle up with our list of super-fun, feel-good films.
Studies Show Pregnancy Problems Impact Health Later in Life
A growing body of research points to lasting medical implications, including risks of heart disease and stroke, long after pregnancy is over.
Our ‘Ripple Effects’ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts That Give Back
Our 2025 holiday gift guide is about more than “stuff.” We selected social enterprises that make impactful products and charities that need support this season.