There’s no way of knowing what Margaret Fuller might have achieved if she hadn’t died in the summer of 1850.
Who Was Margaret Fuller?
The life and untimely death of one of the US's first feminists.
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Sometimes how you feel on the inside vs. what people see on the outside doesn't match up at all.
Cartoon: The Labels We Carry.
Hyesu Lee on our inner lives.
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A majority of American Catholics today hold views that differ from church teachings on birth control, marriage and the priesthood.
Will There Ever be a Woman Pope?
Unlikely - but Catholics' views on gender are evolving.
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“If you’re looking for work-life balance, this isn’t it,” an ad for a role at for Solace warned job-seekers in 2025. “We’re here to redefine healthcare — and that demands speed, obsession, and relentless urgency.”
'If You’re Looking For Work-Life Balance, This Isn't It.'
Those who can’t meet the increased demands of employers will naturally lose out.
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Creativity shouldn't be about success, @josiecox.bsky.social argues. It should be about the simple joy of trying something out.
I've Been Thinking About Creativity All Wrong.
Perhaps You Have Too.
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Read on, gather your ingredients, and rest easy knowing you can feed yourself, your loved ones and even guests without breaking a sweat.
Recipes for the Steamiest Summer Days
When it feels too hot to cook, try one of these easy-breezy recipes, no stove required.
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Economic shocks can act as litmus tests — they can expose the hidden assumptions on which apparently egalitarian households are built.
Even the Most Equal Parents Struggle When One Loses Their Job
During times of adversity, parents struggle to maintain equality.
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@aoc.bsky.social is on social media talking about follicles, fertility and the biological clock. It matters.
AOC is Being Open About Freezing Her Eggs.
Some politicians insist they understand normal life. Others show they do.
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Everyone is training for a marathon; no one just goes for a slow jog around the neighborhood any more.
The Case for Mediocrity.
It's ok that some things are simply ok.
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"It seemed to me the only advantage to my father dying would be having a valid reason to become briefly insane, to temporarily let go of the obsessive control which I fool myself into thinking I retain over every aspect of my life."
'I Was Looking Forward to Going Mad With Grief'
A dying father. A world awash in Covid. A total loss of control. And a mind that refuses to snap.
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Women becoming a majority of workers isn't quite the straightforward good-news story the headline might suggest.
Are Women Winning or Losing in the U.S. Economy?
Women are simultaneously more employed and losing more jobs than ever before.
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Part good-man virtue signaling, part-thirst trap for working mothers, the no-prep meme is a sure sign of our times. @haleyswenson.bsky.social reports on the social media trend.
Wait. Did the Competent Husband Just Replace the Tradwife?
The 'competent husband' is rising just as tradwifery falls out of fashion.
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"Recovery taught me how to live again," @josiecox.bsky.social writes. "What it didn't prepare me for was the realization that I would recover into a culture that insists it has changed, while clinging to the very ideals that made so many of us so sick."
What the Reaction to Ariana Grande Reveals About Our Culture
I have no interest in speculating whether she is ill. But I can't stop thinking about our reaction to her body.
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Whether you're driving up through the coastal towns along Oregon's Highway 101 or partaking in the Ruta Mágica de las ArtesanĂas, the perfect road trip for you is out there.
Road Trips Actually Worth the Cost of Gas
We’ve rounded up 8 car rides that will make you want to grab your keys and put it in drive.
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The author @leoratanenbaum.bsky.social's book "Sexy Selfie Nation" offers advice on how we can shut down a uniquely harmful form of gender discrimination: slut-shaming.
'Slut-Shaming' is Evolving.
The author Leora Tanenbaum set out to understand why.
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When @dcopaken.bsky.social's daughter was married last year, they bypassed everything extravagant, opting instead for a wedding built on friends, community and love.
How to DIY a Wedding
I'm sorry; a wedding costs HOW much?!
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I know people say the brain erases the pain of childbirth so you’ll do it again and keep the human race going, but I haven’t forgotten. And I think about it often.
How do we Make Birth Better?
There have been few developments since the c-section.
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Amid a parenting mental health crisis, it helps to remember that whatever private hell you might be feeling, you’re likely not alone.
Mothers in America Are Not OK
But it helps to know others are in the same boat.
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Research shows that women are more likely to believe in astrology and fortune tellers than men. Is the patriarchy to blame?
The Gender of Magical Thinking
Women are still turning to tarot cards and fortune tellers to try and figure out exactly what might be in store.
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“The fact that stillbirths are still so common in the U.S. when so many of them could be preventable, is a tragedy,” the photographer Nancy Borowick says. “I want my work to raise awareness of this and also to help people understand the power of talking about loss and grief as a way of healing.”
Nancy Borowick: The Loss Mother's Stone
The photographer's exhibition focuses on stillbirth.
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Women’s soccer in the U.K. goes way back in history. But at one point it was banned. By the time the ban was lifted, the damage had been done.
When Women's Soccer was Banned
For 50 years, women were banned from official grounds.
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Most women don’t enter into relationships thinking about a financial exit strategy. But this mentality can backfire.
Why Women Are Saving Secret Escape Funds
Women are taking secret control over their finances—just in case.
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What if there was a magic pill to wipe out guilt, so women could unabashedly do their thing without worrying about others’ feelings or how they were perceived when choosing themselves? That’s the premise of the novel, “The Guilt Pill,” by the author Saumya Dave.
Would You Take a Pill to Banish Mom Guilt?
A new novel imagines a world where women don't feel guilty.
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Many artists say that, when they were going through their fertility treatments, they did not purposely create pieces around their experiences—yet their works nevertheless reflected what was happening.
When Words Fail On Infertility, There is Art
Infertility, so long hidden from view, is finally finding a spotlight in various contemporary art forms.
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Imagine you're a woman considering applying for a job. Many of the women you know think it's a good idea. But ultimately, you decide not to apply, because you think people might disapprove. That may sound irrational, but new research shows it's quite common.
What Are Second-Order Beliefs?
Social norms have a powerful effect on women's behavior.
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If there is a lesson in dancer Martha Graham's legacy, it’s to “not yield, to not bend, which will mean sacrifice for yourself, but not for your mission.”
Martha Graham: The Dancer Who Turned Down an Invitation from Hitler.
The founder of America's oldest dance company claimed to be apolitical - but her actions proved otherwise.
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According to a study from 2025, 89% of women had been asked about parental status during job interviews or performance reviews, while 87% said that they had missed promotions or opportunities because they had become a parent.
Moms: Proving, Yet Again, They're Just As Dedicated
If employers want to retain talent, they need to build cultures that truly support mothers without penalizing ambition.
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Joy can be ridiculous and absurd, beautiful and uplifting, delicious and delightful. The point is to break the cycle of despair.
How to Find Joy in Dark Times
Finding ways to be happy is essential.
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There's a lot of reasons why women don't trust AI, including the broader societal risks.
Why Women Don't Trust AI
It's less about safety, more about the ethical consequences.
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Pockets should be a given — as essential as elastic in our underwear or buttons on our coats.
How Everyday Sexism Is Sewn Into Our Clothes
There are two types of people in the world: Those who delight in discovering that an item of clothing has pockets, and those who are men.
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