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The Tories' Potential New Leader Opposes Abortion Even in Cases of Rape
Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg is the frontrunner to replace Theresa May as leader of the governing UK party—and he just described abortion as "morally indefensible."
Men Outperform Women At Scrabble Because Women Have Better Things To Do
New research attempts to explain why competitive Scrabble is dominated by men—and it's because women recognize it's just a fun, enjoyable game to be played with friends.
Amanda Knox: Why We Love to Hate 'Trainwreck' Women
In honor of the reissue of Sady Doyle’s "Trainwreck," Knox talks with Doyle about why we "wreck people because they are women."
India Moves to Ban Unjust 'Instant Divorce' in Landmark Ruling
Under triple talaq, Muslim men can divorce their wives by uttering the word "talaq" thrice. According to a new judgment by the Supreme Court of India, it's now unconstitutional.
New Mom 'Sliced in Half' in Horrific Hospital Elevator Accident
Twenty-five-year-old Rocio Cortes Nunez died en route to a maternity ward in Seville, Spain, shortly after delivering her third child via C-section.
Cafe Charges Male Customers 18 Percent 'Man Tax'
In Australia, a café is charging male customers more to raise awareness of the gender wage gap. But are such measures useful—or even legal?
This 19-Year-Old Is Reinventing Teen Magazines
At 16, Evelyn Atieno launched 'Affinity Magazine' – which has exceeded everyone's expectations with a massive following.
My 14-Year-Old Cousin Taught Me How to Be a Cool Teen
My cousin is infinitely cooler than I am. Who better to teach me how to be a wavy teen?
Giving Birth in Air Strikes: The Life-Threatening Horrors of Pregnancy in Yemen
In a country that is being slowly starved and bombed to death, pregnant women and children are among those suffering worst.
Anti-Abortion Group Receives Funds from the Tampon Tax
A notorious anti-abortion organization in the UK, is receiving £250,000 from a government grant designed to channel money from the tampon tax towards women's charities.
What It's Really Like to Experience Hollywood Sexism
The Oscars may appear to be more representative this year, but men still dominate 80 percent of non-acting nominations. Four women in the movie business tell us why industry prejudice remains so insidious.
The Ghanaian-American Novelist Unpacking Slavery, Identity and Immigration
Yaa Gyasi's debut novel, 'Homegoing', was praised by Zadie Smith and Ta-Nehisi Coates.