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'Good Guys' Harass and Abuse Women, Too
This morning, 36 women who worked with Senator Al Franken at SNL published a letter defending his character in light of recent accusations of sexual misconduct. Women's rights advocates explain the negative impact this could have on other survivors.
'You're Not Like the Other Girls,' Today's Comic by Ida Neverdahl
Using corny lines won't get you anywhere with this girl, or any others.
Men Are Finding Loopholes in US Law to Marry Children
According to a 2017 report, more than 200,000 children—some as young as 13—were married between 2000 and 2015 in the US.
The Brand New Face of Cyberbullying
How we progressed from passive-aggressive Myspace bulletins to kids creating two Instagram profiles—one for their friends, another for their bullies.
Double Dutch Is Back and It Is Breathtaking
For the first time in more than three decades, double dutch has returned to New York City's Lincoln Center to celebrate women of color and expose a new generation to the art of turning ropes.
Advocates Rally Around Afghan Girls' Robotics Team Denied Travel Visas to US
An online petition calls on Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to grant visas to six Afghan girls invited to compete in Washington, DC this month.
Facing Death Threats, Afghanistan's First Female Conductor Plays On
“If we are scared and sit at home, we can’t progress and we can’t open the door for others.”
'Thanatophobia,' Today's Comic by Valentine Gallardo
A 29-year-old has a bad dream about her upcoming birthday that only some gal pal time can fix.
How to Cope with Grief in Wake of Attack at Ariana Grande Show
Following the Manchester bombing that killed 22 and injured 50—many of whom were women and girls—many are struggling to cope. We spoke to psychiatrists about the grief process for such a tragedy.
The Female Genital Mutilation Scandal Tearing a Community Apart
A high-stakes criminal case is forcing a tight-knit Midwestern Muslim sect to reckon with its most dangerous practice.
What Do Parisian Schoolgirls Think About the Presidential Elections?
On Sunday, France votes in the first round of the presidential elections. I met with some girls who get to vote for the first time to talk about their options.
In a Class of 20 Teen Girls, Six Have Been Sexually Assaulted, New Study Finds
According to new study, getting an education is tough for teenage girls in the US—especially for those whose identities are already marginalized.