“Bingo wings.” “Cafeteria-lady arms.” Most of us have heard the nasty terms for our midlife upper arms. Writer Stephanie Dolgoff tells us why we should say, “Screw that!”
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Holding Splendor: Celebrating Beautiful Hands That Have Truly Lived
Hands that have loved and worked and played for decades have profound beauty, as these women who create with their hands show us.
Give Them the Business: How to Respond to Ageist Comments Without Getting Fired
Ageism paired with sexism is a double whammy of hurt in the office. Here’s what you can do to fight them without losing your power–or your cool.
Only 4 Countries Have Equal Representation for Women in Government. They’re Not the Ones You’d Expect.
On International Women’s Day, a new report shows we’re decades away from gender parity in legislative bodies worldwide. We must do better.
Invincible Not Invisible: Facing Fears and Celebrating Bold Actions and Attitudes
Hundreds of women took a virtual adventure with us last week, having fun and listening to powerhouse speakers challenge us to make this chapter the best one yet, with only one sour note.
The Real Story Behind `Killing Me Softly’ That Unites Roberta Flack and Lori Lieberman
Lori Lieberman helped write “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” but never received proper credit. Now, as she relaunches her singing career, she tells us what happened.
Flo Kennedy: The Flamboyant, Outrageous Brains of the Women’s Movement
“Sweetie, if you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up space,” said Flo Kennedy, a fierce, effective and under-appreciated activist fighting sexism and racism.
On the 50th Anniversary of Tapestry, Carole King’s Words and Work Still Resonate
We mark 50 years since the release of the landmark album with this look at how the iconic singer is learning tolerance in a tumultuous time, not unlike the atmosphere in 1971.
Kamala Harris and Other “Sheroes,” As Seen Through the Eyes of an Activist Artist
For several years Tina Duryea has been making portraits of powerful women. Her latest art celebrates the inauguration of Kamala Harris.
Ida B. Wells: A Nod of Respect to the Prototypical Bad-Ass
During Black History Month, we are celebrating under-appreciated women, starting with the trailblazing journalist and activist Ida B. Wells.
