Boomers are increasingly joining the front lines of the effort to save the planet. Here’s why, plus a new activist group created specifically for ‘experienced Americans.’
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A Toast to the Middle-Aged Woman Who Pretty Much Invented Bubbly
We raise our glass to the first modern businesswoman, the Veuve Clicquot widow, who gave us the iconic champagne and launched countless celebrations.
Before Rosa Parks, Lucille Times Was Paving the Way: A Tribute
Lucille Times courageously stood up to racism and segregation in the 50s and inspired Rosa Parks’s action and a whole movement. She died last week at age 100.
Never Underestimate a Mother’s Fierceness: Gwen Carr’s Rise to Power
In an astonishing reinvention, Gwen Carr went from mild-mannered subway conductor to the symbol of a movement after her son’s death by police.
A Good Day for Mistreated Women; A Bad Day for Men Named Andrew
This week we saw a reckoning for Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. To all powerful men behaving badly: Karma’s a bitch.
Happy 80th Birthday, Martha Stewart! 7 Reasons to Applaud Her Life and Career
No matter what you think of her taste, her demeanor, her insider trading, you have to admire—even just a little—that this woman is a true survivor.
Can We Please Get Statues of These Women in the U.S. Capitol?
Only 5 percent of the historic figures represented in the Capitol are women. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is on a mission to change that.
Woman Erased: A Man Won the Nobel Prize for Jocelyn Bell Burnell’s Work in Astronomy
One brilliant scientist suffered through her male supervisor getting credit for her work. But wait till you hear the stunning move she just made.
Is the Term “Aging Gracefully” Sexist? Julianne Moore and Others Think So
Many women are pissed off about the wording used to address aging. We can’t change the fact that we age, but we can demand a change in thinking and vocabulary.
Conductor Rachael Worby Moves to Her Own Distinctive Beat
Just by being a woman, conductor Rachael Worby has redefined what’s possible in the music world. Now, with her group Muse/ique, she is transforming how we experience performance.
