That Apollo 11 Night, 50 Years Later: Reflections on What We Found and Lost
Up late at summer camp, Kate Stone Lombardi watched the grainy images. Now, half a century later, she reflects on where our culture has landed.
You’re Gonna Love The History Chicks—a Podcast that Celebrates Badass Women
The stories of famous women throughout history, from Harriet Tubman to Charlotte Brontë, get told.
Gerty Simon: A Pioneering Photographer Who Reinvented Herself to Survive the Nazis
A new exhibit highlights the previously hidden work of a ground-breaking female artist, who had to flee Germany in the 1930s for her life. Marcia G. Yerman shares her remarkable story.
Why Meryl Streep Thinks Her Creepy Big Little Lies Character is Important
Playing a trouble-making mother-in-law in Season 2 of the award-winning series, La Streep identifies with her character’s parenting regrets.
Forgotten Female Artists Get Rediscovered
A non-profit is bringing their works out of storage and out of the shadows.
Swim the English Channel at 60? The Mighty Mermaids Are On a Mission
Six older swimmers support each other in the water—and out. Here, as their biggest challenge unfolds, Louise Tutelian shares their inspiring story.
The Tiny Pricks Project: Protesting Misogyny One Stitch at a Time
One woman has sparked a political movement—with needlework!
Why Madonna Has Made Me So Mad—Once Again
Warning: The pop star’s new video, God Control, is insensitive and deeply upsetting. But does it have the potential for good?
This Legendary Gone With the Wind Star Just Turned 103
We’re in awe of Olivia de Havilland!
These Female Comics Laugh in the Face of Ageism and Sexism
A new comedy series called ‘Funny Women of a Certain Age’ spotlights comediennes over 50 who are as hilarious as ever—but have fewer chances to show their stuff.
“I Hate Yoga!” How Getting Bendy Actually Causes One Woman More Stress
Warrior one and chair pose may help some stay chill, but all that free time actually leads this brain down rabbit holes that can cause some major freak outs.
Gay In the Military … and Now Married: Two Women Share Their Story
Today is the sixth anniversary of the legalization of gay marriage. Sheila Weller chronicles what it took and what it means to one midlife couple to be legally wed.
The New Great Migration: Retirees Head to the Cities
Forget the golf courses of Florida or Arizona. Here’s why Boomers are craving urban life in record numbers.
How I Found a New Career (and Started Yoga Teacher Training!) at Midlife
After a job layoff, Dawn Raffel did something scary: She went back to square one and learned a whole new profession. Here’s how it unfolded.
Two Icons Are Turning 70 (And One May be Our Next President)
A presidential candidate and an Oscar winner share a birthday. These two female icons are turning 70!
We’re Digging Pam Grier’s Gratitude Attitude
Loving life and laughing all the time: The actor, who just turned 70, shows us how it’s done. Susan Hornik reports.
Bragging About Stress: Why Are Some of Us So Proud to Be Overscheduled?
At the moment when society says we should be slowing down, we seem to be speeding up and juggling more … and we are proud of it. Janet Siroto takes a closer look.
Why We’ll Remember Gloria Vanderbilt More for Her Resilience Than Her Fashion
Gloria Vanderbilt was best known for the jeans empire from the late ’70s that bore her name. But there are many other reasons to admire her.
This 78-Year-Old Ballerina is Keeping Us All on Our Toes
The message from Suzelle Poole’s long and vibrant career is, “Don’t Stop Dancing!”
Feeling Stressed? Here’s How One Woman Escaped Her Anxiety Through Meditation
With a world of worries—empty nesting, caring for aging parents, terrorism—Candy Schulman overcomes her doubts and, like 25 million other Americans, tries meditation for stress.
