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Gender
Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex trafficking chargesBillionaire Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex trafficking charges
Gender

Epstein faced similar charges in 2008 but signed a deal to limit his time behind bars.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Politics
The Alabama woman indicted after a miscarriage will not be prosecutedThe Alabama woman indicted after a miscarriage will not be prosecuted
Politics

A jury initially indicted Marshae Jones on manslaughter charges after a shooting caused her to miscarry, sparking a national outcry.

By P.R. Lockhart
Explainers
California is about to ban discrimination against black workers with natural hairstylesCalifornia is about to ban discrimination against black workers with natural hairstyles
Explainers

It’s the first state to take this step.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
The 2019 Democratic debate shows how striking it is to have more representation onstageThe 2019 Democratic debate shows how striking it is to have more representation onstage
Politics

It’s the first time in US history that there was more than one woman candidate on the presidential debate stage.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Women candidates, on average, spoke more than men in the Democratic debatesWomen candidates, on average, spoke more than men in the Democratic debates
Politics

The two candidates who spoke the most across both debates were Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A shooting ended Marshae Jones’s pregnancy. Police say it’s her fault.A shooting ended Marshae Jones’s pregnancy. Police say it’s her fault.
Politics

Reproductive rights advocates say the story shows how pregnant women of color are criminalized.

By P.R. Lockhart
Culture
Why E. Jean Carroll doesn’t use the word “rape” to describe her accusations against TrumpWhy E. Jean Carroll doesn’t use the word “rape” to describe her accusations against Trump
Culture

“Every woman gets to choose her word.”

By Constance Grady
Explainers
Democrats gave the wrong answers about the gender pay gapDemocrats gave the wrong answers about the gender pay gap
Explainers

The right answer involves a piece of legislation that Democrats have tried to pass year after year.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Trump’s repeated defense against assault accusations: call the accuser unattractiveTrump’s repeated defense against assault accusations: call the accuser unattractive
Politics

When the president says E. Jean Carroll is “not my type,” he wants us to think sexual assault is about sex and not power.

By Laura McGann
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Here’s where all the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on abortion rightsHere’s where all the 2020 Democratic candidates stand on abortion rights
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

They overwhelmingly support repealing the Hyde Amendment and codifying Roe v. Wade into law.

By Li Zhou and Anna North
Gender
Housekeepers and nannies in Philadelphia may soon win basic legal rightsHousekeepers and nannies in Philadelphia may soon win basic legal rights
Gender

They would get paid time off and sexual harassment protections, to name a few.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Gender
These news anchors say their bosses are grooming younger women who look like them to take their jobsThese news anchors say their bosses are grooming younger women who look like them to take their jobs
Gender

Five veteran journalists in New York filed a lawsuit with a simple message: judge women by their accomplishments, not by their looks.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Money
Gender stereotypes have been banned from British ads. What does that mean?Gender stereotypes have been banned from British ads. What does that mean?
Money

The UK’s advertising regulator gave agencies six months to eliminate stereotypes “likely to cause harm, or serious or widespread offense.”

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Politics
2020 is quickly becoming the abortion rights election. Here’s proof.2020 is quickly becoming the abortion rights election. Here’s proof.
Politics

Abortion rights activists explain why Iowa has become such an important battleground.

By Dylan Scott
Media
Even worse than Jeffrey Goldberg’s sexist quote was his gaslighting of a journalistEven worse than Jeffrey Goldberg’s sexist quote was his gaslighting of a journalist
Media

The editor of the Atlantic maligned a reporter for getting the story right.

By Laura McGann
Technology
Silicon Valley needs new investors if it wants to close the gender gap, Girls Who Code CEO Reshma Saujani saysSilicon Valley needs new investors if it wants to close the gender gap, Girls Who Code CEO Reshma Saujani says
Podcast
Technology

“We may have to just throw our hands up and say, ‘Instead of continuing to try to change the establishment, let’s make our own establishment.’”

By Eric Johnson
Gender
JPMorgan Chase is giving $5 million to fathers who were discouraged from taking parental leaveJPMorgan Chase is giving $5 million to fathers who were discouraged from taking parental leave
Gender

A gender discrimination lawsuit filed by a male employee will benefit women, too.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
We asked the dads running for president what they do for child careWe asked the dads running for president what they do for child care
Politics

Child care is often framed as women’s responsibility. We asked men instead.

By Anna North
Politics
Poll: Most Americans disapprove of the Alabama abortion banPoll: Most Americans disapprove of the Alabama abortion ban
Politics

Most also support upholding Roe v. Wade.

By Li Zhou
Politics
McDonald’s workers are striking and suing the company — in the same weekMcDonald’s workers are striking and suing the company — in the same week
Politics

They have a lot of complaints.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Kamala Harris’s plan to close the gender wage gap, explainedKamala Harris’s plan to close the gender wage gap, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

If companies don’t want to pay women equitably, they pay a fine instead.

By Li Zhou
The Big Idea
Women are filing more harassment claims in the #MeToo era. They’re also facing more retaliation.Women are filing more harassment claims in the #MeToo era. They’re also facing more retaliation.
The Big Idea

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported that sexual harassment complaints rose 13.6 percent last year.

By Alex Press
May Day labor protests around the world, in 17 photos
Politics

Workers are demanding paid maternity leave, minimum wage hikes, and shorter shifts.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Trump tried to sabotage a plan to close the gender pay gap. A judge wouldn’t have it.Trump tried to sabotage a plan to close the gender pay gap. A judge wouldn’t have it.
Politics

The White House must reinstate a rule to collect detailed pay data from employers.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Culture
There’s nothing funny about Kim Kardashian studying to pass the barThere’s nothing funny about Kim Kardashian studying to pass the bar
Culture

She wants to change the world. Let her.

By Laura McGann
Politics
Mark Halperin says his conduct has changed. His commentary is the same.Mark Halperin says his conduct has changed. His commentary is the same.
Politics

His first interview post-#MeToo included a pretty sexist assessment of the 2020 field.

By Laura McGann
Culture
One court challenges the way the system handles prostitution-related cases. A new doc shows how.One court challenges the way the system handles prostitution-related cases. A new doc shows how.
Culture

Judge Toko Serita and director Stephanie Wang-Breal talk about the new film and the issues it raises.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Technology
A former Netflix executive says she was fired because she got pregnant. Now she’s suing.A former Netflix executive says she was fired because she got pregnant. Now she’s suing.
Technology

She says she was shunned and taken off projects, including the upcoming series about Mexican American singer Selena.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
The NRA tried to block an updated Violence Against Women Act in the House — and failedThe NRA tried to block an updated Violence Against Women Act in the House — and failed
Politics

It now faces a fight in the Senate.

By Li Zhou
Business & Finance
The firm behind Wall Street’s Fearless Girl statue isn’t as pro-woman as it could beThe firm behind Wall Street’s Fearless Girl statue isn’t as pro-woman as it could be
Business & Finance

The Fearless Girl is an empty marketing ploy masquerading as female empowerment.

By Emily Stewart
Why is sex work illegal?
The Highlight

It will be considered unthinkable 50 years from now.

By Lux Alptraum
Politics
America has stalled on equal payAmerica has stalled on equal pay
Politics

Things got worse last year, not better. And women of color face the biggest gap.

By Anna North
The impossible quest to build a better breast pump
Politics

A wave of high-tech, hands-free devices is hitting the market. But will they actually help women?

By Anna North
Politics
Why sexual assault victims stay silent example 1 million: Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross are defending Michael JacksonWhy sexual assault victims stay silent example 1 million: Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross are defending Michael Jackson
Politics

Streisand says Jackson’s abuse of children “didn’t kill them.”

By Laura McGann
Politics
John Hickenlooper’s writings about his sexual history are the embodiment of male privilegeJohn Hickenlooper’s writings about his sexual history are the embodiment of male privilege
Politics

It’s hard to imagine a woman candidate doing the same.

By Li Zhou
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Kirsten Gillibrand is making paid family leave a defining issue in her 2020 runKirsten Gillibrand is making paid family leave a defining issue in her 2020 run
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Will it be treated as a “big idea?”

By Li Zhou
Technology
Facebook allowed companies to post job ads only men could see. Now that’s changing.Facebook allowed companies to post job ads only men could see. Now that’s changing.
Technology

The network will overhaul its advertising tool as part of a legal settlement with civil rights groups.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
This mom is pushing to use campaign funds for child care. It could help parents around the country.This mom is pushing to use campaign funds for child care. It could help parents around the country.
Politics

Caitlin Clarkson Pereira is one of a growing number of candidates and advocates working on the issue. And they’re winning.

By Anna North
Politics
Judge stays Kentucky’s fetal heartbeat bill, keeping the state’s lone abortion clinic open — for nowJudge stays Kentucky’s fetal heartbeat bill, keeping the state’s lone abortion clinic open — for now
Politics

Kentucky’s would-be ban is just the latest in a growing number of challenges to Roe v. Wade.

By Gabriela Resto-Montero
Politics
Beto is playing to liberal fears about running a woman against TrumpBeto is playing to liberal fears about running a woman against Trump
Politics

A woman could never make his “born to be in it” remark.

By Laura McGann