Women Now Outnumber Men On U.S. Payrolls
Women got the lion's share of new jobs in December and now outnumber men on U.S. payrolls. This unusual situation reflects the growth of industries like health care where women dominate.
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The Louisiana Clinic At The Center Of Abortion Case Before Supreme Court
Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport is challenging a 2014 state law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a local hospital in case of an emergency.
Quilters Across The U.S. Answer Call To Help Sew Up Unfinished Project
A Chicago woman found an unfinished quilt of the United States at an estate sale and sought help online to finish it. Quilters from around the country joined her last weekend to complete the project.
Possibility Of Female Deacons Gives Some Catholics Hope
Pope Francis recently opened the door to the possibility of women as deacons in the Catholic Church. Some women have sought official recognition for the ministries they already perform.
'Badass': The One Word That Has Become A Lightning Rod For Many Female Chefs
In her new book, Charlotte Druckman asks over 100 female chefs and food writers if there are any words or phrases they wish people would stop using to describe them. One word was a bit of a surprise.
The Doctor Will Skype You Now: Virtual Checkups Reach Bangladesh's Isolated Islands
As residents of "char" islands grapple with poverty and climate change, they are often cut off from medical services. A new service could help.
'Burn It Down' Diagnoses, Analyzes The State Of American Women's Anger
The anthology demonstrates that American women are just now at the starting line of exploring and understanding their anger; it's more about how they live with anger than about what makes them angry.
In Male-Dominated Pizza Circles, Women Are Grabbing A Bigger Slice Of The Pie
Men have long commanded the pizza-making scene, creating what one female champ calls a "macho problem." But that's starting to change as more women open pizzerias and gain recognition in the field.
'Past Their Prime' At 20? Book Chronicles Attitudes Toward Female Aging In America
Known for the punch of her columns, The New York Times' Gail Collins sprinkles conversational, sardonic asides throughout No Stopping Us Now in an effort to keep the decades-long hike spry.
Is Redemption Possible In The Aftermath Of #MeToo?
Some of the powerful men accused of sexual misconduct in the early days of the #MeToo movement are now attempting comebacks, which raises questions about rehabilitation, redemption and reentry.