Bystanders don’t always need to directly confront a harasser to have an impact.
To combat harassment, more companies should try bystander training
The simple way that men can help close the wealth gap
By stepping up with caregiving to make the division of unpaid labor more equal as the population ages, men can help close the wealth gap. Most of the people doing this unpaid caregiving work are women—and it can hurt them financially.
Here’s what the stark gender disparity among top orchestra musicians looks like
Ultimately, the biggest influence on the instrument choices of young women will be seeing other women succeeding at the highest ranks.
How a feminist security engineer helped kick off this wave of tech worker activism
Leigh Honeywell, a security engineer who was working at Slack during the election in November 2016, felt a call to action. Never Again was one in a series of Honeywell’s activism projects, including awareness-raising “pranks” like Ally Bingo, surreptitiously introduced at the 2014 Grace Hopper Celebration…
On International Day of the Girl, Michelle Obama reminds us to keep fighting
Former first lady Michelle Obama reflected on the #MeToo movement, which she says has shown what a “dangerous place” the world still is for women and girls, and emphasized the need to keep on fighting the good fight for gender equality. “The world is, a, sadly, dangerous place for women and girls, and I think young women are tired of it. They’re tired of being undervalued. They’re tired of being disregarded,” she added. Obama acknowledges that the path to social reform and justice is not the easiest, but encouraged girls and women to keep moving forward and cause discomfort.
21 female angel investors every startup founder should know
For early-stage startups seeking capital, an investment from an angel investor can make all the difference when getting your company off the ground. Here are some of the most active female angel investors who are writing checks for early-stage companies looking to grow. Among the women listed are attorneys, developers, engineers, and business executives who are financing startups and leading tech’s early stage investment scene.
A record number of women are running for office. This election cycle, they didn’t wait for an invite
In Vermont, Democrat Christine Hallquist became the first openly transgender gubernatorial nominee for a major party. In Georgia, Democratic former state House leader Stacey Abrams — an Emily’s List-backed candidate — became the first black woman to win a major-party nomination for that state’s governor.
It’s okay to not be okay: 5 tips for prioritizing your mental health
There is nothing wrong with speaking up about mental health and seeking help. Today is #NationalMentalHealthAwarenessDay
Hola, Latinx founders
Latina entrepreneurs are experiencing high levels of inadequacy (AKA “imposter syndrome”), according to the State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report. You may be wondering, “why should Latinas and Latinos feel confident and worthy of capital for their businesses?” It’s because they’re worth it. Where we are today, and tips for moving forward.
Stop telling women to be confident. Tell them to get angry
We have mistakenly assumed that charismatic people are confident because of skill, when in reality confidence is often a compensation. Kat Gordon, founder and CEO of the 3% movement, tells it as it is.
