It’s the Patriarchy, Stupid

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 22, 2017 Over and over, men like Harvey Weinstein and Matt Damon miss the larger point about the #MeToo movement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Beyond #MeToo and #IBelieveYou

Mark O'Connell / Truthdig Oct 27, 2017 If we really want to make our society safer, we must acknowledge the subtle ways we maintain a culture that disempowers women. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Civil Rights Nominee Once Called Allowing Women in Combat ‘Laughable’

By Will Evans / Reveal Sep 20, 2017 The Iraq War veteran nominated by Trump to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says his views have since changed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Women Are at the Heart of Development in Pakistan

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Aug 9, 2017 Those looking at Pakistan from the outside often miss stories about change-makers who do their country proud. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Google Scrambles to Avoid PR Crisis After Internal Memo Goes Viral

Emily Wells / Truthdig Aug 9, 2017 Google’s decision to fire engineer James Damore for a controversial memo raises questions about free speech. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Senators Demand Humane Treatment for Women in Prison

Staff / Truthdig Jul 20, 2017 The Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, introduced by Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker, would protect the federal prison system's most vulnerable and fastest-growing group. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Missouri Advances Bill Allowing Employers to Fire Women for Using Birth Control

Staff / Truthdig Jun 23, 2017 A measure winding through the state Legislature uses language of religious freedom while proposing harsh consequences for women who have had abortions or use contraception. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Uber Fires More Than 20 Employees in Harassment Probe

By Eric Newcomer / Bloomberg Jun 7, 2017 The ride-share company reviewed hundreds of human resources claims after a February blog post by a former worker drew widespread attention. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Texas Movie Theater Chain Shrugs Off Criticism for Women-Only Screenings of ‘Wonder Woman’

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2017 The screenings, held by the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain, sparked anger online, but the company's management responded by scheduling even more of the exclusive showings. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

An Activist Hails Law Criminalizing Purchase of Sex in Ireland

By Rachel Moran Apr 6, 2017 The new legislation also sparks a sense of mourning for women who didn’t live to benefit from it. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

What Happened to the Female Directors of Hollywood? (Part 5)

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Mar 24, 2017 The final article in the series offers some closely guarded data about audience gender breakdowns, and insights from filmmakers Mira Nair (shown left), Ava DuVernay (shown right), Nancy Meyers and Stacy Title. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Dirty Secrets of the Global Hair Trade

Julie Bindel / Truthdig Mar 22, 2017 Supplying the rich with hair from poor women and children is not “meeting a need” but creating a demand. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )