
Gender
‘Fresh Air’ archives have the ~content~ you crave for Women’s History Month
Check out Terry Gross interviews with everyone from Gloria Steinem to Lizzo, Alice Walker to Geena Davis.
3 days ago
Why 2 of 3 people who’ve gotten the COVID vaccine so far in Philly are women
Because of the priority schedule for early eligibility, the gender imbalance is likely to continue for a while.
4 weeks ago
‘Fully erased’: With Harris’ rise, there are no Black women in the Senate
The lack of a Black woman in the Senate has turned a moment of triumph for many thrilled to see Kamala Harris ascend to the vice presidency into something more bittersweet.
1 month ago
High rates of heart disease have meant higher COVID-19 infection rates for Black Americans. A pilot program aims to provide mentorship to medical trainees.
1 month ago
Macho politics defined Trump’s presidency, culminating with Capitol riot
Amid the chaos of Trump's presidency, he's been consistent in his fixation on emphasizing and protecting his manhood. Rioters at the Capitol reflected that attitude on Jan. 6.
2 months ago
Supreme Court says women must obtain abortion pill in person
The Supreme Court ordered Tuesday that women must visit a doctor's office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 months ago
Girl Scouts rebuke Boy Scouts in escalating recruitment war
The Girl Scouts said the Boy Scouts’ marketing of expanded services for girls was “highly damaging to Girl Scouts” and had set off an “explosion of confusion."
2 months ago
Dozens of women allege unwanted surgeries and medical abuse in ICE custody
More than 30 undocumented immigrants have come forward with allegations of medical abuse, according to court papers filed late Monday.
2 months ago
The struggle is real for working women during the pandemic
Not only are women serving as caregivers for family members and monitors over their children's virtual learning, but they're also more likely to lose their jobs in 2020.
Air Date: December 1, 2020
Listen 12:23What Joe Biden’s election means for abortion rights
Given the uncertainty around abortion rights in the courts, Biden campaigned on a proposal to codify Roe in federal law.
3 months ago
Biden names all-female White House communications team; will tap Tanden for OMB
The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.
3 months ago
U.S. agrees for now to stop deporting women who alleged abuse
The DOJ and lawyers for several of the women agreed that immigration authorities would not carry out any deportations until mid-January.
3 months ago
Elation, frustration: For women, Kamala Harris’ win is a big step, but long overdue
Some women tell NPR the election of the U.S.'s first female, and first woman of color is a move in the right direction. Others say it's a reminder of how much work lies ahead.
4 months ago
There’s a Black woman leader in Harrisburg: Joanna McClinton makes history
The new Pa. House minority leader is a ‘fierce’ criminal justice advocate — and an ordained preacher.
4 months ago
How a record number of Republican women got elected to Congress
The number of GOP women elected in 2020 pales in comparison with Democrats' numbers, but their increased representation may attest to the power of focused recruitment efforts.
4 months ago