Gender

According to the report, intimate partner violence was the most prevalent form – and it starts early.

Check out Terry Gross interviews with everyone from Gloria Steinem to Lizzo, Alice Walker to Geena Davis.

Because of the priority schedule for early eligibility, the gender imbalance is likely to continue for a while.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

More than 30 undocumented immigrants have come forward with allegations of medical abuse, according to court papers filed late Monday.

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.

Given the uncertainty around abortion rights in the courts, Biden campaigned on a proposal to codify Roe in federal law.

The president-elect has emphasized the elevation of women to key roles in his incoming administration.

The DOJ and lawyers for several of the women agreed that immigration authorities would not carry out any deportations until mid-January.

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.

The new Pa. House minority leader is a ‘fierce’ criminal justice advocate — and an ordained preacher.