Gender
When Philly abolitionists opened the first women’s medical school in the world
The college would go on to graduate the first Black and Native American women doctors.
6 years ago
The strong Black women who’ve inspired me
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Andrea Lawful-Sanders writes about the women who’ve inspired her journey.
6 years ago
Created at a brewery, this new collective celebrates Philly’s many women makers, artists and leaders
Triple Bottom Womxn’s Collective is hosting dozens of events across the city.
6 years ago
She was focused and full of plans but unable to break through
To the very end, Elizabeth Warren had a plan for that. In her last days as a candidate, she was still releasing new plans — including a coronavirus plan outlined on Saturday.
6 years ago
Philadelphia portrays its Sisterly Love
A street art campaign asked 10 women artists to depict 20 inspiring Philadelphia women.
6 years ago
Listen 1:48Louis CK’s sold out Philly show and the challenge for sexual violence survivors
The comedian has turned his admitted harassment into a standup joke.
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Just 5% of Philadelphia schools are named after women
Only a third of those have women of color as a namesake.
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‘A new day’: Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs
Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday at his sexual assault trial, sealing his dizzying fall from powerful Hollywood studio boss to archvillain of the #MeToo movement.
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Getting to know Frances Harper: Pa. activist for civil rights, women’s suffrage
Before sculpture’s June dedication, Philly is invited to get to know the undersung 19th-century advocate for slavery’s abolition and women’s right to vote.
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Listen 1:55Real orgasms and transcendent pleasure: How women are reigniting desire
How can more women allow themselves to experience sexual pleasure?
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Power of the past: Retelling Utah’s suffragette history to empower modern women
Women in Utah became the first in America to vote under an equal suffrage law in 1870. The state is celebrating — but that means it's confronting its history of polygamy, too.
6 years ago
Solitude and the creative life
Author Fenton Johnson joins Marty to talk about his decision to live in relative solitude. Then, we discuss the nuances of modern marriage with sociologist Kristi Williams.
Air Date: February 14, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:57New fund helps Pa. abuse survivors pay for counseling without involving police
Pennsylvania residents who’ve experienced sexual assault can apply for a share of $5 million to pay for counseling — even if they never reported it.
6 years ago
Should Alice Paul replace N.J. ‘war hero’ in Washington, D.C. statue gallery?
A prime mover behind the 19th Amendment could get a statue replacing Philip Kearney, a Civil War general.
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The women say their common identity is helping cut through red tape and make way for real change.
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