
Gender
After 36 years, a girl is the middle school math champ
In March, Vivian Loh became the first girl ever to win the Pennsylvania MATHCOUNTS competition.
6 years ago
Chess tournament just for Philly girls offers opening into male-dominated game
The 11th annual Philly Girls Play Chess tournament brings young women together to compete in a game usually dominated by boys. They also gain confidence — and friends.
6 years ago
Listen 2:03Alabama lawmakers pass bill banning nearly all abortions
The bill would make it a crime for doctors to perform abortions at any stage of a pregnancy, unless a woman's life is threatened or in case of a lethal fetal anomaly.
6 years ago
Eastern Lancaster County school board delays ‘biological sex’ policy
The Eastern Lancaster County school board voted 6-3 to put off the policy until the fall.
6 years ago
‘All the rage’ isn’t about moms having it all — it’s about moms doing it all
Psychologist Darcy Lockman says there's been progress since the 1950s, but equal partnerships are a long way off. Her book explores the uneven distribution of childcare.
6 years ago
West Point graduates largest class of black women
Thirty-two black women will graduate from the U.S. Academy at West Point later this month — the largest class of Black women in the school’s history.
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N.J. takes steps to reduce its high rates of maternal, infant mortality
New Jersey will make it easier for women to access doulas, who offer can offer guidance and support during deliveries.
6 years ago
Meet Sadaf Jaffer, New Jersey’s first female Muslim mayor
"I want to be that person I needed to see when I was younger," Jaffer said.
6 years ago
Navigating personal space and touching
We discuss whether or not the rules around personal space and touching have changed and discuss the social and emotional benefits of human touch,
Air Date: May 8, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Pro-lifers to descend on Philly Planned Parenthood after Sims’ viral rant
The pro-choice association “does not condone” the state rep’s scolding, but still considers him a “champion.”
6 years ago
Young and fit: Creating safe spaces for girls to move, exercise
There’s still a gender gap when it comes to kids and sports. Here’s what one group is doing to change that.
6 years ago
Listen 3:12Harvey Weinstein fictionalized in new play by author who witnessed downfall
Emily Acker watched the Weinstein Company collapse, from the inside. She wrote a play based on that dissolution.
6 years ago
Listen 2:17Tapping support of Pink Boots Society, the Bold Women and Beer festival set for Saturday
The Pink Boots Society helps support women craft brewers. On Saturday in Philadelphia, that support takes the form of the Bold Women and Beer festival.
6 years ago
Listen 1:58Women’s health care funding survives, but N.J. advocates still wary
Judge halts Trump administration’s efforts to change how Title X funds can be used; ‘Protect X’ campaign to continue, including in N.J.
6 years ago
Sen. Casey pushes to end ‘boyfriend loophole’ in domestic abuse bill over NRA objections
Sen. Bob Casey pushes to end ‘boyfriend loophole’ in lapsed law; the NRA fears it will be applied too broadly and could unfairly strip people of their right to own a firearm.
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