
Gender
Women winning record number of Freeholder seats in N.J.
A new report shows New Jersey is getting closer to gender balance in county government.
7 years ago
Should Al Franken immediately resign? Whoa, take a breath.
I'm warning against haste simply because the allegation-and-punishment process threatens to veer out of control before we've established a fair and balanced system of justice.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers battle sexual misconduct with bill to ban settlement secrecy
Pa. Sen. Judy Schwank, D-Reading, has introduced a bill to ban nondisclosure agreements in sexual misconduct settlements.
7 years ago
NJSIAA says transgender student athletes no longer need to prove gender identity
The organization's original policy required high school student athletes to consult with a medical professional and show official documentation proving their gender identity.
7 years ago
Why so few women of color in the wave of accusers? ‘Stakes higher’
In the weeks since dozens of women have accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of rape or harassment, women and men of color have been largely absent from the national furor.
7 years ago
New program offers peer support to women transitioning out of prison
Transitioning out of prison is a difficult process, and for women, it can be even harder, especially with a lack of services geared specifically toward them.
7 years ago
First female DuPont CEO gets real on gender inequality
Ellen Kullman discussed the pay gap, equal opportunities and sexual harassment in Wilmington.
7 years ago
South Jersey woman spurred into politics by Facebook post wins Freeholder seat
A Facebook post has ended up costing an Atlantic County Freeholder his job as a woman who objected to what he shared online defeated him in Tuesday's election.
7 years ago
Lansdale high school musical breaks up the boys club
North Penn's production of "1776" is revolutionary in that young women take on many of the starring roles of Founding Fathers.
7 years ago
Listen 4:53Roy Moore pedophilia accusations test GOP’s cracked moral compass
The GOP, which once prided itself as the party of high moral character, keeps sinking lower.
7 years ago
GOP concerned about gender policy in Delaware schools
Republicans are voicing concerns about proposed protections for transgender students in Delaware.
7 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
Listen 4:59Female lawmakers allege harassment by colleagues in House
As reports of harassment pile up, one current and three former female lawmakers tell The Associated Press that they, too, have been harassed by fellow members of Congress.
7 years ago
Oreskes resigns as NPR news chief after harassment report
Oreskes said in a statement Wednesday that he was deeply sorry to the people he hurt.
7 years ago
Gender gap in New Jersey voter preferences benefits Democrat in governor's race
Republican Kim Guadagno is hoping to be the second woman elected governor of New Jersey, but female voters are showing more support for Democrat Phil Murphy.
8 years ago