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This March 2018 photo shows Kristina Olson in her laboratory in Seattle. She is the creator and leader of the TransYouth Project, which is considered the first large-scale long-term study of transgender children in the U.S. On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Olson was named winner of the NSF's annual Alan T. Waterman Award, the government's highest honor for scientists still in the early phases of their careers. (Dennis Wise/University of Washington via AP)
Health

$1 million federal grant will help study of transgender kids

The first large-scale, national study of transgender children, including some as young as 3, is poised to expand.

7 years ago

A federal court has sided with Aileen Rizo, who filed suit after realizing her male counterparts were being paid more. The ruling overrules a previous interpretation of the 1963 Equal Pay Act. Rizo is seen here with her daughters in a photo she provided to the AP in 2017. (Aileen Rizo/AP)
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Courts & Law

Women can’t have prior salaries used against them, court says in equal pay case

Employers can't pay women less than men just because they made less at a previous job.

8 years ago

Women cover the closed doors to the Chuck Close gallery at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts with protest posters featuring a drawing of a skunk and reading
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Arts & Entertainment

PAFA’s Chuck Close exhibit ends with workshop on the art of protest

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts ended its Chuck Close exhibit Sunday with a workshop on the art of protest.

8 years ago

Colleen Hughes in the one-woman play
Shapiro on Theater
Arts & Entertainment

‘Magdalene’ and the modern woman, from Tribe of Fools

The character we see on stage is Mary Magdalene. And more.

8 years ago

Bill Cosby arrives for his sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse, Monday, April 9, 2018, in Norristown, Pa. (Corey Perrine/AP Photo)
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Courts & Law

Prosecutors reveal Cosby paid his accuser nearly $3.4M

Comedian Bill Cosby paid out nearly $3.4 million in a civil settlement with Andrea Constand, the woman he is on trial for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting in 2004.

8 years ago

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Participants march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017.  (Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo)
Community

With #MeToo’s critics growing, will backlash against movement help Cosby’s defense?

Some #MeToo fatigue showed up during last week’s four-day jury selection for the entertaimers.

8 years ago

Supporters cheer at an election night rally in Canonsburg, Pa., for Democrat Conor Lamb, whose victory got a boost from suburban voters.
(Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Community

What we mean when we talk about ‘suburban women voters’

Suburban women get a lot of attention from politicians these days.

8 years ago

A 1950 photo of Kay (aka
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Lifestyle

A little league of her own: The first girl in Little League baseball

There's no crying in baseball. But for Kay Johnston, there's crying when you can't play.

8 years ago

Bill Cosby departs after a pretrial hearing in his sexual assault case, Friday, March 30, 2018, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

#MeToo movement expected to bring different dynamic to Cosby retrial

How will the #MeToo conversation seep into our criminal justice system and the Cosby retrial?

8 years ago

Delaware legislators spoke in support of the Equal Rights Amendment during a rally in Dover. (Zoe Read/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delawareans rally to support Equal Rights Amendment

Delaware legislators joined a crowd of women, men and children in support of legislation that would amend the state constitution to ban sex discrimination.

8 years ago

Marci Hamilton addresses questions from audience members during a panel discussion on workplace harassment and the #MeToo movement. From left are Annette John-Hall, Lynette Medley, Marci Hamilton and Michael O'Bryan. (Jonathan Wilson/for WHYY)
Community

‘Moment to Movement’ event discusses longterm impact of #MeToo

As more women have been empowered to speak up in response to workplace harassment in recent months, many are wondering how this moment will translate into a culture change.

8 years ago

Josh Gordon (from left) holds 3-year-old Cece while she holds hands with her best friend,    Reva, carried by her father, Demitry, at the 2018 Womens March on Philadelphia in January. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Philly training helps men find their role in the #MeToo movement

On Monday night, a group of about 30 men gathered in a Philadelphia conference room at the Friends Center to contemplate their role in the #MeToo movement.

8 years ago

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The artwork of Marie Cousa is on display at the Christina Cultural Arts Center. (WHYY, file)
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Arts & Entertainment

Women’s History Month brings attention to two Wilmington artists

The artwork of two Wilmington women is on display at the Christina Cultural Arts Center.

8 years ago

A New York Supreme Court Judge ruled a defamation lawsuit filed by Summer Zervos can proceed.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Lawsuits force alleged Trump affairs, sexual misconduct claims back into public eye

Previously dismissed by Trump and his allies after alleging sexual affairs or unwanted sexual advances, many women are asking the courts to help them break their silence.

8 years ago

A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says abortion is safe, but that
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Health

Landmark report concludes abortion in U.S. is safe

"I would say the main takeaway is that abortions that are provided in the United States are safe and effective," says Ned Calonge, the co-chair of the committee.

8 years ago

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