Women Who Served in Vietnam are Happier and Healthier Than Average American Female

This study shows that 48% of career military women were very happy compared to 38% of women in the general population, and of better than average health.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 February 35 Views

Transcendental Meditation Reduces Trauma

This study shows that female inmates who meditate twice a day have less trauma symptoms and are less likely to recidivate.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 January 61 Views

20 Women Elected in Saudi Arabia as Females Vote for the First Time

In a landmark election, 20 Saudi women were elected to public office for the first time–and Uber offered free rides to any who need to get to the polls.

By Tiffani Spengler

14 December 39 Views

Teen Girl Uses 'Crazy Strength' to Lift Burning Car Off Her Dad

Charlotte Heffelmire says she doesn't know how she did it – but earlier this week, she saved her father and her whole family from a house fire.

By Tiffani Spengler

13 December 48 Views

Black Rights Activist to be One of First Women on Canadian Dollar Bill

With the exception of Queen Elizabeth II on the $20 note, Viola Desmond will be the first woman on a Canadian bill starting in 2018. This is why...

By Tiffani Spengler

11 December 47 Views

Spain Gets Rid of Fascist Named Streets to Honor Women Instead

The Spanish nation is getting rid of streets named after fascists associated with Francisco Franco's rule and replacing them with inspiring women instead.

By Tiffani Spengler

02 December 30 Views

Rising Rate of Female Immigrant-Owned Businesses Adds Billions to U.S. Economy

Quietly flourishing in diverse fields, female immigrants, which make up 20% of all entrepreneurs, have become an economic powerhouse in the U.S.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 November 37 Views

Check Out This Bar's Simple But Clever Way of Combatting Sexual Assault

There is a poster hanging at a bar in Lincolnshire advising patrons who are uncomfortable with their dates to go to the bar and ask for Angela.

By Tiffani Spengler

03 November 38 Views

Domestic Violence Shelters Will Soon Be Renovated to Accommodate Pets

Hundreds of domestic violence shelters in the United States aren't fitted for the pets of survivors – but this organization is working to change that.

By Tiffani Spengler

19 October 33 Views

She Shattered Glass Ceiling At 36,000 Feet, Becoming Airline Captain at 26

Kate McWilliams is reaching new heights – literally and figuratively – thanks to a recent promotion making her the world's youngest female airline captain.

By Brian Selke

10 October 46 Views

New York City Using $5M to Fund Women in Film and Theater

Because of the underrepresentation of women in the media field, New York City is giving them a big boost.

By Jeanne Goddard

02 October 45 Views

Abortions Hit New Low in U.S.

According to new data released Wednesday, the number and rate of abortions in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level in decades. The study of data from 47 states by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the rate in 2013 was 12.5 abortions per one thousand women, ages 15 to 44— down five […]

By Jeanne Goddard

27 November 33 Views

Students of Acid Attack Forgive Their Assailant: "Mental illness is not a choice"

Instead of resenting their attacker, these college students have forgiven the woman and asked their communities to pray for her mental illness.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 September 39 Views

6,000 Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued Thanks to Ashton Kutcher's Organization

It's no longer strangers in white vans that we have to worry about – it's faceless people over the internet that Ashton Kutcher's team are hunting down.

By Tiffani Spengler

21 October 33 Views

Photo of the Day - Inuit Women of Greenland

Photo of Indigenous women in Uummannaq, Greenland awaitingthe arrival of the Prime Ministers from Denmark and Greenland who were there to witness the effects of climate change, along with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon.

By Jeanne Goddard

31 May 69 Views