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How the women of NASA made their mark on the space program
The Civil Rights Act had just passed and the slide rule was giving way to computers when Frances “Poppy” Northcutt arrived at NASA’s Houston campus in 1965, eager to join the space race. But her job title stunned her: “computress.” Northcutt, then 22 and fresh out of... read more
The Forgotten Women Pioneers of Rock & Roll
By Jason Kottke Women in Rock & Roll’s First Wave is a project by Leah Branstetter that uncovers and highlights the women who pioneered rock & roll in the 50s. For sixty years, conventional wisdom has told us that women generally did not perform rock and... read more
The Sports Report: Maybe the U.S. women should be paid more than the men
By HOUSTON MITCHELL As I am sure everyone knows by now, the U.S. team won its second consecutive women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Netherlands on Sunday. The goals came from Megan Rapinoe, who was named the tournament MVP, on a penalty kick in the 61st minute... read more
Why Men’s Personal Care Lines Are Now Launching Women’s Lines
In the modern retail environment where direct-to-consumer brands focused on male audiences like Dollar Shave Club have found remarkable success, the doors have been flung open to a whole new realm of competition and product diversity. The men’s personal care market is... read more
Women Working Longer Hours, Sleeping Less, as They Juggle Commitments
Labor Department’s annual time use survey highlights the challenges for working women Working women put in longer hours on the job last year, spent more time caring for their children and did more work around the house than they did a year earlier. They also spent... read more
Father’s Day
Father’s Day and the changing family dynamic for some. The family dynamic. He’s the father of your children and your ex. While together you always made sure that the children did the right thing…a card…a present…etc. But now what? There are so many scenarios... read more
What Women Today Can Learn From A Heroic Suffrage Journalist
By: Joan Michelson Happy 100th Birthday 19th Amendment! The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote, and therefore, opened the doors to economic, political and social power. So, its “birthday” is a time to celebrate Women’s Independence. In addition to suffrage... read more
Here’s how women can become financially independent
KEY POINTS Some 90% of women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their life. By 2020, women are expected to control $72 trillion, or 32% of all wealth globally, up from $51 trillion in 2015. The key to their success will be to find a... read more
Powerful Women Shaping The Future Of Food
By: Julia B. Olayanju According to the 2018 Fortune report, only 24 of the 500 most profitable companies in America have female CEOs, a 25% reduction from the 2017 report. Despite this disproportionate representation at the helm of Fortune 500 companies, the impact of... read more
This is how women can take control of their health
By Julianne Pepitone It’s a scene familiar to many women who have visited a doctor’s office: You come seeking relief, detailing your symptoms and hoping for an explanation. Instead the provider acts skeptical or brushes off your concerns, and you return home not... read more
