Julie Burton, President and CEO of the Women’s Media Center (WMC), released a statement on behalf of the Women’s Media Center mourning the passing of WMC Co-Founder Gloria Steinem — journalist, author, activist, feminist, organizer, and friend.

The bestselling novel has been much discussed, but few commentators have noted its portrayal of the societal expectation of women to raise children, whether or not they want to.

Activists warn that these measures targeting transgender youth are “part of a larger, coordinated effort to roll back the rights for women broadly.”

Demand for affordable, high-quality childcare far outpaces availability, suppressing women’s participation in the workforce. Public investment is needed to quell the crisis.

Supergirl features the typical fare of current superhero films, but it has been subjected to misogynistic review bombing and bias.

Violent crackdowns on dissent and activism have increased within Iran in recent months, as hardliners reassert dominance amid U.S. attacks.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. B. P. J. is part of a larger mission to reinforce the misogynist belief that “biology is destiny” and that women are “inherently” subordinate to men.