A group of women in the Indian region of Sundarbans are using photography to draw attention to the ravages of climate change in their villages.

From Black Power to #BlackLivesMatter, the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture covers the highs, lows, and in-betweens—including the stories and contributions of women.

In the tiny Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste, a unique campaign has resulted in a record number of women on the ballot in the upcoming election for local leaders.

In the midst of the tidal wave of pink ribbon promotions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the executive director of Breast Cancer Action warns: beware of pink ribbon culture, which distracts attention from the real issues.

Last week's WMC Women's Media Awards honored media leaders who have paved the way for other women.

A new report details widespread abuse of transgender and gender-nonconforming people in U.S. prisons, jails, and immigration detention centers—and points to how corrections agencies can improve conditions.

Powerful, female-driven narratives are leading this year’s Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series.

As the United Nations General Assembly gathers this week, the Security Council will consider candidates to replace the current secretary-general. Will entrenched sexism get in the way of choosing a woman for the job?

Journalist Dilshad D. Ali, who has been covering stories about US Muslims for 15 years, asks: Is there reason for the Muslim community to feel hopeful?

Sexual harassment is alarmingly widespread in middle schools and high schools, with serious consequences for students. But the problem isn't getting enough attention or research.

This Bay Area rapper is using her art to promote feminist and other social justice messages.

Women's Equality Day marks the anniversary of the 19th Amendment, when US women won the right to vote. Mary C. Curtis reminds us that the fight for this right is ongoing.

The recent murders of three women runners in three different states have sent shock waves through the female running community.

On the news that "The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore" has been canceled, Angela Bonavoglia reminds us that Wilmore's unabashed feminism set him apart among male political comedians.

Thanks to a challenge by a runner from India, controversial “gender verification” tests for female athletes have been suspended. One of the leading advocates behind the policy change explains: "High-performance sports is all about unique bodies."

Women often gain leadership positions when it’s time to help a country or company out of a crisis. But author Michele Wucker asks: Why don’t we value the ways that women can prevent the crisis to begin with?

Media outlets that invoke white-clad suffragists as shorthand for a long, sprawling movement often show a simplistic view of women's history. Author Louise Bernikow offers a cheat sheet on the women's suffrage movement for journalists and others.

You don't have to have seen the original to appreciate the "Ghostbusters" reboot. Seeing the new film with fresh eyes, our writer finds there is plenty for feminists to like.

At many places of worship, "tradition" has barred women from entry. A growing number of women are now fighting back—and winning.

Figuring out how to appeal to—and mobilize—the fast-growing Latino electorate could be key for candidates for office at all levels this year.

A new documentary, "Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four," tells the heart-wrenching story of a modern "witch hunt."