Tag: Women and Girls

Is Confidence the Secret to Success? Not Exactly.

Is Confidence the Secret to Success? Not Exactly.

Several years ago, Shani Orgad and Rosalind Gill noticed that a common message was being sent to women through advertisements,…

Tech / Science
N.C.A.A. to Review U.S.A. Swimming’s New Policy for Transgender Athletes

N.C.A.A. to Review U.S.A. Swimming’s New Policy for Transgender Athletes

Though the N.C.A.A. moves notoriously slowly on legislative matters and is not scheduled to meet until April, Dent said the…

Sports
U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State

U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State

Witnesses said Ms. Fluke-Ekren taught classes for members of the battalion, and on one occasion, a young child of hers…

Politics
Phyllis Oakley, Female Pioneer at the State Department, Dies at 87

Phyllis Oakley, Female Pioneer at the State Department, Dies at 87

Phyllis Oakley, whose 25-year diplomatic career in the State Department almost didn’t happen because of an unwritten rule that forbade…

Politics
Amy Schneider Can Finally Celebrate Her Jeopardy Win

Amy Schneider Can Finally Celebrate Her Jeopardy Win

OAKLAND, Calif. — When Amy Schneider’s 40-day “Jeopardy!” winning streak ended, she said she handed out thank you notes to…

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A ‘NATO Nerd’ Thrown Into the Crisis Over Russia and Ukraine

A ‘NATO Nerd’ Thrown Into the Crisis Over Russia and Ukraine

“If one person can help NATO recover from the PTSD syndrome from Trump, it’s her,” Ms. Domenach said. “She is…

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