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We aren't collecting data about women and it's literally putting their lives at risk
The lack of data specific to women overlooks the needs of half the world's population.
Lessons on puberty need to be more inclusive. A new tool hopes to do just that.
These five principles can make lessons much easier.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New STEM initiative is partnering with Girl Scouts and 'Project Runway' to inspire future STEM trailblazers
The world needs more female scientists.
Washington governor Jay Inslee is running in 2020 as the first climate change candidate
Inslee appears to be the first ever major party candidate to make climate change the central part of his platform.
‘Not thin enough’ — the people with anorexia being refused treatment
One woman is on a mission to change that.
This is why mindfulness isn't working for you
Your expectations may be too high. New research also suggests trauma can play a role.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Watch Jennifer Lawrence explain America's corrupt political system and how to fix it
Suddenly, everything makes sense.
9 useful online resources for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
#NEDAwareness is an important hashtag to check out.
‘Fearless Girl’ statue keeps popping up around the world
But there are legal issues afoot.
One overlooked way we can significantly improve our mental health: more nature
Green space can do wonders for our well-being, and we have a right to demand it from our cities.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Powerful algorithm smokes out 8,132 marijuana convictions -- with more to come
Code for America and the San Francisco District Attorney's office partnered to clear thousands of marijuana convictions with far-reaching effects.
The 2019 Oscars proved to be a night of history-making milestones
A huge night for women and people of color.
Nike's 'Dream Crazier' ad is an empowering visual love letter to women
'Show them what crazy can do.'
5 children's books that celebrate the spirit of Black History Month
These are stories that center Black characters and their diversity of experiences.
3 texting services that help teens when sex ed can't
Teens have questions about sex, and sometimes, they want answers via texts. That's where text hotlines can help.
Google Maps takes on opioid crisis with drug disposal search
Search for "drug drop-off near me" on Google Maps.
By Sasha Lekach
Apple, Google pressured to drop Saudi app that lets men track and control women
One U.S. senator said it enables the "abhorrent surveillance and control of women."
Black History Month is a chance for white parents to learn how to talk about racism
How to stop your kid from learning and believing in racist ideas.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals unspoken truth about lobbyists' tactics
"Shock doesn’t begin to cover it."
Teen journalists wrote obituaries for the 1,200 kids killed by gun violence since Parkland
Together they created a beautifully powerful website.
March For Our Lives activists go dark on social media to mark Parkland anniversary
The activists want to remind people what the movement is all about.
'Wonder' is first live-action U.S. film to get American Sign Language interpretation
Deaf activist Nyle DiMarco provides ASL interpretation for the entire movie.
By Rebecca Ruiz
7 women inspiring Twitter on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
These 7 #womeninscience will inspire generations to come.
