The Respect for Marriage Act Divides Netizens
The U.S. Senate has passed The Respect for Marriage Act to codify same-sex marriage; The bill divided American religious groups.
Overturning its Own Preaching, LDS Church Supports Same-sex Marriage
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently voiced support for same-sex marriage despite longstanding policy favoring only heterosexual unions.
Meet the Three Female Referees Ready to Create History at FIFA 2022
Yamashita Yoshimi, Salima Mukansanga and Stephanie Frappart have all been named among the 36 referees selected for the tournament that begins on November 20.
World Diabetes Day: Diabetes in Women, a Growing Cause of Concern in the US
Diabetes is one of the largest killers in America; affecting more than 15 million women in the United States.
Why are Women More Prone to Alzheimer’s Disease? Study Offers Clue!
Studies show some biological clues of why women may be more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men.
Supreme Court Divided on Adoption of Native American Children
The adoption of Native American children is on knife's edge Wednesday after scrutiny by the Supreme Court.
Maura Healey: The Story of a Bold Lesbian Leader
Maura Healey, the Governor-elect of Massachusetts, is set to be the first woman and openly lesbian to lead a state in the US, marking a historic moment in the state's politics.
Did Increased Stress During Pandemic Change Women’s Periods?
Research shows pandemic stress led to changes in women's menstrual cycles, including early or delayed periods and increased spotting, affecting many who took on more childcare responsibilities.
Who is Pieper Lewis? Iowa Teen who Stabbed Her Rapist
Pieper Lewis, 18, escaped from custody after cutting off her GPS monitor. She was serving probation for stabbing her rapist, Zachary Brooks, whom she alleged sexually assaulted her repeatedly.
Alcohol Use-Related Deaths Spiked in the US During the Covid-19
In 2020, alcohol-related deaths soared to 49,000 in the U.S., a 26% increase from 2019. The rise was fueled by pandemic stress and greater alcohol consumption, impacting many lives.
For Women, Remote Work May Level the Playing Field
Despite returning to offices, remote work remains popular, with many employees still working from home part-time. It offers career benefits, including better gender equity in promotions.
The Sixth Federal Interest Rates Raise: How Would It Affect an Average American?
The Federal Reserve plans another interest rate hike, its sixth this year. This will likely make mortgages and credit card debt costlier for Americans, despite ongoing low unemployment.