Rebecca Gale
Fortune
Washington, DC, United States
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All the unpaid labor women did during the COVID recession might have saved us from an economic crisis
Millions of American women are stepping away from paying jobs to do unpaid care for kids and aging parents. The US government could provide financial support for these women, but choose to focus on other initiatives. → Read More
Want Better Policies? Elect More Moms
New data shows that states that elect more moms of young children pass better laws. → Read More
Is the idea of ‘maternal instinct’ a myth?
The author of "Mother Brain" talks about parenting, gender roles and human attachment, and the unreasonable pressures put on mothers. → Read More
Could Biden’s child care plan might make things harder for family caregivers?
Under Build Back Better, all providers are required to be licensed, including the family, friends and neighbors providers who have traditionally not needed a license to perform care. → Read More
Female-only ski classes are helping to grow the sport among women
While instruction may be on hold this year because of the pandemic, observers are confident the trend will continue. → Read More
The coronavirus is shaping the conversation about the need for paid family leave
Virginia is the first state to address paid leave since the coronavirus pandemic began. → Read More
Is ‘social distancing’ the wrong term? Expert prefers ‘physical distancing,’ and the WHO agrees.
Maintaining social ties is key to communities surviving and recovering from crises, research shows. → Read More
Wash and dry hands to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but avoid that hot-air dryer
Machines in public restrooms can blow bacteria onto hands. → Read More
For the ‘Beyoncé of Abortion Storytelling,’ the Fight Is Just Beginning
Renee Bracey Sherman is fighting abortion stigma by empowering people to share their stories. → Read More
Don’t stop at washing your hands to prevent coronavirus. Moisturize them, too.
Dry, cracked skin can pick up and shed germs; painful chapping can lead to less hand-washing. → Read More
Elise Stefanik Is Going to Bring Women Back to the GOP
Elise Stefanik (R - N.Y.) just launched an E-PAC with the aim of recruiting more women to run as republicans in future elections. Currently only 13 of the 102 women in the House of Representatives are Republican. → Read More
Why D.C.'s Housing Vouchers Are Working Better Than Those in Other Cities
The D.C. Housing Authority is offering very favorable terms to landlords. → Read More
How to Impact the Midterms, Even If You Don’t Live in a Swing State
Your district (or state) may be totally red or completely blue, but you can still make a difference in the 2018 midterm elections. Here are a few easy ways you can make a difference this November 6, including canvassing and phone banking for candidates that match your values. → Read More
Where Are All the Images of Working Pregnant Women?
Nearly 70 percent of women work while pregnant, but they’re almost entirely absent from our media. → Read More
Women Who Cheat Are Happier Than Men Who Do, Says New Research
A new study, published last week in the 'Journal of Sexuality and Culture,' surveyed participants who used the cheating service Ashley Madison and found that women in affairs were more satisfied than men who cheated on their partners. → Read More
As Cost of Living Rises and Wages Stagnate, Big City Freelancers Look to Small Cities
Why creative work is increasingly taking place outside America’s artistic hubs. → Read More
Men Are Suing Empowerment Organizations for Gender Discrimination. Is the Law on Their Side?
The rise of women-focused organizations is confronting a new backlash: lawsuits from men who say they are being unfairly excluded. → Read More
How the Seattle Area Is Solving One of Public Housing’s Biggest Challenges
Their innovative strategy is actually a throwback, with a new twist. → Read More
For Now, the National Fight for Paid Leave Has Moved to Statehouses
While federal paid leave legislation stalls, states are getting more creative and pushing ahead. → Read More
What’s a Label Anyway?
New research exclusive to MarieClaire.com shows that many college students who identify as straight have recently hooked up with someone of the same sex. → Read More