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The Unheard Third: Women Who Never Vote Explain Their Reasons

by Jessica Morgan

Overdraft Fees Are Changing: Here’s What You Need To Know

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Slammed Doors & Heavy Conversations: What Happened When I Went Door-To-Door ...

by Emily Morris

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New Jersey Is The Latest US State To Ban Natural Hair Discrimination

Harvey Weinstein Would Rather Settle With Accusers Than Admit Wro...

Harvey Weinstein, who faces a slew of sexual misconduct accusations, has reached a tentative £20 million ($25 million) settlement with dozens of alleged a

by Layla Mashkoor

Here’s Exactly How Ivanka Trump Was Involved In The Russia ...

After years of remaining largely untangled from the vast web of Russia conspiracy that has engulfed her father’s presidency, First Daughter Ivanka Trump

by Brianna Provenzano

The US Supreme Court Ruled In Favour Of Kentucky’s Insane A...

On Monday, the US Supreme Court announced that it will not review a case brought against the state of Kentucky by its last remaining abortion clinic. The c

by Sarah Midkiff

Women's Health News

A Contraceptive Pill You Only Take Once A Month – The Facts

Remembering to take the contraceptive pill every day can be a challenge but imagine if you could take one pill once a month, with the same result. Interest

by Jessica Morgan

After T.I.’s Hymen Comments, Governments Move To Ban Virginity Te...

Last month, the rapper T.I. made some beyond controversial comments about going to the gynaecologist with his daughter at one point to ensure that her hym

by Molly Longman

Princess Anne Refusing To Greet Trump At NATO Is Like A Real-Life...

Some of the most powerful world leaders gathered on Tuesday night at Buckingham Palace for the 70th annual NATO reception, and somehow, a real life episode

by Leora Yashari

The Man Who Killed Trayvon Martin Is Suing His Mother for £85 mil...

George Zimmerman, who was charged with Trayvon Martin’s death, has now decided to sue Martin’s family, proving that he is truly the most despic

by Leora Yashari

I’m The Daughter Of Indian Immigrants & Kamala Harris Chang...

The way South Indian women tell stories, you don’t begin with “Once upon a time.” You tell a woman’s story by starting with the women who c

by Malavika Kannan

Kamala Harris Just Dropped Out Of The 2020 Race

Sen. Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday that she is suspending her campaign for US president. “I’ve taken stock and looked at this from every a

by Natalie Gontcharova

5 Revelations About Prince Andrew From Virginia Giuffre’s B...

Prince Andrew faces fresh embarrassment after his accuser Virginia Giuffre told the BBC she was left feeling “ashamed” after she was allegedly

by Jessica Morgan

My One-Word Response When A Woman Is Told Her Hair Is Too Black

“In solidarity with young girls and women who look like me and those who don’t — I want them to know that their braids, their dreads, their super-cur

by Celina Caesar-Cha...

Melania Trump, We’re Disappointed With Your New Christmas D...

Melania Trump revealed the official 2019 White House holiday decorations today and — ugh! — they are pretty and only a little bit weird. After last yea

by Leah Carroll

The (Imagined) Dating Profiles Of 2019 General Election Candidates

Because we’ve all worked so hard and been so good this year, the powers that be have decided to reward us with an early Christmas present: a general

by Katy Harrington

Women's Health News

The £3 Morning After Pill: What You Need To Know

The morning after pill is a resource many women rely on to prevent an unwanted pregnancy after sex, yet it often comes at an inaccessible price. One in fiv

by Jessica Morgan

Indigenous Women Keep Going Missing Along This Canadian Highway. ...

Jessica McDiarmid grew up in Northwest Vancouver on the doorstep of what has since been named the Highway of Tears; a corridor of road that has come to sym

by Leah Carroll

General Election 2019: How To Register Before The Midnight Deadline

The UK will be heading to the polls on 12th December, marking the third general election in four years following parliament’s decision to hold a snap

by Jessica Morgan

Meet The Women Standing Against Problematic Men In This Election

Right now, there are many powerful men who have clearly been making truly terrible life choices for quite some time. Obviously there’s Prince Andrew, who

by Vicky Spratt

Greta Thunberg Is Guest-Editing An Iconic Christmas Radio Show

Greta Thunberg will cap an incredible year in which she’s helped to make climate change even more of a major global issue by guest-editing BBC Radio

Sacha Baron Cohen Delivered A Scathing Speech About Facebook & It...

Sacha Baron Cohen absolutely eviscerated Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook on Thursday night when he launched into a tirade against social media platforms durin

by Layla Mashkoor

A 3-Month Wait To Get The Coil Out: The Impact Of Contraceptive Cuts

Imagine it: your contraceptive implant is due to be replaced so you contact the sexual health clinic where you got it, only to be told there are no appoint

by Jessica Morgan

Stop Using The Phrase “Sex Act Gone Wrong”

Update (22nd May 2019): The 27-year-old man accused of killing Grace Milane has been found guilty of her murder in Auckland. He will be sentenced on the 21

The RealReal Joins Gucci’s Industry-Disrupting Sustainability Cha...

Yesterday, Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri announced the creation of the CEO Carbon Neutral Challenge, a call-to-action for executives across the fa

Prince Andrew Stepped Down From Royal Duties Amid Epstein Controv...

Prince Andrew announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from public royal duties as a result of the questions surrounding his friendship with the lat

by Leah Carroll

Johnson & Corbyn Were Asked About Prince Andrew. Their Responses ...

Last night saw the first ever televised debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, the two main candidates in the running to become Britain’s ne

by Jessica Morgan

Wikileaks Co-Founder, Julian Assange, Dodges Rape Charges Yet Aga...

On Tuesday, prosecutors in Sweden dropped an investigation into rape charges made against Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange in 2010. Assange has successf

by Gabrielle Caplan

What To Know About Lori Loughlin’s College Scandal Case Before He...

With the college admissions scandal rolling on, Lori Loughlin is gearing up for her next court date on Wednesday. Well, technically, only her lawyers are g

by Layla Mashkoor

Prince Andrew Scandal Rolls On With Accusations Of Racist Comments

It’s not the first time this week that Prince Andrew is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Following a disastrous interview on BBCR

by Layla Mashkoor