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New research finds dramatic growth in suicidal thoughts and self-harm during and after pregnancy
Suicide is emerging as a critical concern as the nation confronts its pregnancy-related death crisis.
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After a voter died, her own daughter had to challenge her ballot
Sara Knotts, a county election director in North Carolina, hopes her experience underscores the integrity of elections administrators’ work around the country.
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Pregnant people haven't been included in promising COVID vaccine trials
Vaccine trials have had promising results, but a lack of testing makes it unclear if they'll be safe for pregnant people.
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‘We’ve worked for it’: Barbara Lee on the future of Black women in leadership
California Rep. Barbara Lee talks about Kamala Harris’ Senate seat and House leadership in 2021.
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Karen Bass addresses the question of filling Kamala Harris’ Senate seat
The California House representative said she is “willing and happy to serve in whatever capacity is needed.”
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Kim Ng becomes the MLB's first female general manager
In her new role with the Miami Marlins, Ng is now the highest-ranking woman and Asian American in American baseball.
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Why women-owned businesses are struggling — and how a new round of stimulus could help
Female-run firms have struggled more than male-owned businesses to stay afloat after many were shut out of the initial round of federal coronavirus stimulus.
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Federal government to execute first woman since 1953
Lisa Montgomery could be one of the last people put to death by the Trump administration, which revived the federal death penalty.
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Black women tripled their representation in Washington statehouse
A new political action committee was formed to support Black women candidates this year. Its organizers hope the wins show the potential to increase representation in statehouses.
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A banner year for Republican women
There will be more women in Congress next year than ever before after Republican women prevailed in House races.