For those who have just given birth in a New Orleans, a new program offers free house calls, regardless of insurance status of income levels. It's a bid to improve dismal mortality rates.

During the 2026 #SOTU, President Donald #Trump shared his spotlight with TEAM USA’s men’s hockey players. And they basked in it, this op-ed notes.

The global feminist icon has kicked off a two-month book tour and is speaking publicly about picking up the pieces of her life.

American Olympiad Amber Glenn got real about period pain at the 2026 Winter Games.

She elevated Mexican cuisine in America, and later enjoyed success as a cookbook author and TV host despite a disability that once plunged her into despair.

Whatever your Valentine's Day vibe, these Black women performers will help you set a perfect mood with this playlist of love, breakup songs.

Marianne Cowherd, a snow hydrologist, says that understanding of the white, fluffy stuff must factor into broader conversations about water resource problems.

These women are set to make significant political waves in 2026.

President Trump doesn't want women journalists asking him about the Epstein files anymore - and he'll repeatedly disrespect them to try to keep them quiet, this op-ed notes.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will have more women competing than ever before.

We're looking to celebrate innovative new businesses run by women entrepreneurs. If that's you, apply to be on our 2026 Brilliant Business Ideas list!

This celebrated Virginia chef introduced the farm-to-table movement and showed the rest of the country the fresh flavors of Southern cuisine.

Singer Kehlani was one of several artists to use their 2026 #Grammys "moment" to speak out against injustice. There may be something people can take forward from their boldness, this op-ed argues.

Known as 'The Famous Project,' the eight women took to the high seas in a bid to make sailing history.

La Cocina is helping immigrants and marginalized women get their footing - even (especially) in hostile times.

Maddie Scales launched No Girl Walks Alone to create communities of women who bond through weekly walks around Austin, Texas.

The latest casualty of immigration officials "went above and beyond to help everybody," said a former boss.

Medical experts say that the answer to the problem of healthcare access for women in the rural U.S. will come from people - not machines.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw has achieved a nomination no other woman of color has in Oscars history.

The billionaire philanthropist continues her streak of funding equity and social justice causes and nonprofits.

The journalist and former ABC News anchor's first pick is The Correspondent, a breakout hit novel by Virginia Evans.

The respected activist tied two fights for justice together in her statement of support for the Iranian people.

Lainya Magana’s agency, A&O PR, has roots in the art world, but is rapidly expanding into architecture, hospitality and tech.

The suit challenges a state law that allows moms-to-be to apply for disabled parking passes. Disability advocates say it runs afoul of ADA regulations.

A new report points to steps back for representation of women behind the scenes in America's top 250 films of 2025 - as well as several external reasons why.

Actress Amy Poehler made history - and took a big step on behalf of women podcasters.

Medical experts hope this new screening test will eliminate the risk of cervical cancer.

Shan Berries launched Shades by Shan to bring affordable high-performance cosmetics to the market – and to help single parents through her nonprofit.

Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old wife and mother, was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Women leaders aren't staying silent.

President Donald Trump's ties to deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein can't be erased - not even by an attack on Venezuela, this op-ed states.

The Pentagon has requested data from military leaders on training, performance, casualties and women's "ability to deploy."

Dr. Janell Green Smith's "heartbreaking" passing is "unacceptable” in the U.S., the American College of Nurse-Midwives said. Smith was also an advocate for Black maternal health.

People in Tennessee now have a new way to protect themselves from prospective violent partners.

We're looking forward to diving into these books coming out in 2026 featuring complicated female characters.

We're most surprised at No. 6 on this list, about a powerful woman activist (from 100 years ago!) who fought for Native American culture.

Journalist Maria Shriver says what more and more people are thinking - that President Donald Trump's behavior reveals a man unfit for the office he holds, this brief op-ed notes.

The return of President Donald Trump to the Oval Office informed several of The Story Exchange's staff-favorite works. Read on to see which works we enjoyed - and valued - most.

The former Miami-Dade County commissioner is a noteworthy choice for Miami voters on several fronts.

Performer Cynthia Erivo has garnered an exciting "first."

Several prominent people are currently benefiting from white women’s unique privilege in society.

Ellen Murphy’s company, Sona, allows healthcare providers to instantly share ultrasound images and videos with patients.

Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.

Christine Calabrese’s EmBOSSed Book Club delivers self-development books to incarcerated readers.

Pregnancy can have long-lasting impacts on women's health - and most don't know it.

Listen to the trailer for the 6-part podast series Seasoned on women culinary pioneers who taught us how to eat, cook and think about food.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was told early in her career to "do something" about her naturally wavy hair.

This year's holiday gift guide is about positive ripple effects inspired by women-led efforts.

The federal government will require automakers to use a new, modernized female car crash test dummy in its safety tests.