In honor of women: poetry and music of struggle and joy One poet asks, ‘Will you not open this door for me? My hand is exhausted from knocking at your door.’ John O'Brien Play AudioListen 2 hours
As medication abortion becomes dominant, red states restrict pills As access to abortion in clinics becomes limited across much of the country, many patients are turning to abortion pills. And conservative state lawmakers are taking notice. Sarah McCammon
WHO Africa's 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has become one of the world's most compelling voices urging better consideration of Africa's people — especially women. The Associated Press
Who belongs at a women's college in 2021? Students want admissions policies to change Women's colleges have adapted admissions policies for a generation that increasingly identifies as nonbinary. Hollins University's exclusion of nonbinary applicants has raised hackles. Melissa Block
An Afghan refugee girl grew up to be a prize-winning doc — with a little help from dad From the moment Saleema Rehman was born, her father believed she was destined to be a doctor. Now she is the winner of a top U.N. award for her work helping displaced women in Pakistan. Ruchi Kumar
She Is Staying In Afghanistan To Ensure Women's Gains Aren't Lost Under Taliban Rule Mahbooba Seraj, founder of the Afghan Women's Network, has a message for Americans watching what's happening in Afghanistan. Arezou Rezvani
April 5th | It's time to ditch imposter syndrome We've been talking about imposter phenomenon, better known as imposter syndrome, since the 1970s. Seattle writers Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey say it's time to let it go. Plus, what impact a new access road could have on conservation at Mount St. Helens, and a discussion on gentrification in Seattle. Bill Radke Play AudioListen 51 mins
Seattle leaders talk gender inequality, and the ‘glass cliff’ problem On suffering and surviving the slings and arrows of a woman leader’s fortune John O'Brien Play AudioListen 2 hours
‘The day I was reduced to a Black birthing body.’ A doctor reflects on pregnancy I never would have predicted that becoming a mother would make me a better doctor. Like most Black women I know, I vividly remember every painstaking detail of my pregnancy and birth experience. Alisha Liggett, M.D.
Women's Soccer World Cup Could Be Held Every Two Years, FIFA President Says Gianni Infantino says the organization should be creative and not just copy what the men's World Cup is doing. The contest is now held every four years. Reese Oxner