“People want to see a diverse lineup. They don’t want to see straight white male after straight white male.”
Women
THE FIRST BOSTON MAYORAL FORUM FOR WOMEN OF COLOR CANDIDATES
“Where We Stand” will highlight the women of color mayoral candidates and their visions for a just Boston
LOCAL WOMEN CHEFS AND RESTAURATEURS ON THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
“We are feeling like we have turned a corner and guests are even more understanding of what a long ride we have been on together.”
FROM NURSING TO TRUCK DRIVING, WAGE GAP PERSISTS
Despite significant gains for women in the workplace in recent decades, the wage gap persists in nearly every occupation, from nursing to truck driving to financial management.
COMMONWEALTH COMMITTED TO “OTHER DEATH PENALTY”
New report shows 1/6 of women in Mass prisons sentenced to life without parole.
VIDEO: #BLACKLIVESMATTER BOSTON MARCHES TO #SAYHERNAME
In addition to celebrating Black women, BLM Boston was also gathering to demand the city of Boston redirect the $40.1 million that is budgeted for policing into schools and resources that will benefit the community.
“STAY HOME AND HAVE THE BABY”
Still, pandemic-safe provision of pill abortions is hampered all over the country by the FDA’s REMS requirement. Without it, you could call a doctor or clinic, they could write a prescription and call it into your pharmacy, and then you could get the pills from there or even have them mailed to you.
SPECIAL FEATURE: ME(TAL) TOO
For women in the metal scene, camaraderie and skill help rock and roll over the sexist trolls
THE BOYS’ CLUB: WOMEN, FILM CRITICISM, AND THE FIGHT FOR VISIBILITY, ON SCREEN AND OFF
“I was either a student, or very young reporter or critic, and I could see I was maybe one of two, or one of three women, [and] one of the only women of color."
EXCERPT: ‘A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO CANNABIS’
“We should create a list of strains and products that work for each of our conditions,” said the cancer patient as they settled into their chairs. “And put it on the internet so everyone can see it.” The rest of the group murmured their approval.