Cultural observations and commentary that deliver nuanced thinking, honest perspectives, and factual reporting on the most important issues facing us today—all with an aim to dignify and empower women.
Nation Responds to Derek Chauvin Conviction, and Other Notes from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
Why Planned Parenthood’s Rejection of Its Founder Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Some of Planned Parenthood’s problematic founding philosophies are still alive today
Minneapolis Reels After Another Police Shooting, And Other News from the Week
We’re pleased to bring you “While You Were Out”—Verily's quick takes on the happenings of this week.
Exclusive: ‘Country Girl’ Rissi Palmer Shares an Acoustic Version with Verily
The singer reflects on her stereotype-breaking hit song on its fifteenth anniversary.
How the Conversation About Transgenderism Affects Our Understanding of Womanhood
To be ‘female’ now means more than it ever did—and also less.
Finding Your Way Back to Normal Habits in 2021
Tips for readjusting to daily life as the pandemic ends
U.S. Sees Signs of a Waning Pandemic, and Other News from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
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Common Reproductive Disorders That Are Major Blind Spots in Women’s Health
For endometriosis and PCOS, some paths to healing are more effective than others.
A Year with Kristin: A Reading Guide for the Kristin Lavransdatter Trilogy
Your guide to delving into Sigrid Undset’s classic
I Have a Wanted Pregnancy, And Yet I’ve Received Pressure to Un-Want It
Who or what determines quality of life?
New Zealand Legislates Paid Miscarriage Leave, and Other News from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
Eight Die in Shooting Targeting Asian-American Women, and Other News from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
When Ordinary Motherhood Feels Extraordinarily Hard
Why changing our mindset can help our mental health
The Problem with Excluding Menstruating, Pregnant, and Breastfeeding Women from Research Trials
Conflicting COVID-19 vaccine recommendations have highlighted a larger issue with women’s health.
Meghan and Harry Speak with Oprah, and Other News from the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
How We Made It through the Year We Didn't See Coming
The Verily team reflects on how we grew in resilience during the pandemic
What ‘WandaVision’ Gets About Trauma (Even If It Glosses Over the Costs!)
The much-watched Disney+ series tackles an ugly real-life topic, magnified to superhero extremes.
The Shows and Books That Accompanied Us through This Past Year
Without our real friends by our side, we found fictional friends to keep us company.