empowerment
The Side Effects of Birth Control on Women’s Empowerment
It’s no longer possible to ignore the growing chorus of women who have survived adverse reactions to contraceptives
Why We Need to End the 'Men's-Movie-but-with-Women' Trend Once and for All
Films like "The Kitchen" are getting more and more common—is that a good thing?
I Loved That 'Roma' Showed (and Didn't Tell) about Real Women's Empowerment
If you haven't seen it yet, clear your calendar.
As Women’s March Nears, Concerns of Anti-Semitism Increase, and Other News from the Week
We’re pleased to bring you “While You Were Out”—the Verily editors’ quick takes on the happenings of this week.
How I Discovered Empowerment Through Sewing
A feminist reclaims a seemingly ultra-feminine pastime.
If It Feels Like People Are Meaner Than Ever Now, Here’s What to Do About It
How did we become a society of jerks?
If Current Events Have You on an Emotional Roller Coaster, New Empathy Research Could Help You
We aren’t all built to respond the same way.
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‘GLOW’ Is an Empowering Show Worth Watching, Even if You Don’t Like Wrestling
Here’s your Netflix binge for the weekend.
6 Podcasts to Listen to When You’re on Vacation and Finally Have Time
These were worth the wait.
5 Initiatives Happening Right Now That Are Helping More Women Embrace the Outdoors
These brands are making 2017 the year of the outdoorswoman.
4 Times Women Proved We’re Making Progress This Week
Courtesy of Kate Middleton, Nicole Kidman, and more.
We’re Scratching Our Heads Over Channing Tatum’s Empowerment Letter
Another case of sexualized empowerment gone awry
Surrogacy's Harms Aren't Limited to 'The Handmaid's Tale'
What disenfranchisement really looks like.
How People Are Closing the Wage Gap Instead of Waiting for the World to Change
We’re finally getting paid closer to men.
Six Biographies Worth Reading This Women’s History Month
Need some womanly inspiration? Look no further.
Our Favorite Bloggers Say a Red Lip Is Their Secret to Feeling Feminine and Empowered
On Valentine’s Day and every day, take the #VerilyRedLipChallenge.
The TV Show ‘Nashville’ Just Addressed the Objectification of Women in a Big Way
A mainstream series took on sexual pressure in a very refreshing way.
Here's What the Women's March Was Like for Pro-Life Feminists
Pro-life feminists rebuff backlash, find common ground at Women's March.
Washington, D.C. Is Crazy Right Now, and This Woman Is at the Center of It All
How sexism and motherhood have impacted her prominent career
What Ben Franklin Got Right About Living—and How You Can Copy It
This founding father started a trend that continues today.
The Resilient Outlook That Makes Andra Day Billboard’s Powerhouse
‘Women need to know their value doesn’t lie in physical beauty or sexuality.’
The Most Unexpected Voices Who Fought Against the Objectification of Women in 2016
These celebrities stepped out of the shadow to bring an important issue to light.