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SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 hours ago

The Pentagon forced out a transgender Army major. Now her story is Emmy-nominated

A documentary about transgender service members banned under Trump has been nominated for an Emmy, highlighting the ongoing impact of the policy.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Australia appoints first female army chief

Australia appoints its first female chief of army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, amid efforts to increase female representation in the military.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history

From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army's 125-year history, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement.
Women
Women in technology
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Steely, determined and ambitious - meet the female trailblazers joining the Irish Defence Forces 'sisterhood'

Female recruits in the Irish Defence Forces are determined to serve in war-torn regions despite escalating conflicts.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in deeply historic moment'

Lt Gen Susan Coyle will be the first woman to lead the Australian army, starting her term in July.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

You Can Prob Guess Who Just Blocked 2 Women and 2 Black Officials from Their Pentagon Promotions

Hegseth removed two female and two Black officers' names from a one-star promotion list, even though he's really not explicitly allowed to do so.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
#military-promotions
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Sparks Racism Concerns With Military Promotions

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth removed two Black and two female officers from a promotions list, raising concerns of bias and legality.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Sparks Racism Concerns With Military Promotions

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth removed two Black and two female officers from a promotions list, raising concerns of bias and legality.
Women in technology
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Farhana Islam, the 1st woman to lead the DEA's N.Y. division, is committed to empowering the next generation of agents

Farhana Islam is the first woman to lead the DEA's New York Enforcement Division, emphasizing empowerment and leadership for women in law enforcement.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

From saddle to sky to K9: Four NYPD women lead the charge in elite units for Women's History Month * Brooklyn Paper

Four female NYPD officers exemplify pioneering spirit in various units, showcasing their roles during Women's History Month.
#women-in-leadership
Women
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
Women
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hegseth reportedly cuts two Black men and two women from military promotion list

Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotion of four diverse officers, raising concerns about meritocracy and politicization in military promotions.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Trans service people vindicated by latest research

Research analyzing 58 empirical studies found no evidence supporting claims that transgender military service increases costs, harms unit cohesion, or reduces readiness.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Women's History Month: How Maria Otero became the first person to go from administrative aide to deputy commissioner at the NYPD

Maria Otero became the first civilian to rise from Police Administrative Aide to Deputy Commissioner in NYPD history, advancing through dedicated support roles rather than sworn officer positions.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Saturday Links: SF-Based Captain the First Woman to be Named United Airlines' Most Senior Pilot

President Donald Trump said US forces obliterated military targets on Kharg Island off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf where 90% of Iran's oil is exported. Iran later confirmed there was no damage to its oil infrastructure, as the country had said it would strike US allies in the region if there had been any damage.
World news
Cancer
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I wanted to normalise a conversation, so we can talk about these issues with our male counterparts'

Dublin camogie star Emma O'Byrne has publicly shared her personal experience living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome while maintaining her elite athletic career.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

3 Leadership Shifts Women Founders Must Make Thanks to AI

Leaders must prioritize disciplined clarity over reactive decision-making to effectively guide their businesses through rapid technological change.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 weeks ago

Building Pathways for Women in Construction

"A cultural shift was needed on the job sites-not only in the minds of the workers, but also in the physical layout of a site. It may sound trivial, but placing two porta-potties at a build site instead of just one that everyone uses-measures like that are important for developing an inclusive culture."
Women in technology
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

The Women Leading a New Generation of Scuba Divers

"Now we see women advancing into advanced scuba, Nitrox, and even marine research. Once they're invited in, they don't stop at entry level," says van Well.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Women aren't opting out of work. Workplaces are pushing them out

Caregiving strain is the cognitive, emotional, and logistical burden of coordinating care for children, parents, or other dependents, and it was found to be the most powerful predictor of workforce exit.
Women
fromNature
1 month ago

Cracked, but still there: the glass ceiling persists for senior women in science

I've achieved all this while flying nearly every 'red flag' that people say is antithetical to a successful academic career. I am a woman, am young-ish for an academic, have three children (now aged 9, 12 and 14), have moved internationally for my education and career, have worked in industry and now work in interdisciplinary research.
Higher education
#career-transition
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

This Working Life with Emma Crimmins: 'I would love to see more girls go into plumbing and construction'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
London food

This Working Life with Emma Crimmins: 'I would love to see more girls go into plumbing and construction'

Women in technology
fromNew Relic
2 weeks ago

Celebrating Women's History Month at New Relic

The organization emphasizes intentional communication, inclusive collaboration, and mindful work through its Ways of Working philosophy.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Advance and Support Women at Work All Year Long

Companies are scaling back Women's History Month initiatives despite persistent gender equity challenges in workforce retention, leadership advancement, and caregiving policies.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Women of Avenger Field

Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) trained at Sweetwater's Avenger Field during World War II to fly military aircraft, enabling male pilots to focus on combat while remaining largely unrecognized and denied veterans' benefits after the war.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top Marine says troops need to be able to lock in jobs before they leave the Corps

Start hiring Marines up to a year before separation to prevent vulnerable gaps and support mental health during civilian transition.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Rafaela Pimenta, a leading female football agent, calls for transfer-system reform to reduce club power and protect players from being treated as hostages.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

This transgender Space Force veteran's service didn't end when Trump's military pushed her out

A transgender veteran forced out by the 2025 military ban is channeling anger and cyber skills into political engagement to fight that ban.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The U.S. States That Supplied the Most Service Members in WWII

States contributed varying numbers of troops to WWII based on regional military traditions and economic circumstances, with some states sending disproportionately high numbers relative to their populations.
#gender-equality
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Philosophy

Mary Kenny: Kudos to female firefighters, but it's often in the public interest to discriminate based on age and physical ability

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Philosophy

Mary Kenny: Kudos to female firefighters, but it's often in the public interest to discriminate based on age and physical ability

Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why women over 50 are the future of work in the age of AI

Women over 50 represent an underutilized talent pool with resilience, experience, and practical capabilities essential for navigating organizational volatility and uncertainty.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Inside the women-only executive retreat that turns boxing into leadership training

Boxing restored bodily grounding and improved mental health for a woman who experienced dissociation despite career success and major weight loss.
#women-in-cybersecurity
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist | Computer Weekly

While 72% of female cybersecurity professionals report feeling welcomed, women face disproportionate layoffs, pay inequity, and career advancement barriers compared to men.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago
Women in technology

Can the Industry Do More for Women in Security?

Women's representation in cybersecurity has improved through increased involvement in committees and leadership roles, though significant barriers to C-Suite positions and unintentional bias remain.
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist | Computer Weekly

While 72% of female cybersecurity professionals report feeling welcomed, women face disproportionate layoffs, pay inequity, and career advancement barriers compared to men.
Women in technology
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Can the Industry Do More for Women in Security?

Women's representation in cybersecurity has improved through increased involvement in committees and leadership roles, though significant barriers to C-Suite positions and unintentional bias remain.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Pentagon shifts toward maintaining ties to Scouting

The Pentagon is negotiating to maintain its century-long relationship with Scouting America after Defense Secretary Hegseth initially sought to sever ties over concerns about masculine virtues and gender inclusivity policies.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are still being badly overlooked in hiring

Organizations fail to identify and develop the right leaders despite advanced tools and research, often selecting wrong candidates while overlooking qualified talent like women who demonstrate superior leadership capabilities.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Tells Scouting America to End Inclusive Policies or Lose Military Partnerships

"bring together youth of every race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and economic status in programs to develop character, citizenship, and fitness." "It is the philosophy of Scouting to welcome all eligible youth ... who are willing to accept Scouting's values and meet any other requirements of membership," the organization says on its website. "Prejudice, intolerance and unlawful discrimination are unacceptable within the ranks of Scouting America."
US politics
Women
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

Give to gain empowering women on International Womens Day 2026

International Women's Day 2026 theme 'Give to Gain' encourages investing in women through time, networks, and resources, multiplying opportunities and strengthening teams, industries, and economies.
Women in technology
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

International Women's Day 2026: The Leadership Gender Gap And How Organizations Can Bridge It

Women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles despite equal workforce participation and higher education completion rates, reflecting structural barriers rather than capability differences.
Women
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

One of the Biggest Drivers of the Gender Pay Gap - And Steps Founders Can Take to Fix It

Motherhood significantly drives the gender pay gap, with women experiencing 10-15% earnings declines per child while fathers gain 3-10% bonuses, but flexible schedules, equitable parental leave, and asking parents their needs can reverse this trend.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Emotional Labor Draining Women Leaders

Women leaders perform substantial emotional labour daily that shapes culture and safety but remains invisible in performance metrics, creating psychological costs through constant navigation of contradictory expectations.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

International Women's Day: Workplace equality needs action

German couples aspire to equal work and household sharing, but traditional gender roles persist due to wage gaps, tax incentives, and systemic barriers that discourage women's career advancement.
Women
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Pentagon's "Bad-Faith, BS" Review of Women in Combat Roles

A defense secretary attempted to reverse policies that integrated women into combat despite evidence women had long served on front lines.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I help women return to professional work. These are the mistakes I see most often.

Use strategic networking and a targeted plan, leveraging past HR experience and consistently maintaining professional relationships to successfully reenter the workforce after a career break.
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Women are reaching a breaking point at work

Outdated workplace designs and rigid return-to-office mandates are driving many mothers and women to reconsider or leave participation in the U.S. labor market.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Girls Drop Out Of Sports At Twice The Rate Of Boys. Here's How We Change That.

The i9 website states that 70% of kids drop out of sports by age 13 because it's no longer fun or has become a negative experience. Kids are pushed to specialize in one sport (instead of playing many different ones) to earn scholarships or go pro, though only a minuscule percentage of players achieve either, and they often end up with physical injuries from repeated strain on certain body parts.
Women
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why we need more older female role models at work

Aging women are largely erased from public visibility unless they appear artificially youthful, limiting role models, career imagination, and power for older women.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why grow the women's economy through acquisitions?

Despite owning nearly half of all small businesses in the U.S., women often encounter barriers to financing. I've seen from my experience at the SBA and now First Women's Bank, that one of the biggest drivers of the gender lending gap isn't just rejection, it's that many women don't come forward for financing at all. Whether due to lack of awareness, confidence, or systemic hurdles, "access" captures both those who are denied and those who never apply.
Women
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Unrivaled wants to change women's basketball. Its commissioner explains how

Unrivaled, a player-built women's basketball league, launches amid record-breaking WNBA viewership and surging brand investment, capitalizing on accelerating momentum in women's sports.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Women Get Stuck in Their Careers (and How to Move Again)

Career stagnation is common; identifying unclear direction and visibility gaps enables deliberate change to regain progress and fulfillment.
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Women are leading the charge to become solopreneurs

Women now make up the majority of U.S. solopreneurs, prioritizing autonomy and schedule control over higher income.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The anxieties just lift': why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople

Refuge's 64 homes for survivors face distress and strain because a male-dominated trades workforce triggers trauma and there are too few tradeswomen.
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