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NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

Another woman ousted from Trump's Cabinet as Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer exits

Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid a misconduct investigation, becoming the third Cabinet official to leave Trump's administration in two months.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
13 hours ago

Smithsonian women's history museum may be derailed by GOP effort to feature only "biological women" - LGBTQ Nation

House Republicans' exclusion of transgender women from the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum threatens bipartisan support for the initiative.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Too much is at stake' - Catherine Connolly tells world leaders 'democracy is under attack' on first foreign trip as president

The Defence of Democracy conference emphasizes the need to uphold democratic values amid rising challenges like disinformation and radicalism.
Careers
fromFortune
2 days ago

Dana Perino was terrified to leave the White House - until George W. Bush changed how she thinks about her career | Fortune

Career transitions can be challenging, but reframing risks can lead to fulfilling opportunities and new paths.
Television
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Dr. Jill Biden Tried to Win a Heated Rivalry Season 2 Cameo - and Lost

Dr. Jill Biden participated in a charity event, bidding $35,000 for a cameo in Heated Rivalry but lost to two bidders who paid $125,000.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC's First Lady Rama Duwaji apologizes for teenage posts, says her work is her focus | amNewYork

I understand the hurt I caused and am truly sorry. I won't add much to them, but she is someone of incredible integrity.
Writing
London
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

How Queen Elizabeth II Conducted Diplomacy Through Dress

The Queen's gown in Pakistan exemplified diplomacy through fashion, conveying respect and recognition without words.
#jill-biden
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
4 days ago

Dr. Jill Biden Almost Won a Role on Heated Rivalry

Dr. Jill Biden bid $35,000 for a role in Heated Rivalry but was outbid, raising $250,000 for the NYC LGBT Center.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
4 days ago

Dr. Jill Biden Almost Won a Role on Heated Rivalry

Dr. Jill Biden bid $35,000 for a role in Heated Rivalry but was outbid, raising $250,000 for the NYC LGBT Center.
#melania-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Epstein Victim Tells CNN She's Quite Proud' of Melania Trump After Public Address

Melania Trump called for Epstein victims to testify before Congress, receiving mixed reactions from victims and advocates.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech

Melania Trump calls for Congress to hold hearings for Epstein survivors while denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What on Earth is Melania Trump thinking? | Arwa Mahdawi

Melania Trump's press conference about Jeffrey Epstein has intensified speculation rather than dispelling it, highlighting the unintended consequences of addressing rumors.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Melania Trump makes history as one of the most despised first ladies - LGBTQ Nation

Melania Trump has the lowest favorability rating of any first lady in history at this point in a presidency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Melania Trump Urges Congress to Let Epstein Victims Testify

Melania Trump calls for Congress to allow Jeffrey Epstein's victims to testify publicly under oath to uncover the truth.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

Melania Trump introduced the humanoid robot Figure 03 at the White House during a global summit on empowering children through technology.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Epstein Victim Tells CNN She's Quite Proud' of Melania Trump After Public Address

Melania Trump called for Epstein victims to testify before Congress, receiving mixed reactions from victims and advocates.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech

Melania Trump calls for Congress to hold hearings for Epstein survivors while denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Trump administration pushes nations to sign 'trade over aid' declaration

The Trump administration promotes 'trade over aid' to reshape global assistance and enhance U.S. business opportunities, rejecting traditional humanitarian support.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?

The reduction of foreign aid under Trump has weakened American soft power, creating opportunities for rivals like China.
Media industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

The Obamas diversify their multi-million dollar media portfolio: Netflix, celebrity podcasts, and now, Broadway

The Obamas have successfully transitioned from politics to a thriving media empire, including a new Broadway production of the play Proof.
#michelle-obama
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Michelle Obama Says US In 'Janky' Era Under Trump

The United States is experiencing a 'janky' era under President Trump, reflecting necessary growth despite challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

AFP, Getty Images Removed Unflattering' Photo of Karoline Leavitt After White House Was Reportedly Displeased

AFP Director of Communications Gregoire Lemarchand confirmed that the photo was removed after the agency was made aware of the White House's displeasure. He insisted that the decision was based on internal editorial standards.
Photography
#womens-health
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Women's health must be taken more seriously'

Women's health needs greater attention and empowerment for women to seek help for health changes, according to a former breast cancer surgeon.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Women's health must be taken more seriously'

Women's health needs greater attention and empowerment for women to seek help for health changes, according to a former breast cancer surgeon.
World politics
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

I Spent Decades Working with American Officials. The Country I Knew Is Gone | The Walrus

The legitimacy of American power relies on binding decisions rather than unilateral actions.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Women and girls around the world need help from the UK not just rhetoric

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism funded by donations.
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Meryl Streep Gives Massive Boost to National Women's History Museum

Streep's investment reflects her enduring belief in the power of amplifying women's voices. One of the museum's earliest and most steadfast supporters, her seven-figure donation will be used for the creation of dynamic storytelling experiences designed to reach audiences wherever they are, from classrooms to living rooms to the digital platforms people engage with every day.
Arts
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

No, Mayor Mamdani, the First Lady of NYC is not a private role

Mayor Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji publicly liked posts denying mass sexual assault during October 7 attacks, raising concerns about the administration's stance on victims and divisive messaging from city leadership.
Cancer
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Is Working Through Cancer

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will continue working while undergoing treatment.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Confesses He Didn't Prepare' for Women's History Month Event: I Didn't Know Who the Hell I Was Speaking To'

But a person I recognized immediately when I came into the room, I looked down, I said, because I didn't read. I can't prep if I prepare my speeches, I won't have time to get things done, you know? Yeah, I cannot prepare. So I didn't know who the hell I was speaking to, but I walked in and saw this beautiful woman with the blonde hair.
Skiing
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

President Catherine Connolly speaks out against war on eve of Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day White House visit

The normalisation of war can never be accepted. President Catherine Connolly made this statement during her first St Patrick's Day address to the nation, emphasizing a strong stance against the acceptance or normalization of warfare in international relations and global affairs.
World politics
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Michelle Obama Dishes 1 Crucial Piece Of Relationship Advice - And Therapists Enter The Chat

"Wait a couple of years," she said, before adding: "You don't do anything that serious in an early part of a relationship."
Relationships
#un-security-council
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago
US politics

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

Melania Trump will become the first first lady to preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting, focusing on education's role in advancing tolerance and world peace.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

Melania Trump to lead UN security council session, White House says

First Lady Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council session on education, technology, and conflict, marking the first time a sitting US first lady has led the council.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Melania Trump urges protecting children's education at UN after Iran school strike

Melania Trump presided over a UN Security Council meeting on children's education in conflict, calling for protection of children's access to learning while tensions escalated following US-Israel airstrikes on Iran.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting as U.S. attacks Iran

Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, creating accusations of hypocrisy from Iran's ambassador.
New York City
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Julie Menin always gets her way

Julie Menin led a visible, hands-on citywide response to the first major snowfall, demonstrating executive-style leadership and prompting mayoral speculation.
fromThe New Yorker
1 year ago

"Me, Lania": A First Lady's Memoir

As a little girl in Slovenia, I had the same dreams as any child: to immigrate to America on a bogus "genius visa," to model acrylic sweaters in a catalogue, and to meet a rich man almost twice my age and enter into a financially advantageous marriage with as little physical contact as possible. I'd have my Barbie doll flirt with a small boulder, asking the boulder, "So, you're separated?" People would warn me, "Dreams don't always come true," to which I'd reply,
Humor
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

The 1 Question Michelle Obama Avoids Asking Her Daughters

Parents should avoid making dating status a default question to prevent adding social pressure and encourage self-contained fulfillment.
Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
2 months ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Top legislative priorities include affordable family living, veterans' care, and protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; local offices provide broad constituent services and SNAP assistance.
Relationships
fromFortune
2 months ago

Michelle Obama says friendships are 'as important as the degree that you got in college,' your job title, and your salary | Fortune

Choosing and cultivating early-career friendships strategically accelerates professional success by providing support, honest feedback, opportunities, and resilience.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress

Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, filed to end her reelection campaign, likely retiring after 35 years as Washington, D.C.'s long-serving congressional delegate.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Leila Shahid, first female Palestinian ambassador, dies in France at 76

Leila Shahid, pioneering Palestinian diplomat, died in France at 76 after decades representing Palestinians, leading student movements, and serving in prominent European diplomatic posts.
DC food
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

The 25 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Washington D.C. hosts diverse cultural events this weekend including Black History Month celebrations, Women's History Month kickoff, Capital Irish Film Festival, and Lunar New Year activities.
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Jenna and Sheinelle Share the 1 Thing They Are Giving up for Lent to Be 'a Better Human'

Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones are getting ready for Lent - and it's going to be a joint effort. "Do you like to give things up?" Jenna asked Sheinelle on the Feb. 19 episode of TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle, while discussing how LeBron James said he gave up wine and chocolate chip cookies to get back in shape when he recently appeared on the "Mind the Game" podcast.
Wellness
New York City
fromCity & State NY
1 month ago

Julie Menin's path to power

Julie Menin progressed from regulatory attorney and small-business owner to influential NYC leader and unanimous City Council speaker through community work and mayoral appointments.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Quote of the day by Michelle Obama: "You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage. Your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages" - Silicon Canals

Not so long ago,I found myself staring at my laptop screen, unemployed for the third month straight. The media industry cuts had claimed another victim, and that victim was me. At first, I told myself it was just a temporary setback. But as rejection emails piled up and freelance gigs barely covered my rent, I started wondering if this was less of a speed bump and more of a dead end.
Careers
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Nicola L.'s Soft Power

Nicola L.'s playful functional sculptures blend second-wave feminist motifs with collaborative, wearable works that enact resistance and solidarity.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Mamdani Picks Faiza Ali To Lead New York Immigrant Office

Faiza Ali is expected to be appointed head of New York City's Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, focusing on sanctuary protections and immigrant outreach.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What a "Melania" Cinematographer Hoped to Accomplish

The organization was highly impressive because, on Inauguration Day, we had something like twelve crews all around town. Once they were set in position, they could not move. I was the person in the White House. I was waiting for the President and Melania to come back at the end of the day. It was kind of interesting. How else do you have the occasion to see the center of power?
Film
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why in the world is Melania Trump leading a UN security council meeting? | Arwa Mahdawi

While DEI policies have retreated under Trump administration pressure, merit-based hiring has been replaced by 'WTF hiring' favoring wealth, Trump connections, and Fox News fame, exemplified by Melania Trump's unprecedented UN Security Council leadership role.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Michelle Obama clarifies her famous 'go high' motto: it's not about anger or pain, but more about putting a safety lock on a gun | Fortune

Respond to cruelty with dignity and restraint, prioritizing outcome-directed choices and thoughtful leadership over reactive public displays.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Were the Women of the White House Forced Into a Pregnancy Pact or...?

JD Vance urged beautiful young Americans to procreate while his wife announced a fourth pregnancy amid criticism of his character and the administration's anti-women stance.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Revealed: Who is the US's least popular first lady?

Most recent first ladies generally received higher net approval ratings than their presidential husbands, with Melania Trump at -16 and Hillary Clinton at -17.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

There's One Bizarre Aspect of the Presidency That No One Talks About. And It Totally Crosses Party Lines.

Presidential food preferences, from fast-food orders to extreme diets, reflect personal quirks, era-specific fads, and the time pressures of the presidency.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Hillary and Bill Clinton have been married for over 50 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Hillary and Bill Clinton have maintained their marriage for nearly 50 years while navigating political careers, election cycles, and intense public scrutiny.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Barack and Michelle Obama blast Trump and ICE conduct: 'This has to stop'

Escalating ICE enforcement tactics led to the death of a Minneapolis nurse, sparking nationwide protests and demands for lawful, accountable federal immigration operations.
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