Where Are Facebook’s Women?
The social-media company's board is under renewed criticism for a lack of gender and ethnic diversity. By Abigail Pesta.
Watch This! Women in the World 2012 Summit Trailer
Newsweek & The Daily Beast editor-in-chief Tina Brown gives a sneak peek of our third annual Women in the World Summit, kicking off March 8 at New York City's Lincoln Center.
150 Women Who Shake the World
They're starting revolutions, opening schools, and fostering a brave new generation. From Detroit to Kabul, these women are making their voices heard.
Models vs. Militants
A riveting new documentary contrasts the lives of a Miss India hopeful and a Hindu fundamentalist.
America’s Most Hated Author
Author Lauren Myracle’s young-adult novels have topped the list of books Americans want to ban. She explains what gets parents so riled.
A Major Stumble for Komen
The Komen foundation’s biggest race won’t start with a kickoff at Joe Biden’s home, and a key fundraising congressman withdraws.
Why My Mother Wants Me Dead
When Sabatina James refused an arranged marriage, she sparked a violent war within her family—and a threat on her life. As told to Abigail Pesta
The Girl Epidemic
Girls in India are often treated like an infectious disease, as in this video shot by renowned photographer Indrani. Girls are sold into sex slavery, forced into child labor, abandoned at birth. “The Girl Epidemic” is a campaign to change girls’ fate through education.
Should Teens Be Jailed for Sex?
Mothers are rebelling against powerful laws that send high-school lovers to prison.
The Next Roe v. Wade?
Jennie McCormack was arrested for terminating her pregnancy with an abortion pill. The case that could transform the reproduction wars.
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