Today’s Solutions: December 26, 2024

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Data shows we could elect record numbers of women to the House in 2020

In 2018, the US set a national record with 108 women being elected to the House of Representatives. In 2020, we are on track to surpass that milestone with a surge of victories by women in primaries across the country.  More than 30 states have held their primaries so far and more women have Read More...

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Indian company tackles taboo by introducing paid leave for periods

How many days a month have you missed work or requested a day off for stomach pains and cramps because of menstruation? This is the question one of India’s largest food-delivery firms, Zomato, put to its 4,000 employees, 35 percent of whom are women, in announcing a new paid period leave policy Read More...

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New Zealand passes historic bill to ensure pay equity between men and women

In 2017, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern promised to fix legislation aimed at addressing historic inequalities in pay for women. Following up on her promise, the country’s parliament has unanimously passed an Equal Pay Amendment Bill that ensures workers are not paid less because Read More...

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The virtual Tour de France will allow female competitors for the first time

The start day of the famous french cycling competition, Tour de France, was delayed until August 29 due to the pandemic, but a virtual version of the race will begin as scheduled on July 4. The virtual race will also include women for the first time in the event’s history.  The riders will be Read More...

OPTIMIST VIEW: Rebalancing Act

OPTIMIST VIEW: Rebalancing Act, or the art of being human in 2020

“It occurred to me when I was thirteen and wearing white gloves and Mary Janes and going to dancing school, that no one should have to dance backwards all their lives.” - Jill Ruckelshaus BY KRISTY JANSEN In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2020, I’ve been thinking about Read More...

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This year’s Superbowl is a major milestone for coaching diversity

This year's Superbowl offers more to be excited about than good commercials and endless snacks. In a big step for equality in athletics, the Superbowl will include 49ers coach Katie Sowers, the first female and openly gay coach to take the field in a Superbowl game.  Sowers joined the 49ers in Read More...

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San Francisco Giants hire Alyssa Nakken as MLB’s first full time female coach

History was made in Major League Baseball last week when the San Francisco Giants hired the league’s first full-time female coach. Alyssa Nakken joined the Giants as an intern in 2014 and will take on the role of major league assistant coach this coming season. Nakken played softball at Read More...

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Tackling the gender wage gap in the gig economy

The global economy is changing. Last week we ran a story about making the most of your job in the gig economy, but how does the rapidly growing gig economy pan out for women? Unfortunately, while the national wage gap hovers around $10,000 per year, a recent analysis found the average female Read More...

What Finland’s new parliamen

What Finland’s new parliament can teach America about gender equality

Finland’s new parliament looks radically different from most governments: it’s dominated by women under 35. The parliament is led by newly elected prime minister Sanna Marin, who, at 34 years old, is the youngest in the world. This may sound radical to Americans, but Finland elected its Read More...

How a major museum is fighting

How a major museum is fighting the imbalance of women artists in museums

Who are the most famous artists you can think of? Chances are most of them are men. However, this is no surprise given that a 2019 study of 18 U.S. museums revealed that 87% of artists featured in their collections are men. In a bold step to rectify the imbalance, the Baltimore Museum of Art will Read More...