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Title IX Passed 45 Years Ago Today, Marking Legislation Milestone For Women...

Forty-five years ago today, on June 23, 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was signed by President Richard Nixon, guaranteeing equal access and equal opportunity for girls and boys,...

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A Missed Flight Turned Into An Inspiring Encounter With The U.S. Women’s...

After an excessive refueling delay caused one of our contributors to miss her international connection, she was rebooked and rerouted on a flight to London last night. When Kristen finally arrived at...

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Ten Reasons I Will Not Be Buying A Pink Fishing Rod

Dear Mr. Fishing Store Clerk, I know you were just trying to be helpful. You saw me and my two X chromosomes walk into your shop on this beautiful day, you heard me say I was looking for a fishing rod...

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Meet San Diego Splash, A Women’s Basketball Team Where You Have To Be At...

Two-time FIFA Women’s World cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Julie Foudy introduces us to San Diego Splash, a basketball team of women who range in age from 80-91 years young. They play against...

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Thirteen-Year-Old Hatzumy Carmenate Fights Cuba’s Boxing Ban

Although Cuba is known for turning out boxing champions (they won six medals in boxing during the 2016 Olympic Games), the government still bans women from competing in the sport. But the ban hasn’t...

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All-Women Crew From The Indian Navy Set Sail On Historic Trip Around The World

An all-women team from the Indian Navy are about to set sail on a historic trip around the world. This journey will be the first “Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all female crew.” The six...

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Team Ari: How My Daughter With Cerebral Palsy and I Are Making Waves for...

By Kelli Tanghe – We never know what a first experience will be like. We prepare for anything and hope for the best. But even so, we can be caught off guard by choppy waters. My daughter Ari and I are...

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44 Years Ago Today: Billie Jean King Defeated Bobby Riggs In Battle Of The Sexes

Forty-four years ago today, on September 20, 1973, tennis champion Billie Jean King (age 29 then) defeated self-proclaimed male chauvinist Bobby “No-Broad-Can-Beat-Me” Riggs in the “Battle Of The...

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Ski Mountaineer Caroline Gleich Shares Her Story Of Success, And Being The...

Caroline Gleich is a ski mountaineer with a big social media following, sponsors and a life filled with travel and adventure. And this past spring, she became the fourth person and the first woman ever...

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13 Inspiring Ways To Turbo Boost The Girl Power Of The Young Leaders,...

Girl Power! Leadership, activism and feminism have no minimum age requirement. So here are 13 inspiring, educational, engaging and downright fun ways to help girls – from babies to teens – recognize...

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Lindsey Vonn, ‘Girl On Fire’, Takes Gold In The Super Bowl Ad Games… See It

Watching NY Giants Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. reenact Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s iconic scene from ‘Dirty Dancing’ was one of the highlights of the Super Bowl LII ads for us. But it was...

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Her Story Of Persistence: The Power To Create Change In The Toy Aisle

By Jodi Bondi Norgaard – Some people have an “aha moment” while summiting a mountain or walking alone on a beach during sunset. Others find clarity while meditating and practicing mindfulness. Me? My...

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Why Women’s Ice Hockey Has A Higher Concussion Rate Than Football

“In college, women’s hockey players are reporting concussions at a higher rate than male hockey players. In fact, female hockey players are reporting a higher concussion rate than nearly all sports...

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Afghanistan Women’s National Football Team Are Being Bullied For Wearing...

By Free Women Writers – Here’s some context: Two weeks ago, Afghanistan and Jordan’s women’s football teams had a match. Since then, a vicious online campaign has been launched to smear the Afghan...

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Surviving A Heart Defect To Become An American Ninja Warrior

By Molly Hemphill – At 25 years old, my life changed overnight. I was struggling to fall asleep, unsure why, when my heart began to pound faster and faster and faster. It was 180 beats per minute and...

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The Miracle Season: True Story Of Iowa City’s West High School Girls...

Opening nationwide on April 6, Miracle Season is a story of resilience and inspiration.  Starring Helen Hunt, Tiera Skovbye, Danika Yarosh, Erin Moriarty, William Hurt, the film is based on the true...

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‘Being Serena’: Official Trailer For New Documentary Series On The Powerhouse...

Being Serena is a new five-part documentary series that chronicles tennis champion Serena Williams “at a pivotal moment in her personal and professional life.” Series Synopsis Being Serena provides...

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WNBA Kicks Off Season With Initiative That Gives Back To Women’s And Girls’...

This week marked the opening of the 22nd year for the WNBA. To kick off the season, the organization launched Take a Seat, Take a Stand, an initiative that gives back to women and girls. Here’s how it...

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Pushing Through Self-Imposed Limits: The Question That Fueled Record-Setter...

We all have moments in life when we wonder what we’re capable of. If we truly tapped into our own potential what dreams could we achieve… what part of us could shine through? Leave the dead end job,...

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Watch: We Are Mesmerized By The Badass Yo-Yo Skills Of World Champ Tessa...

Truth be told, we’ve never given much thought to the art of yo-yoing, but that was until we saw Tessa Piccillo in action. At 21 years old, she’s been a fixture on the yo-yo contest scene for the last...

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