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The real reason Michelle Williams returned to TV for the first time since Dawson’s Creek
The actor was initially reluctant to head back to the small screen.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
This taxi driver’s viral post is a lesson on how men can be better allies to women in danger
Attention all men, this is how to be an ally to women.
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- Megan Murray
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Life
The grossly sexist ads we can’t believe exist in the 21st century
From a sexist Easter egg to a deeply offensive Protein World poster, these adverts all made headlines for the wrong reasons...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
This sticker chart from hell highlights a big issue in heteronormative relationships
And people on Twitter are not here for it.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Anna Brech
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Airline sparks outrage over breastfeeding warning to mums
KLM says it aims to "keep the peace" with its cover-up policy
People
Megan Rapinoe is vowing to fight for equal pay for the rest of her life
“Equal pay, as the great Serena Williams said, until I’m in my grave.”
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
French activists are protesting in an attempt to end femicide for good
Hundreds of people have protested violence against women
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- Moya Lothian-McLean
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Life
We need to stop asking this question if we want to see more women in STEM
It’s all about a change in approach.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
Wimbledon has finally ditched this sexist tradition, and it’s about time
Female players at Wimbledon will no longer be referred to as “Miss” or “Mrs” by umpires in a win for gender equality.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
Yes, half of the Academy’s newest members are women – but is it enough?
The Academy has taken an important step with their newest membership announcement.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
As the USWNT’s winning streak continues, could equal pay finally be in sight?
A new report smashes the stereotype that people don't watch women's football.
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- Christobel Hastings
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- Chloe Gray
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Women’s World Cup: The scary reason these fans were removed from a match
FIFA raise more questions about their stance on equality with this move
Life
ITV has banned all-male comedy writing teams. Here’s why.
The aim is 50:50 gender representation.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
Women are joining the Soccer Aid line-up for the first time this evening
It’s about time too.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
Switzerland's women are marching for equality and we're all behind them
“We rise up against racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia”
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- Chloe Gray
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Long Reads
Why, in 2019, are women still ridiculously underrepresented in top animation roles?
A new study has found only 3% of recent animation films were directed by women.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
How George Clooney ensured that women had a voice on his new television show
George Clooney has revitalised female characters in Joseph Heller’s classic novel Catch-22 in his new television adaptation of the book.
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- Caitlin Black
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Life
Pioneering IVF nurse snubbed, new papers reveal
Jean Purdy is one in a long line of women whose contributions to science have been ignored.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Ellen Pompeo says Grey’s Anatomy was “really toxic” – but this is why she stayed
Ellen Pompeo says Patrick Dempsey was paid almost double her salary on Grey’s – and the show had “serious culture issues”, too.
Life
This report on gender equality around the world makes for sobering reading
Thought life was improving for women worldwide? Think again
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- Hollie Richardson
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