Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is the highest-ranked political newcomer on this year's Forbes Most Powerful Women ...

Only one American woman in politics, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, made Forbes’s 2025 list of most powerful women.

These powerful political books by Black women authors offering insight, history & clarity to navigate today’s chaotic ...

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Often labeled as bad mothers, insulted for their looks and threatened with physical violence, female politicians face a ...

Black women in American politics continue to face an uphill battle against persistent stereotypes, even as they ascend to prominent positions like the vice presidency. Despite significant progress, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. In 2024, Lisa Blunt Rochester became the first woman and first ...

At a time when there is a rapid digital uptake in Africa, women in particular are singled out for hate crimes perpetrated ...

The intersection of fashion and politics has emerged as a powerful arena for cultural expression and representation, particularly among Black women leaders who are revolutionizing the political ...

Michigan women are making gains in state politics, ranking 14th nationally for the number serving in the legislature. However, the latest analysis reveals funding disparities are a concern. The Center ...

CHICAGO — As Vice President Kamala Harris prepared to greet delegates at the final night of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, a sea of women clad in white clothing was preparing to ...

The recent Pew Religious Landscape contains both good and bad news for women’s religious participation. The good news is that women are still more religious than men and have not suddenly left ...