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https://www.mentalfloss.com/best-and-worst-states-to-be-a-woman-2026?utm_source=recommendedreads.com

The Best and Worst States To Be a Woman in 2026 Being a woman isn’t easy—but some states soften the blow with better pay and benefits.

We’re hiring a Women & Girls Reporter!

Free Press Indiana, which is Mirror Indy’s support organization, is looking for an experienced journalist to cover a new, statewide beat: the well-being of Indiana women and girls.

Working independently and with media partners across the state, this reporter will bring us news coverage, personal stories and deep dives from cities, towns and rural communities, reflecting all voices.

The new Free Press Indiana role was inspired, in part, by research from the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana and Girl Coalition of Indiana, outlining the key challenges women and girls face statewide.

We encourage candidates from traditionally under‑represented communities including women, people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

Apply by August 6 by submitting your resume, cover letter and links to 3–6 work samples at the link below👇
freepressindiana.org/jobs/women-girls-reporter

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/26/nx-s1-5378150/alexis-herman-first-black-secretary-of-labor-dies

Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77 Civil rights groups, labor organizations and politicians praised Alexis Herman as a "trailblazer" who fought for the rights of women, Black people and American workers over the course of decades.

https://www.cevalogistics.com/en/ceva-insights/beyond-the-numbers-addressing-gender-imbalance-in-logistics

Beyond the numbers: addressing gender imbalance in logistics | CEVA Logistics The logistics industry is predicted to almost double in value to $787.54 billion by 2032.1 Yet despite its reach, scale, and importance, gender representation remains uneven – particularly in senior and operational roles. Understanding these dynamics is key to ensuring the sector continues to attr...

"Speak your mind even if your voice shakes." -- Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers

For books for children and teens about real-life girls and women who refused to be silenced, visit out blog post "Dissent Is Patriotic: 50 Books About Girls & Women Who Fought for Change" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14364

For two excellent resources to help tween and teen girls learn how to assert themselves with confidence and let their voices be heard, we highly recommend "A Smart Girl’s Guide to Knowing What to Say" for ages 9 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/a-smart-girl-s-guide-to-knowing-what-to-say) and "Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are" for ages 12 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/express-yourself-guide)

And for books for tweens and teens about girls living in real-life oppressive societies with little respect for freedom of speech, visit our blog post "The Fragility of Freedom: Mighty Girl Books About Life Under Authoritarianism" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=32426

"But, what if they lose?"
"Then we keep fighting for the rights of all people."
"And, if they win?"
"Oh, dear girl, it's the same answer."

To inspire children and teens with the true stories of women who stood up for women's rights and the rights of others throughout history, visit our blog post, "Dissent Is Patriotic: 50 Books About Women Who Fought for Change," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=14364

Chirp and Whimsy, the creator of this lovely illustration, has also made it available as a print on Etsy at https://etsy.me/4elbirP -- and in two similar versions at https://etsy.me/3YAcMZy and https://etsy.me/3UHzk9r

Deadline is Nov. 15.

https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/partnerships/30-for-2030

30 for 2030 Today, the world is home to 1.8 billion young people, the largest generation of youth in history. Youth in the Asia-Pacific Region make up 60 per cent of the world’s youth population, or 750 million young persons aged 15 to 24 years.

In the first Olympic Games to include women, 22 of the 997 competing athletes were women. Over a hundred years later, the Paris 2024 Olympics will be the first to achieve full gender parity. 10,500 athletes are estimated to compete this year with 28 out of 32 sports being fully gender-balanced.

https://ciolook.com/womens-impact-on-business-culture-championing-equality/

Women's Impact on Business Culture - Championing Equality - CIO Look Women are transforming business culture by championing equality and driving meaningful change within organizations. Their increasing presence in leadership

5 traits powerful female leaders all have in common What are the makings and traits of a powerful and well-respected, female leader?