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New Report Says Women Will Soon Be Majority Of College-Educated U.S. Workers

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Research News

New Report Says Women Will Soon Be Majority Of College-Educated U.S. Workers

June 20, 2019 • This year women who graduated from college will likely make up a majority of adults with degrees in the U.S. labor force. The increase could signal greater earning potential for women in the future.

Ethiopia Swears In First Woman Supreme Court Chief

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World

Ethiopia Swears In First Woman Supreme Court Chief

November 1, 2018 • Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed several women to senior government posts, part of a wave of reforms since he came into office last April.

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Science

Sexual Harassment Case Shines Light On Science's Dark Secret

October 16, 2015 • Renowned astronomer Geoffrey Marcy resigned this week after accusations that he sexually harassed students became public. Researchers are asking why so little is done to stop harassment in science.

Sexual Harassment Case Shines Light On Science's Dark Secret

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Opinion

Why We Need Ruth Bader Ginger Ice Cream

March 30, 2015 • Women are underrepresented in ways we notice — and ways we don't. Commentator Tania Lombrozo considers the psychology behind our perceptions of gender parity.