Gender Equality

Spreading The Word About HIV Prevention For African-American Women

African-American women are more likely to be infected with HIV than other women. So the District of Columbia is launching an effort to inform them about PrEP, medication that can reduce their risk.

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A ballerina touching a canvas that rads "2017."

Preview: Art in the Year Ahead

In Kansas City, the arts have long been an engine for growth. During the city’s first golden age, jazz was the dominant medium. In the 21st century, though, visual arts have led the way. That leadership should continue in 2017, with a concornopia of impressive events and exhibits to keep our city at the forefront….

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Wonder woman

Wonder Woman’s U.N. Job Comes To An End

The news broke this week: Her controversial tenure as honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls will conclude on Friday.

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5 Exit Poll Numbers To Watch On Election Night

Women, Hispanics, and (surprise!) white evangelicals could all be some of the most interesting stories of the night.

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Chelsea Manning Ends Hunger Strike; Army Agrees To Gender-Affirming Surgery

Manning, a transgender soldier imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified data to WikiLeaks, says the U.S. Army has agreed to allow her to get medical treatment for her gender dysphoria.

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