Sparks Debate Gender

Julia Roberts ad sparks debate about gender gap, voting in marriages

A pro-Harris campaign ad encouraging women to break with their Trump-supporting partners at the ballot box is striking a nerve amid signs of a growing national gender gap in the high-stakes ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Airport sparks debate with introduction of 'hug time' limit

An airport in New Zealand is asking travelers to limit their "hug times" in order to reduce congestion.

How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Birthrates in Africa

The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are ...

World - The New York Times - October 21

Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa

A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.

Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate

The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Vance addresses gender gap indicated by election polls

Addressing the potentially historic gender gap in public polling between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for the first time, Ohio Senator JD Vance pitched the Republican ticket to an audience of ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Here’s Why the Gender Pay Gap Is Getting Wider

Reversing a 20-year trend, the gap between men’s and women’s wages increased in 2023.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Why Gender May Be the Defining Issue of the Election

The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Harris-Trump support virtually split by gender: Poll

A new survey found that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are split by gender. Harris earns 55 percent of her support from women voters while Trump earns 54 percent support from men, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Pope urged at LGBTQ meeting to reverse church ban on gender-affirming care

Pope Francis faced calls to overturn the Catholic Church’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people when he held talks with LGBTQ activists at the Vatican.

Focus on Impact, Not Gender in Our 60 Percent Female C-Suite

The real story is the power of intentional diversity and how we shattered tech stereotypes.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years

Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.

The Evidence for a Big Youth Gender Gap and a Right Turn for Young Men

Young men are much more Republican than young women, the best data suggests, and may wind up backing Donald Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Harris says gender-affirming care decisions should be left to doctors and patients

Vice President Harris on Tuesday said decisions on gender-affirming care should be left to doctors and their patients in an interview with NBC News. The vice president said “we should follow the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

Even with a record fifth of all election candidates being women, political parties in Japan are struggling to address the country’s gender gap in politics.

Rape centre breaks away from charity in row over gender

The centre in Glasgow said it only wanted to employ women, but this was "at odds" with Rape Crisis Scotland.

'Bro culture': how gender is defining the US election – video

Why is Donald Trump's brand of rightwing politics so appealing to white male voters? Is Kamala Harris struggling to gain their support because of sexism, or do some men just feel unheard and ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

New poll finds gender divide among young voters

A new NBC News Stay Tuned Gen Z Poll finds that young women say they'll vote for Vice President Kamala Harris by a wide margin, while young men are almost evenly divided in their support of the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Gender gap grows between voters in race for the White House

A 30-point gender gap separates women and men voters in the 2024 election, with abortion access among the top issues influencing voter positions. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Gender gap among young voters doubles since spring

The gender gap among youth supporters of Vice President Harris and former President Trump more than doubled since the spring, a Harvard Institute of Politics youth poll found. The survey found that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Beyoncé brings star power as Kamala Harris touts ‘freedom’ in Texas

Vice-president seeks to energise women voters as White House race against Donald Trump tightens

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Even if Harris isn't talking about gender, everyone else is

Gender remains an inescapable part of the election, the topic underlying much of the race — even if Kamala Harris isn't leaning into how she would make history.

Early voting is surging across the U.S. Explore the data.

Early voting has begun in states across the country where voters are able to cast their ballots either in person or via mail.

Sarah Palin suggests gender not a 'big darn deal' in 2024 election

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) suggested Wednesday that gender is no longer a “big darn deal” as the race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump winds down. “I personally ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Harris and Trump Trade Gender Attacks as He Floats RFK Jr. for ‘Women’s Health’

Kamala Harris and her team seized on Donald Trump’s latest comments about women, including a statement that under him, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would work on “women’s health.” The Trump team lashed ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Analyzing the 2024 gender divide and Trump's approach to women voters

Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign seized on former President Donald Trump's comments saying he'll protect women whether they "like it or not." Politics reporter at Semafor Shelby ...

German law easing gender, first name changes takes effect

World - Yahoo News - 17 hours ago

Video of violent arrest in Phoenix sparks outrage

Police body camera video of the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, has sparked outrage among civil rights and disability advocates. McAlpin was repeatedly ...

Outside the Office, Sparks Fly Between Colleagues

Taylor Burt was working at BarkBox, surrounded by adorable dogs, when she found herself distracted by someone she thought was even cuter: Mayank Shah.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Jets fail to spark as Rodgers admits energy 'flat'

The addition of Davante Adams was supposed to provide a spark and galvanize the Jets offense. Instead, they managed only two touchdowns and were shut out in the second half of a 37-15 loss to ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability

A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsibly

World - Financial Times - October 23

Video of singer's alleged torture sparks Cameroon outrage

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Ex-Oilers Enforcer Tries To Spark New Team

The former Edmonton Oilers power forward fought the same player that Darnell Nurse did a few games ago.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4

Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

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