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Sandberg v. Finerman: Which Career Building Rules Should you Follow?

Hedge-fund manager Karen Finerman adds her voice to the women and work-life balance debate-- and like Sheryl Sandberg focuses on what women do to themselves. Yet, one young woman new to the work force weighs in and finds it all a bit confusing.

Single Women Learn to Shoot a Gun, Advises 'Armed Citizen'

To help stop violence against women, Texas group says its program is helping "vulnerable single women and mothers" with free guns and training despite studies that find women are less safe with guns in the home.

Joss Whedon To Hollywood: Where are Female Superheroes?

Movie director Joss Whedon is a fan of strong female characters. Whether or not you grew up watching the TV series, "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer," the child of a feminist likes to cast strong women.

Why Don't Young Women Lean Into Elected Office

by Bianca Capone

This month, a member of Congress called nation-wide attention to the problem that 1 in 5 female military service members experience unwanted sexual contact.

How to Go Further: An Interview With the Intern Queen

by Rhonesha Byng