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She’s a doctor. She’s taking over Planned Parenthood. And she’s ready to fight.
With Leana Wen at the helm, what’s next for the organization?
October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018
This American woman broke a two-decade-old cycling speed record
Denise Mueller-Korenek pedaled 183.9 mph on a bike
September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018
Isabella L. Karle, chemist who helped reveal structure of molecules, dies at 95
She made incredible advances in science
October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017
Rep. Lois Frankel grew up in the 1950s. She’s resisted ‘pink and blue’ stereotypes ever since.
She came of age as the women’s movement heated up
August 16, 2017
August 16, 2017
A transgender candidate takes on Virginia’s ‘minister of private parts’
PERSPECTIVE | She doesn’t shy away from her identity