Update: Democrat Sarah McBride has won a Delaware State Senate seat on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking openly trans politician in the country. This story was originally published on 28th October 2020, at 14:30pm. Sarah McBride has a vivid memory: She is standing on the floor of the Delaware State […]
Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I currently work as an Events Manager. As […]
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3. (Photo by Chip […]
US President Donald Trump arrives for a Make America Great rally at Dubuque Regional Airport on November 1, 2020, in Dubuque, Iowa. – Donald Trump vowed to again defy the polls as he sprinted through five swing states in a blitz of campaigning against Joe Biden with just two days […]
I grew up in Mexico, in the northern state of Tamaulipas, until I was 12 years old. Although I was born in Houston, Texas, it was important to my parents that I learn Spanish, which is why they moved us back to Mexico. They also wanted me to connect with […]
THE VILLAGES, FL – OCTOBER 23: Supporters of Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden rally during President Donald Trump’s campaign stop at The Villages Polo Club on October 23, 2020 in The Villages, Florida. Supporters gather to help increase voter turn out in a heavily Republican voter district. (Photo by Octavio […]
A little over a month ago, my boyfriend returned from work early in tears. He sat me down in our living room to tell me something I already knew – he had depression. For the first time since his mood had swooped to a dark place mid-lockdown, he was using […]
According to a study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, film criticism is a field overwhelmingly dominated by (surprise, surprise) white men. Not anymore. In Refinery29’s series, Writing Critics’ Wrongs, our woman movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for […]
In the last six months, a trend has emerged: The wardrobes of Washington, D.C.’s most powerful women are inspiring the type of frenzied fashion interest that was previously reserved for celebrities or style influencers. After Kamala Harris wore Timberland boots (with pearls!), search for the shoes increased 376% week-on-week according […]
Lip treatments are big business in the beauty industry. From lip filler to lip threading, countless brands and aestheticians have shown us how we can plump, smooth and hydrate our lips. But recently, a new treatment has emerged which specifically targets women of colour. Enter: lip lightening. What is lip […]
