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The Only Woman in the Room

What it’s like to be outnumbered, and what we can do about it.

On Being a Woman in Farming

On Being a Woman in Farming

Robert Sinskey Vineyards’ head farmer talks about her job, her gender, and the challenges each present.
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nopalize
Apr 4, 2014

Fighting For the Only Woman in the Room

Why equality in competition is all I want. 
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Chelsea Rennhoff
Apr 3, 2014
What it’s Like to Be the Only Female Comedian in the Room

What it’s Like to Be the Only Female Comedian in the Room

Amy York Rubin on identity expectations, striking out on her own, and the gender politics of comedy. 
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Fruzsina Eördögh
Mar 25, 2014
Women Are Taking Back Beer

Women Are Taking Back Beer

Ladies used to dominate the beer brewing game — then men stole it away
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Erin Biba
Feb 26, 2014
The Lego Movie with a Feminist Aftertaste

The Lego Movie with a Feminist Aftertaste

A cleverly hilarious film, yet am I seeing sexism everywhere?
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Denzil
Feb 22, 2014
The Only Girl on the Field

The Only Girl on the Field

How baseball broke my heart…and then restored it.
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Zina Jayne
Feb 18, 2014

Man on the Metro: A Valentine’s Day Love Story

& Craigslist Missed Connection
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Ilana Belfer
Feb 14, 2014
Nina Totenberg: What It Was Like To Be the Only Woman In the Newsroom

Nina Totenberg: What It Was Like To Be the Only Woman In the Newsroom

“It’s really simple. They just ignored me”
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Adrienne LaFrance
Feb 13, 2014
The Year I Didn’t Retweet Men

The Year I Didn’t Retweet Men

Being mindful about whose voices I amplify.
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Anil Dash
Feb 12, 2014
This Is What It’s Like To Be a Woman at a Bitcoin Meet-up

This Is What It’s Like To Be a Woman at a Bitcoin Meet-up

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Arianna Simpson
Feb 6, 2014
What It’s Like to Be a Queen Bee

What It’s Like to Be a Queen Bee

Being ruler of the hive is not as glamorous as it sounds.
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Alexandra Ossola
Feb 5, 2014
What It’s Like To Be The Only Female Electronic Engineering Student in the Room

What It’s Like To Be The Only Female Electronic Engineering Student in the Room

How I learned to move beyond anxiety, nervousness, and self-doubt.
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keliani
Jan 28, 2014
Meet Kayla Iacovino, Volcanologist

Meet Kayla Iacovino, Volcanologist

What it’s like to be the only female volcano-scientist trekking through North Korea.
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By Erin Biba
Jan 23, 2014
The Only Girl in the Skate Park

The Only Girl in the Skate Park

What it was like skating with the boys
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Gabrielle Motola
Jan 22, 2014
I’m a Girl and I Want the Boy Toy

I’m a Girl and I Want the Boy Toy

Exploring the Happy Meal gender gap
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Elly Vila Dominicis
Jan 19, 2014
Alone in the Valley

Alone in the Valley

On being one of the only women in Silicon Valley since the 1980s.
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By Ellen Leanse
Jan 17, 2014
What It’s Like To Be The Only Asian-American Woman in the U.S. Senate

What It’s Like To Be The Only Asian-American Woman in the U.S. Senate

A conversation with Mazie Hirono.
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Adrienne LaFrance
Jan 12, 2014
Call for Submissions

Call for Submissions

What’s it like to be the only woman in the room? 
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Adrienne LaFrance
Jan 7, 2014
Alone in a Room Full of Science Writers

Alone in a Room Full of Science Writers

On being the only Indian woman at a science writers’ conference.
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apoorva mandavilli
Nov 8, 2013
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