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Gloria Steinem and the ‘long, long, long’ feminist revolution
Politics

Gloria Steinem and the ‘long, long, long’ feminist revolution

On 10 July 1971, Gloria Steinem made one of the most significant speeches in recent history. Her Address to the Women of America signalled the ascent of feminism – but 50 years later she tells Laura Kelly why the fight for equality is far from over.

There’s no evidence women are worse with money. So how do we tackle the growing gender debt gap?
Vikki Brownridge

There’s no evidence women are worse with money. So how do we tackle the growing gender debt gap?

Ahead of International Women’s Day, StepChange boss Vikki Brownridge asks why the ‘gender debt gap’ exists, and what can we do to put an end to it? 

Women share harrowing accounts of painful NHS hysteroscopies: ‘I begged the doctor to stop’
Health

Women share harrowing accounts of painful NHS hysteroscopies: ‘I begged the doctor to stop’

This month, Big Issue revealed that thousands of NHS patients are facing excruciating outpatient hysteroscopies without adequate pain relief. The response from you has been overwhelming

Gender pain gap: Why women’s pain must be taken as seriously as men’s
Dr Amanda Williams

Gender pain gap: Why women’s pain must be taken as seriously as men’s

Women feel ‘violated and traumatised’ by painful hysteroscopies – and say the NHS misinformed them
Special report

Women feel ‘violated and traumatised’ by painful hysteroscopies – and say the NHS misinformed them

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Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost
Music

Tobias Forge explains the surprise influence of Eurovision on metal band Ghost

You don’t need a penis to be a music producer: the women breaking barriers
Music

You don’t need a penis to be a music producer: the women breaking barriers

Five of the worst sexist costumes on sale this Halloween
Culture

Five of the worst sexist costumes on sale this Halloween

‘209 Women’ celebrates 100 years since women could be elected to Parliament
Culture

‘209 Women’ celebrates 100 years since women could be elected to Parliament