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Meet Karine Jean-Pierre, the new White House Press Secretary

Karine Jean-Pierre thought it was inconceivable that one day she’d stand up in front of the press and del...
Jun 21, 2022VIEW
Editors' PicksPolitics

Meet Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Next Supreme Court Justice

A former public defender and successful lawyer in private practice, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will brin...
Apr 14, 2022VIEW
Politics

Ending Violence against Women: A Human Rights Imperative

The world recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, ...
Nov 24, 2021VIEW
Politics

Blazing a Trail as the First Female Vice President of the United States: Kamala Harris

Kamala D. Harris broke barriers when she was inaugurated as Vice President of the United States on Januar...
Sep 14, 2021VIEW
Politics

Asian Americans in Politics

Asian Americans make up approximately 7 percent of the U.S. population, and they are gaining in political...
May 26, 2021VIEW
Editors' PicksPolitics

Meet the Woman Who Represents the United States in Trade

Katherine C. Tai, the new U.S. trade representative, brings a wealth of experience to the role, including...
May 21, 2021VIEW
Social Issues

Women Tackle Firefighting’s Risks and Rewards

Women are making major contributions to fire departments across the United States, achieving new mileston...
May 20, 2021VIEW
Editors' PicksScience & Technology

Exploring Science with a New Generation of Girls

From mountaintops to the depths of the seas, American women scientists are tackling global problems. I...
Mar 1, 2021VIEW
Arts & Culture

Black Artists Have Always Been an Essential Part of American Culture

Black women in the arts have long formed the backbone of America’s cultural landscape. As Americans we...
Feb 19, 2021VIEW
Business

These Women Entrepreneurs Spotted a Need — and Met It

Businesses owned by women make up 40 percent of all businesses in the United States, earning revenues of ...
Dec 8, 2020VIEW
Politics

Women Are a Crucial Part of the U.S. Military

Women play increasingly important roles in all branches of the U.S. military, with another milestone in 2...
Oct 7, 2020VIEW
Social Issues

An Inspiring Portrait, in Person or Online

A mural titled Our Story: Portraits of Change was recently displayed in Washington. The mosaic forms a po...
Oct 7, 2020VIEW
Social Issues

Want Peace and Security? Include Women in Leadership Roles.

Gender equality is a better predictor of a state’s peacefulness than gross domestic product, a recent Sta...
Aug 18, 2020VIEW
Science & Technology

NASA Schedules Its First Women-Only Spacewalk

U.S. space agency NASA will send astronauts Anne McClain, 39, and Christina Koch, 40, on NASA’s first wom...
Mar 21, 2019VIEW
Social Issues

Fostering Mindsets to Enable Women to Thrive in Their Careers: An Interview with Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Margot Carrington

On January 26, I attended a symposium held at the American Center Japan entitled “Sustainable Women’s Lea...
Apr 28, 2017VIEW
Social IssuesScience & Technology

Meet the 1st African-American Crew Member on the Space Station

Jeanette Epps will board the International Space Station in May 2018 as the first African-American crew m...
Feb 1, 2017VIEW
Diplomat's VoiceEducation & Study AbroadU.S.-Japan Relations

Tsuda College – An Extraordinary Symbol of U.S.-Japan Friendship

There are so many touchstones of U.S.–Japan friendship throughout our common history, but I was especiall...
Jan 4, 2017VIEW
BusinessEducation & Study AbroadU.S.-Japan Relations

TOMODACHI and MetLife Team Up to Develop Next Generation of Female Leaders

The TOMODACHI Initiative, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, launched the TOMODACHI MetLife ...
Jun 22, 2015VIEW
BusinessSocial Issues

Advice for Businesswomen: The Good and the Bad

The original English article is on the State Department website "Share America": https://share.america.go...
Mar 27, 2015VIEW

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