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Jonna Mendez, former chief of disguise at the CIA, talked about her life and career overseas during the Cold War. This event was hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello talked about her life and career. When Dr. Novello was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990, she became the first woman and first H…

Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Kara Alaimo (Over the Influence and Cornell University professor Kate Manne (Unshrinking) discussed the pressures women and young girls face from soc…

Authors Nancy Pearcey (The Toxic War on Masculinity) and Christina Hoff Sommers (The War Against Boys) argued that males are falling behind in American society and discussed why this is happ…

African American Policy Forum co-founder Kimberle Crenshaw spoke about Black women’s stories of police violence and the #SayHerName campaign. The Philadelphia Free Library hosted this event.

Author Richard Reeves (Of Boys and Men), journalist Bari Weiss, and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens talked about the concept of masculinity in America and how it has changed over time…

Journalist Liza Mundy discussed the little-known history of the roles and impact of the women working in the CIA.

Gynecologist Jen Gunter looked at the myths and science behind menstruation and how it relates to women’s health. Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., hosted this event.

Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning runner Caster Semenya talked about her career and her lawsuit against the world track and field governing body for discrimination. This event was held at …

Actor Kevin Sorbo discussed his new Christian children’s book on masculinity as well as cancel culture in Hollywood. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and curr…

DePaul University’s Rachel Shteir talked about the life and activism of the late feminist writer Betty Friedan. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, held annually in Chicag…

Journalist Christina Lamb (Our Bodies, Their Battlefields) joined PEN Ukraine’s Tetyana Teren, Lviv Book Forum program director Sofia Cheliak, and human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk t…

Journalist Loren Grush detailed the history and experiences of the six women selected in 1978 to become America’s first female astronauts. She was interviewed by former NASA deputy administr…

Sara Petersen talked about the billion dollar industry behind the glorification of “ideal” motherhood on Instagram and other platforms. This event was part of the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest,…

Bloomberg News reporter Lauren Grush (The Six) and astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance (Starstruck) talked about the advancements of women in the fields of science and technology. This ev…

Historian Winifred Gallagher examined the role that women played in America’s westward expansion. This was a virtual event hosted by Smithsonian Associates.

Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani offered her thoughts on the future of women in the workforce. Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C., hosted this virtual program.

Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas.

Author Debby Applegate recounted the life of Jazz Age icon and notorious madam Polly Adler. This program took place at the American Library Association’s 2022 conference in Washington, D.C.

Jody Heymann, Aleta Sprague, and Amy Raub examined gaps in gender equality and discussed how to utilize more evidence-based solutions to close them. The Better Life Lab at New America in Was…