
VA's work to end veteran homelessness is working. Advocates hope efforts could work for civilians too.
In late January, groups of volunteers around the country set out on foot and in vehicles in search of individuals experiencing homelessness.
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A rebooted community solar program provides support for for lower-income Minnesotans
A new state law is ushering in several changes to the state’s community solar program, with developers seeing new rules and requirements, as well as new opportunities.
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New 'Barbie' concert experience, led by women of color, to start national tour this summer
“Barbie The Movie: In Concert” — led by an all women, majority women-of-color orchestra — will kick off its summer tour on July 2 and travel to 37 cities across the U.S.
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Minnesota's new woman-owned bar exclusively caters to women's sports — and its fans
A Bar of Their Own is the latest in an emerging trend of women's sports bars across the U.S. and is the first of its kind in the Midwest.
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Meet 16 women abolitionists you probably never learned about in school
At a time when women were expected to sit in the background, these heroes shattered those restrictions, bravely and unapologetically standing up for what they believed in.
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These are the 'climate grannies' — and they'll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.
They have the generational wisdom, environmental activism experience, free time — and they're not afraid of getting arrested.
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England's first female professional astronomer was largely ignored for two centuries — but is finally gaining name recognition today
Caroline Herschel, the first English professional female astronomer, made contributions to astronomy that are still important to the field today. But even many astronomers may not recognize her name.
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Meet the forgotten deaf women who fought for the right to vote
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay, and lack of recognition, countless deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including for the right to vote.
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Join this Wikipedia 'Edit-a-thon' to celebrate Women's History Month right from your couch
The Smithsonian American Women’s History museum is addressing Wikipedia's gender gap by hosting a free "Wikipedia Edit-a-thon" to create and edit articles about inspiring women.
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This congressman is hosting a music festival with MUNA, Lin-Manuel Miranda to raise funds for equal rights
MUNA, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other big names will join forces in Orlando on March 2 to help raise funds for social justice advocacy organizations.
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Jon Stewart helps raise $25k for animal shelter after heartfelt tribute to beloved dog Dipper on 'The Daily Show'
After a heartfelt tribute to his late dog, Dipper, Jon Stewart inspired hundreds to donate to a New York City animal shelter.
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