The Women's Network

This spring semester, I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to intern with Alicia Gibson for Minneapolis City Council Ward 10. As a...

These past few weeks have been overwhelming, to say the least, and I have been struggling to make time to take care of myself. I started...

Asian American hate crimes, harassment, and discrimination have increased significantly in the past couple of months, especially because...

It is well known by now that the Asian community in the United States, and in the West in general, is not a monolith. There are so many...

I was first introduced to borderline personality disorder during therapy. My therapist said something along the lines of, I can’t...

As someone who has struggled with mental health issues for my whole life, I know how necessary it is to prioritize our own wellness...

When we think of ADHD and the preconceptions we hold about the mental illness, we tend to think of restless and hyper young boys who are...

Since last March, the world has managed to conduct every interaction from college lectures to divorce proceedings in a virtual space. The...

On the surface, it seems like fashion and politics are in two different realms when it comes to culture and influence. In reality,...

In recent years, consumers have started demanding discounted clothes, often in bulk, to keep up with the latest trends. This has led to...

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Violence, Rape 47 years after Roe v. Wade abolished abortion bans in the United States, it is sobering to come to...

Going to the gynecologist is an uncomfortable experience for many women. Often, it can feel violating as some of the most private aspects...

With the continued advocacy for reproductive rights in the United States today, I think it is important to address the history of the...

According to the Institute of Medicine, birth control improves the health of both women and their families. An increased access to birth...

This week, the New York Times released the jaw-dropping documentary, "Framing Britney Spears," which dives into the relentless backlash...

Serena Williams holds the number one spot in women’s single tennis. She has won the second highest number of Grand Slam singles titles of...

Amanda Gorman delivered a propulsive verse at the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris last month. Donning a statement yellow...

Often referred to as the “greatest gymnast of our generation,” the five-time all-around world champion, Simone Biles is a powerhouse....

We’ve all heard the old saying that a picture speaks a thousand words. However, words can paint pictures that ignite something in...

Jojo Siwa made her debut in 2013 on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and immediately became a reality TV personality, known for wearing...

The dazzling Houston-based rapper Megan Thee Stallion is the cultural powerhouse perfectly situated for the moment. The pandemic that...

President elect Biden is assembling his team of liberal economic advisors amidst the backdrop of an alarmingly high rate of unemployment...

“Budgets are not abstractions. They are a reflection of our values. They touch our lives in profound ways. And sometimes they make all...

Two weeks ago, president-elect Biden and VP Harris announced their all-female, including women of color, communications team. This...

President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to appoint Avril Haines to the position of Director of National Intelligence is historic - and not...

Despite a rocky start for the president-elect, Biden continues with his cabinet picks: let’s see what his choice for the Center for...

The tides are turning in the lingerie market, and prospects are dim for companies that aren’t prioritizing body positivity. Before, the...

Most people have seen some part of at least one reality television show. Some of the popular ones include The Bachelor, Keeping up With...

As much as many of us love the show, including myself, it’s important to discuss the ways in which sitcoms like New Girl portray women in...

Whimsical and fantasy-like, the Manic Pixie Dream Girl (MPDG) character type in TV shows and movies knows how to live life to the...

At TWN-UMN’s first networking event over Zoom, we got to hear from several powerful women that work for Amazon. During the event, the...

You have completed the interview process. It has gone well. You receive an offer - maybe you’re on zoom, maybe you’re in the office,...

After 2018, an important and necessary buzz erupted about male allies in the position to help elevate the women in their professional...

Women who are getting ready to enter the workforce or have already entered it are all too familiar with the phrase “having it all.”...

It’s important to understand the normalcy of part-time jobs at food joints and grocery stores as you navigate finding the career path...

On October 20th at 8:00 AM, my mother started to experience symptoms of a heart attack. Despite the persistent symptoms, my mother...

I don't think I’m alone in cringing slightly when I put on a pair of tight-fitting pants or a dress that leaves little about my tummy to...

Overview of Women’s Health in the U.S. The state of women’s health in the United States is much worse than one would expect. The...

So many Black women, with their breadth of personal experience and expertise, drive the fight for reproductive rights and health...

It’s important to understand the impact exercising naturally has on our bodies—and how it impacts our mentality as well. Getting the...

After the results of a historic election and with Thanksgiving coming up it is important to be aware of how you approach conversations...

A celebration of female leaders around the world and their efforts to mitigate the COVID – 19 pandemic I often joke about rowing a boat...

On November 13th, TWN-UMN's trip coordinator Carolyn Christofferson held the long-awaited networking event she had been planning for...

When we think about professionalism in the workplace, we often tend to think about a certain image. This image is that of a professional...

In an already male-dominated field, female journalists face increased scrutiny under the Trump administration. The media industry has...