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Inside Verily: The First 'No Photoshop' Fashion Magazine
The founders of Verily have pledged not to use photoshop on their pages. They explain why we need more realistic beauty standards.
What 800 Undergrads Can Teach Us About Work, Parenting and Leaning In
In his new book, Baby Bust, Stew Friedman reveals some surprising changes in the way men and women view parenthood.
Stuff Mom Never Told You: Why 'Bossy' Is a Bad Word
In the final segment of their special four-part series, the gals of Stuff Mom Never Told You take on the word "bossy," and what it means to be a female boss.
The Secret to an Equal Marriage? Ask for What You Need.
At 31, Sharon Meers gave her soon-to-be-husband a typed up list of exactly what she needed to feel equal in a marriage. It worked.
The Women Take Over: Jezebel's Anna Holmes
The author of The Book of Jezebel talks feminism, female supportiveness and leaning in.
Stuff Mom Never Told You: Unbalancing Work-Life Balance
Lean In describes “having it all” as “perhaps the greatest trap ever set for women.” The gals of Stuff Mom Never Told You discuss.
180 Websites in 180 Days: How I Learned to Code
Who says girls can't code? Jennifer Dewalt, a fine artist, taught herself to code by building 180 websites in 180 days.
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The Nation That Elects The Most Women Is...
Rwanda. See how the world’s countries stack up when it comes to electing female leaders.
Rethinking “Women’s Work”
Images of tenacious, strong female loggers, welders, firefighters, miners and more challenging the idea of what we consider “women’s work.”
Empowering Women, One Ice Pick At A Time
Chicks with Picks gives women ice climbers a physical challenge with mental rewards.
LeanIn.Org and Getty Images Present: The Lean In Collection
Because you can't be what you can't see.
Sitting Tall: Letting Go of Ego to Get Ahead
"It's good to lean in. But we can also sit tall." Author (and competitive rower) Henriette Lazaridis Power on letting go of ego to get ahead.
How To Close The Gender Gap At Work? Strike A Pose.
Sally Kohn has a ritual: Minutes before she heads on set, she ducks into a hallway, spreads her feet, stands up perfectly straight and puts her hands on her hips, chin tilted up. She holds the pose for two full minutes. Then she walks on camera.
Trailblazing Women You May Not Know (But Should): Nichelle Nichols
Each week, the Lean In tumblr will spotlight women who made a lasting mark on the world — yet didn’t always end up in the history books. This week we celebrate Nichelle Nichols, barrier breaking actress.
