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Diary of a High School Lean In Circle
High school senior Jing Qu explains why she started a consciousness-raising group on campus.
Gender Bias and the Fight for Equal Pay
Sheryl Sandberg examines how stereotypes undermine the fight for equal pay.
‘We Leaned Into Our Marriage’
eBay CEO John Donahoe, and his wife, Eileen, on the 5 things that make their partnership work.
Letters from Dad
To celebrate Father’s Day, Lean In and TIME asked famous dads to write open letters to their daughters.
What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?
We asked a dozen women in and around New York City to answer that question. Now we want to hear from you.
When Academic Studies Don't Translate
One of the most insidious ways that a society perpetuates inequality is to convince ourselves that the people who don’t have power actually don’t want it. This is the exact conclusion that many people are coming to after reading “When Leaning In Doesn’t Pay Off,” an...
How to Make a Resume Shine When Re-Entering the Workforce
Looking to re-enter the workforce? Use these tips to create a resume that highlights your expertise and skillset.
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Boston aims to be first to erase gender wage gap
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino plans to announce an ambitious initiative on Thursday, when he rolls out a compact signed by 38 employers that have committed to ending pay disparities. By the end of the year, he hopes to have at least 50 companies dedicated to learning the causes of the wage gap, putting measures in place to equalize pay, and participating in a biennial review of their progress.
Trailblazing Women You May Not Know (But Should): Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin
Each week, the Lean In tumblr will spotlight women who made a lasting mark on the world — yet didn’t end up in the history books. This week we celebrate Claudette Colvin, the first African American woman to refuse to move to the back of a bus, nine months before Rosa Parks.
An Apology to My Future Daughter
Dear daughter, I apologize that I’m going to have to lie to you. I’m afraid there is a 99.99% chance you won’t grow up to be a princess. I’m afraid I would rather you become an engineer.
10 Great Google Doodles Celebrating Women
Google went glam today to celebrate costume designer Edith Head’s 116th birthday. Here are 9 other ladies who have been doodled.
This Brilliant 12-Year-Old Mexican Girl Is Touted as 'Next Steve Jobs'
Seventh grader Paloma Noyola Bueno lives next to a garbage dump in Mexico. Last year she had the top math score in the country.
Proud Dad of Two Geek Girls
"My girl is no princess. She doesn't need to be rescued. She is the hero of her story. And no one better forget it."
I Am Woman, Watch Me Hack
How do you persuade young women to enter one of the most lucrative, flexible fields in the economy? Create a TV show.
