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What To Do If You're Harassed At Work — And HR Isn't Helping
All your options, whether you're discriminated against for your sex, race, religion, age, or disability.
Nov 2, 2017
Here's How Sexual Harassment Settlements Really Work
Victims can get pay-outs if they agree to settle, but here's what terms they might have to agree to.
Nov 2, 2017
She Reported Harassment to HR — But She Didn't Get Any Help
Nov 1, 2017
"Russian Leo" Thinks It's Time for Leonardo DiCaprio to Settle Down
"Neither of us is married. I don't really know how he feels about family or what it means to him."
Dec 5, 2016
Can Trans Girls Be Sorority Girls?
There are 26 major national sororities in the U.S. Only three have formal, public policies stating they are inclusive of transgender women.
Oct 17, 2016
Kristen Bell on Bad Moms, Mom Shamers, and the Myth of the Perfect Mother
"We have a rule in our house where if it's not going to result in a hospital trip, you're allowed to try it."
Jul 27, 2016
Trans Actors and Hollywood Insiders Discuss the Complicated Reality of Trans Casting
Should trans roles always go to trans actors? And are trans actors still being pigeonholed as damaged characters? A conversation.
Oct 19, 2015
20 Things No One Tells You About Giving Birth
Let's just say ... you're not going home in your own underwear.
Apr 22, 2014
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Downton Abbey's Lady Edith to Enter Feminist Vixen Phase
Downton Abbey's nerdiest sister is now a single reporter in the city entangled in a complicated romance with a big shot. So, basically, she's the Carrie Bradshaw of 1920's London.
Oct 2, 2013
40 Days of Dating Couple Endorse Lizzy Caplan, Paul Bettany for Movie Version
Plus: He's sort of jealous she has a boyfriend now.
Sep 25, 2013
Joanna Coles and Sheryl Sandberg Text About Working Mom Emergencies
They've bonded over executive leadership—and their children's lice.
Sep 24, 2013
Ireland Votes to Allow Abortion for First Time in History
Ireland will legally allow abortion—in the event that the mother's life is at risk.
Jul 12, 2013
How Maryland Is Making Abortion Safer, Without Texas Extremism
If regulating abortion is really about women's health—not political agenda—it looks like Maryland is on to something.
Jul 11, 2013
A #FeministArmy Is Rallying at the Texas Capitol
Jul 1, 2013
Meet the Men Who Want to Take Away Your Reproductive Rights
Jun 18, 2013
Inside Amy Schumer: Realer Than Real Sex
With a show full of wet nut contests, one-night stands and sexts, the Comedy Central darling says: "I'm not trying to shove the fact that I'm a chick under the table."
Apr 29, 2013
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Meet 42 Star and Tender Old-School Romantic, Andre Holland
Apr 12, 2013
Sexiest President Ever: Scandal's Tony Goldwyn On "Outrageously Pornographic" Fan Tweets and Marrying Liv
Mar 27, 2013
Arkansas: Now Home to the Strictest Abortion Law in America
Mar 6, 2013
Minka Kelly's Biggest Turn On? An Open Heart.
The red-hot actress opens up about what she finds sexy ahead of Valentine's Day—and walking in a New York Fashion Week show with plenty of heart.
Feb 6, 2013
Vampire Diaries Star Kat Graham's Secret to Badassery
Jan 30, 2013
The Booth is Back: Jorma Taccone onReturning to Girls, the Starfish Sex Position
Cocky Girls character Booth Jonathan claimed he was "a real man" who knew "how to do things." Turns out: Not so much! Jorma talks to Cosmopolitan.com about finally doing it.
Jan 28, 2013
Michael B. Jordan on Friday Night Lights, Sundance, and Role Model Ryan Gosling
Michael B. Jordan visited Cosmopolitan recently, and mini freakouts ensued office-wide.
Dec 18, 2012
Meet The Carrie Diaries Star Ellen Wong
Before Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte, there was Mouse. Sex and the City fans, meet Carrie Bradshaw's high school BFF, a sweet nerd (with a sexy side!) played by Ellen Wong in The Carrie Diaries, the Sex prequel set in the crazy 80's, premiering Jan. 14 on the CW. Ellen, 27, gave Cosmopolitan.com the scoop on her character, her career dreams, and uh, losing her virginity on-screen.
Dec 3, 2012
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