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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

She thought it was a cute outfit. They thought it was an invitation. Read the full comic by @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social: www.thepersistent.com/what-i-was-w...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

She thought it was a cute outfit. They thought it was an invitation. Read the full comic by @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social: www.thepersistent.com/what-i-was-w...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

She thought it was a cute outfit. They thought it was an invitation. Read the full comic by @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social: www.thepersistent.com/what-i-was-w...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

On Wednesday, June 24th, join WICMAS and The Persistent for an intimate virtual conversation featuring @francescadonner.bsky.social and Jess Weiner.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

She thought it was a cute outfit. They thought it was an invitation. Read the full comic by @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social: www.thepersistent.com/what-i-was-w...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A new wave of menopause-related research is revealing just how much menopause can affect women's working lives. And it's not all bad. Read the full comic by @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social - www.thepersistent.com/are-you-a-wo...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Actually we didn't win a Webby... We won TWO Webbys! Thanks so much to The Webbys for awarding The Persistent with the award for Best Independent Publisher, and thanks to all of YOU for voting for us for the People's Voice Winner in the same category!

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Ambition: It's a taboo topic for women. But why? Career and leadership coach Phoebe Gavin encourages you to ask yourself what ambition means to you, as well as why you define it that way.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

📢 VOTE FOR THE PERSISTENT IN THE WEBBYS! We've been nominated for Best Independent Publisher at The Webby Awards this year, and need your vote to win the People's Voice award!

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

It's time to explore how to (re)discover who you are outside of work. Career coach Phoebe Gavin will join us to discuss “identity enmeshment," the idea that you are your job and your job is you, on Friday, March 27th, at 11 PM ET. Register and submit your questions: events.zoom.us/ev/Al20-sgzU...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Book clubs are a contentious subject for readers everywhere. @josiecox.bsky.social and @kathleenedavis.bsky.social tackle it in this clip from "And Another Thing: The Best Books We Read This Year," December's iteration of our monthly live convo between editors of The Persistent.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🗣️ You're invited to "And Another Thing: The Best Books We Read This Year," a live conversation between Josie Cox, Kathleen Davis, Paula Derrow and Francesca Donner. 📆 When: Thursday, December 11, 12 PM ET

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #givingtuesday, take a break from consumerism to donate to charities that uplift women and girls.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The work day should be over when the work day should be over, author Melissa Panzer decrees. Enough with the 8 PM meetings already! This is a snippet of a live conversation about fixing work; stay tuned for an announcement about our next live convo!

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

If you’re feeling a little bleurgh today, this is for you. From long walks in the woods to podcasts that make us laugh and comfort movies and homemade bath salts, we’re here to help you take it easy.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Maybe you had a wild Friendsgiving and you’re nursing a hangover. Maybe you hosted all of your in-laws and you are ready to spend a day in bed recovering. Maybe you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving at all but the world is weighing on you.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

"Wicked: For Good" may have mixed reviews, but the movie's box office success shows that audiences are drawn to the women at the center of the story, both on and off the screen.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

If you only focus on your short-term goals, you’ll burn out, Ruchika T. Malhotra says in this clip from this month’s live convo, We Need to Talk About Fixing Work. Make time to rest and reset to achieve your longer-term ambitions.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Ahead of Thanksgiving, this week's edition of You Might Like is about cooking and sharing meals and what happens when we come together at the table.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Does being ambitious have to come at someone else's expense? Or can we change the way we view ambition to include everyone in the rise to the top?

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Why do we keep going back to breakup songs — even when our heartbreak has subsided? Because, silly, we can't resist! It's impossible to say who is the mother of the modern breakup album, though a shortlist would have to include Aretha Franklin.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

"How will I get someone to listen to my story?" Pamela Redmond said in conversation with The Persistent editor Paula Derrow. "And kind of as a joke, I thought, well, I could take my clothes off! And immediately, I knew it was a great idea." buff.ly/Oh2bZg9

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Sometimes, a woman has to do something drastic to get the notice she deserves. For "Younger" author Pamela Redmond, that meant getting on fully naked on stage in front of an audience. buff.ly/Oh2bZg9

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

The past month has shown just how many people in the U.S. are struggling with food insecurity. If you're in a position to help do something about our appalling food inequality, we've put together a list of four hunger-relief organizations that could use your time and money: buff.ly/XVIX1Ok

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Here’s what we remember; comment below your favorite ‘90s memories! buff.ly/8sJElN3

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Gen Z has fully embraced '90s trends and so are we. So, grab a baby doll dress and some combat boots and let's party like it’s 1995! 🪩 buff.ly/8sJElN3

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

In a moment when inequality yawns, institutions buckle, and the narratives that once held Americans together feel threadbare, @josiecox.bsky.social has been looking to history for steadier ground. buff.ly/ljtNIVL

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

What would happen if we focused on raising everybody up instead of rewarding competition and even aggression? @francescadonner.bsky.social, Ruchika T. Malhotra, and Melissa Panzer discuss what needs to be done to fix work on Friday at 12 PM ET. Register for free: buff.ly/y7CYVay

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Shirley Djukurnã Krenak won't be at COP30 in part because she's busy, in part because she isn’t convinced these COP meetings work. buff.ly/d5YV8kr

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Shirley Djukurnã Krenak, an environmental activist and leader of the Krenak Indigenous people, has dedicated her life to protecting the environment, often at huge personal risk. But she won’t be attending this year’s COP, despite the invitation. buff.ly/d5YV8kr

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Women tend to internalize failure. Men externalize it. We have been socialized this way. The self-blame doubles down in motherhood. It's nearly impossible to avoid and it’s easy to exploit. buff.ly/hsd8LI5

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

On the heels of U.S. Election Day, we're sharing our recommendations around women and politics: Organizations, books, podcasts and Substacks, even pins and T-shirts that celebrate our hard-earned right to vote, plus a little escapism TV along the way. buff.ly/7BjiAHA

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Nancy Pelosi, a political giant who served as the first and so far only female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced yesterday that she will not be seeking re-election to Congress at the end of her term in January 2027. buff.ly/ccYXaf2

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Can we focus on raising everybody up instead of just ourselves? On November 14th at 12 PM ET, Francesca Donner will be joined by podcast host Melissa Panzer and author Ruchika T. Malhotra to discuss how we can fix work, and how we can get there. buff.ly/lpBgtCu

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Ambition, good. Burnout, bad. Drive, good. Aggression, bad. We are raised to believe that if you work hard you’ll get ahead, but workplaces aren’t meritocracies. Often we find ourselves working in an environment that rewards the greediest and most aggressive. buff.ly/lpBgtCu

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

"You are so cute." "I don't invest in mothers." "I'm shocked you've made it this far." "Why don’t you step down?” buff.ly/YsaqB63

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

On the day of the NYC Marathon, one of our favorites from Josie Cox: At just 25, I considered running a marathon proof of health: a benchmark in my ongoing eating disorder recovery. Over the years I’ve learned the power of moderation. These days, I force myself to run a bit less. buff.ly/qyUVvID

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Here's her list of directors who she'd like to see adapt "Frankenstein" in the vein of Mary Shelley's original manuscript. Which of these women would you want to see work on a future "Frankenstein" movie? buff.ly/LeEegLe

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Psychotherapist Nina Jane Patel discovered this herself when she decided to try Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse Horizon Worlds. Almost instantly, a group of male avatars cornered her to sexually harrass her. The kind of behavior experienced by Patel now has a name: “meta rape.” buff.ly/2Fp7CUk

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

From biased chatbots to sexist and aggressive avatars, AI already comprises a whole set of tools capable of harassing and harming women. buff.ly/2Fp7CUk

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Next week’s editors’ chat will feature @josiecox.bsky.social and @kathleenedavis.bsky.social talking live about all things hustle culture and burnout. Paid subscribers can join us on October 30th at 12 PM EST to be part of this conversation. You can upgrade and sign up here: buff.ly/8d0XvQv

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

When the first excavator struck the East Wing of the White House this week, it didn't just destroy the architecture. It also began to demolish the legacy of First Ladies throughout the decades. We break down the construction project: www.thepersistent.com/white-house-...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

The wedding of Jeff Bezos to Lauren Sánchez is estimated to have cost a cool $45 to $55M. Denouncing billionaire excess seems par for the course, but the criticism Sánchez is being hit with is distinctly more personal. @hollybaxter.bsky.social takes a look. www.thepersistent.com/jeff-bezos-l...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The average wedding in the U.S. now costs a cool $36,000. But @dcopaken.bsky.social discovered that embracing DIY elements for her daughter's wedding not only kept costs down—it brought communities together. www.thepersistent.com/how-to-diy-a...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

American mothers are not ok: a new study shows their mental health has declined precipitously. Knowing that is sort of helpful, says @josiecox.bsky.social: "As I sifted through these depressing findings, I also felt oddly comforted," she writes. www.thepersistent.com/mothers-ment...

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

“The recent pregnancy of Mummy Pig—who, let me be clear, is a cartoon character—has been so hard to stomach,” writes Gabrielle Griffith. Read Gabriella’s take on the arrival of Peppa Pig’s sister, including the gender reveal and its coverage in the news. buff.ly/OSnwDFZ

Peppa Pig and her family, including her new baby sister.

White text on black background: For many people, pregnancy announcements are a joyous thing, but when you're struggling to conceive, they really are not. The news that Mummy Pig was pregnant and had given birth to a baby, Evie, was not unanimously celebrated.

"Triggered AF by a cartoon pig," responded one person on Instagram when Gabriella Griffith asked how people felt about the birth of Baby Evie. "I wanted them turned into sausages!" fumed another.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Photographer Nancy Borowick spent years documenting the effects of grief. Now, she turns her lens to stillbirth and its effect on the women who lose their babies. Read her Q&A with @josiecox.bsky.social and see more of her extraordinary photos here. buff.ly/4FXLbdt

Photo of woman holding branches next to photo of rings that say Naomi, Charlie, and Tessa.

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

In order for Katy Perry to actually have been part of the first ever all-female crew in space, she would have had to time travel back to the year 1963. Why can't we remember women in history? New from @josiecox.bsky.social: buff.ly/cdXzb71

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The Persistent @thepersistent.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

A new report from the National Women’s Law Center has shown women and people of color account for a majority of the federal workers who have been laid off as a result of the sweeping budget cuts ordered by the Trump administration, reports @josiecox.bsky.social: buff.ly/Wqv1a1p

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