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Nancy Hopkins from the film Picture a Scientist

‘Picture a Scientist’ screening discusses women’s obstacles in STEM careers

Caroline Bowden April 22, 2021
The panel includes topics of sexual harassment and assault and promotes a support network for women in STEM.
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Moving Forward: COVID-19 reignites religious faith in United States

Divya Sood March 30, 2021
The pandemic saw an uptick in religious faith, but it’s unclear if it will be unifying or divisive.
artwork by margaret rigg on a laptop screen

STH presents Margaret Rigg art collection, reminder that art perseveres through difficult times

Molly Farrar March 29, 2021
STH displays Margaret Rigg’s work, a blend of art and theology, online and in-person this Spring.
“9to5: The Story of a Movement,” a documentary focused on women’s activism in the 1970s, screened Wednesday and Thursday in Emerson College’s Bright Lights Film Series. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Activists talk origins of women’s movement in ’70s Boston after doc screening

Molly Farrar February 1, 2021
The 2020 documentary “9to5: The Story of a Movement" — directed by Oscar-winning duo Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar — highlighted the '70s women's movement in Boston where secretaries from across the city protested against unfair wages, sexual harassment and inequalities in the workplace.
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Looking for a hot take: a Spring preview of FreeP opinion

Abbigale Shi January 21, 2021
Through the columns of our diverse writers, The Daily Free Press’ opinion section will be publishing pieces covering everything from politics and current events (2021 Breakdown, Minority Report) to philosophy (Politics Philosophized) to social movements (Gender Justice, Dear Men).
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