Rebecca Gale
Rebecca Gale is an award-winning journalist covering the nexus of politics and people in Washington, D.C. She is currently a writer with the Better Life Lab at New America. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Roll Call, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Health Affairs, among other outlets. Follow her on Twitter @beckgale
Latest articles by Rebecca Gale
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Want Better Policies? Elect More Moms
New data shows which states elect more moms to legislatures—and why it matters.
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Elise Stefanik Is Going to Bring Women Back to the GOP
The pink wave wasn't very red.
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How to Impact the Midterms, Even If You Don’t Live in a Swing State
Your district (or state) may be totally red or completely blue, but you can still make a difference in the 2018 midterm elections. Here are a few easy ways you can make a difference this November 6, including canvassing and phone banking for candidates that match your values.
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New Study Finds Women Are Happier In Affairs Than Men
Not all cheating is created equal.
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What’s a Label Anyway?
New research shows same-sex hookups are pretty common.
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Who Does the Dishes in Your Relationship Could Have an Impact on Its Success
New research shows men and women have distinct preferences when it comes to household labor—and that can impact relationship happiness.
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All the Celebs Who Have Influenced the Stock Market
Kylie isn't the only star who can cause a company to lose (or gain) billions.
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All the White House Women You Haven't Heard Of
One year ago this weekend, hundreds of thousands of women marched down the streets of D.C. to the White House. Since then, these women have been trying to effect change from the inside.
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New Study Says Women Don't Really Care About Marriage or Baby Daddies
What even are men?
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Calculating Donald Trump's Personal Impact on the Environment
The White House has declared this "Energy Week"—so we spent ours analyzing the president's climate impact.
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Starbucks Employees Speak Out: Why Don't Baristas Get the Same Maternity Leave as Corporate Workers?
An exclusive look at how the company's new policy affects its most visible staff.
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The Number of People Who Regret Voting for Trump Is Growing
They're called "Trump Regretters," and they're not happy with the new president's performance.
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Trump's Proposed Family Leave Policy Now Reportedly for the Whole Family
Bravo, Ivanka.
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