JESSICA BENNETT

September 4, 2020

Overlooked No More: Before Kamala Harris, There Was Charlotta Bass

This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times. When Kamala Harris […]
August 8, 2020

Katie Hill, Who Stepped Down From Congress After Nude Photos, Publishes Book

If Katie Hill were a different person, she might have gone away and found religion. Perhaps she would have tearfully apologized, a dutiful husband by her […]
July 3, 2020

The Shaman of Instagram

Shaman Durek was singing in an ancient language into his computer screen. His voice was deep and soothing. “Breathe,” he said slowly, cupping his hands in […]
June 26, 2020

These Girls Are Leading Black Lives Matter Protests

Two days after George Floyd was killed by the police, Zee Thomas, 15, posted a tweet: “If my mom says yes I’m leading a Nashville protest.” […]
April 10, 2020

Sandra Lee Has Her Own Message for America

Sandra Lee was horrified by the contents of my pantry. “Girl, you’re in trouble,” she said, after demanding that I send her photos of every shelf. […]
January 9, 2020

I’ll Share My Salary if You Share Yours

It was a few years into my career that I first talked to anyone about my salary, and then I couldn’t shut up about it. I […]
September 8, 2017

Leaning In? Won’t Help if Guys Are Leering, Writes Ellen Pao

Every day, Ellen Pao receives written messages of support from all over: to her office, through her lawyers, over email, on LinkedIn, in postcards she keeps […]
March 18, 2017

With Her Dating App, Women Are in Control

AUSTIN, Tex. — As at most tech start-ups, the fridge was stocked with green juice and cold brew coffee. Unlike at most tech start-ups, there was […]