A 40 year ban has been lifted permitting Iranian women to watch soccer matches. This victory comes after a female fan known as "blue girl" set her self on fire in protest. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Ann Stone; Latifa Lyles; Patrice Onwuka

Before Liz Plank's book "For the Love of Men" was published, many people told her that although her book was about men and masculinity, women were going to be the ones buying it. According to Plank, that's actually not the reality.

Liz Plank, author of For The Love of Men, discusses how President Trump downplayed and or has possibly added on to the idea of masculinity.

The prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has been roiled in a controversy stemming from old pictures recently unveiled featuring him in racist makeup. In one picture, he is seen wearing "brownface" attempting to look like a person of Middle Eastern origin. In another, he is seen wearing blackface, imitating a black man. Will this controversy cost him reelection?

Young people across the country got together to protest inaction over globate climate change. At the moment, most school districts count missing school for political protest as an unexcused absence. Should it be considered an excused absence? PANEL: Ann Stone, Tiana Lowe, Debra Carnahan, Anushay Hossain

Gender neutral bathrooms would lead to decreased waiting times for women who want to use the restroom. While the issue is usually seen through the lens of transgender rights, gender neutral bathrooms could provide benefits for women as well. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Megan Beyer, Rina Shah

Shortages of teachers in schools have plagued some school districts. A team of economists says to address this issue, schools will need to increase pay. In particular, they say that women have more choices now in terms of fields they feel welcome working on, so it will take more competitive pay to bring more women in. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Megan Beyer, Rina Shah

A new medical procedure could delay the effects of menopause for up to 20 years. This new kind of medical treatment would not only benefit women who wish to have children later in life but also help women who suffer from serious health problems. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Patrice Onwuka, Latifa Lyles, Ann Stone

Many Democrats report being anxious about nominating a woman to run against Donald Trump. But gender could still be a defining issue in 2020 even if the Democrats nominate a man. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Patrice Onwuka, Latifa Lyles, Ann Stone

Republican Ohio state senator Peggy Lehner, who represents a district bordering the site of the deadly mass shooting in Dayton, says she's personally embarrassed that her and her party stood by and did not pass gun control measures to prevent more tragedies.

Women, by training through the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation have actively help lower the rates of polio in Nigeria. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Patrice Onwuka; Anushay Hossain; Tiana Lowe

Women in Saudi Arabia no longer need a male sponsor to obtain a passport. This means they can travel abroad without needing the approval of a husband or male family member. While this was seen as a huge step for women's rights in the country, women still are a long way from equality. PANEL: Anushay Hossain, Patrice Onwuka, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe

According to the Black Census Project, black voters feel left out during this campaign season. We spoke to one activist who says she feels the Black Lives Matter movement is being ignored in favor of the immigration rights movement. Panel: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Ann Stone, Patricia Sosa, Liz Matory

Dr. Leana Wen was ousted as president of Planned Parenthood after a relatively brief reign. She says it was due to "philosophical differences." Reports tell us that many disagreed with her focus of branding PP as a healthcare organization, and wanted someone who would embrace a more openly political struggle. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, Ann Stone, Donna Edwards, Liz Matory

A new study finds that women are more likely to take on non-promotable tasks. Experts suggest that because women are use to being caretakers, they tend to take on the responsibility of handling basic tasks in the workplace as well. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Hilary Rosen, Liz Matory

Robert Foster, who is running for Mississippi governor on the GOP ticket, told a reporter to bring a male colleague along if she wanted to shadow his campaign. Foster says this is part of a promise he made to his wife, to never be alone with another woman outside of his family under any circumstance. PANEL: Hilary Rosen, Rina Shah, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Liz Matory

A pregnant Alabaman woman who was shot was charged with manslaughter for the death of her fetus. The police say Marshae Jones started the fight that led to another woman shooting her in the stomach, and thus was responsible. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown, Sabrina Schaeffer

Journalist E. Jean Carroll alleges Donald Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in the mid 90s. Trump denies ever meeting Carroll, but now two women have come out to say Carroll confided in them at the time of the alleged incident. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown, Sabrina Schaeffer

Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her departure from the White House this week. This following the Office of Special Counsel recommendation to fire White House adviser Kellyanne Conway for violating the Hatch Act. President Trump stated he will not do so. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Patrice Onwuka

In an exclusive interview with Marianne Williamson we discuss the importance on issues related to children.