Barbara’s Recent Stories
Nation Aug 23
Kathy Hochul’s rise in New York spotlights the barriers to women becoming governorsDespite gains in representation in statehouses, Congress and other statewide offices — women hold positions like lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general at higher rates — their representation at statewide executive leadership remains stubbornly low.
Health Jul 06
Extreme heat further complicates the lives of homeless women and LGBTQ peopleAs climate change exacerbates the effects of weather events like flooding, hurricanes and wildfires, it increases the likelihood of more displaced people who are facing housing insecurity and homelessness. …
Nation Jun 25
Britney Spears lost her reproductive freedom. She is not aloneFrom the founding of this nation through the modern day, women and members of marginalized communities have faced forced sterilization and other reproductive coercion.
Nation Jun 11
Newly elected trans state lawmakers reflect on record year of anti-trans billsState legislators Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people.