Politics Apr 12 Why voting rights groups warn the SAVE Act may make it harder for married women to vote An estimated 69 million American women and 4 million men do not have a birth certificate that matches their current legal name.
Health Mar 30 What happens to health research when ‘women’ and ‘diversity’ are banned words? Trump's federal funding cuts are shutting down studies on Alzheimer’s care, uterine fibroids and pregnancy risks — all because they focus on gender.
Politics Jun 16 ‘They want us to be scared’: Anti-abortion activists target ballot measure organizers in Arkansas A ballot initiative effort in a deep-red state highlights the safety risks around the country for a group of organizers who are mostly women.
Politics Apr 07 More states move to restrict guns at polling sites to protect workers, voters from threats At least a half-dozen states have introduced legislation this year that would either explicitly ban firearms at polling locations or expand existing restrictions.
Nation Aug 23 Kathy Hochul’s rise in New York spotlights the barriers to women becoming governors Despite 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 people As 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 alone From 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 bills State 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.