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Democrats, worried about future of medication abortion, push to repeal Comstock Act
The legislation addressing the 1873 anti-obscenity law is part of an effort to keep abortion and other reproductive issues front and center for voters.
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‘You represent us’: What it’s like to lobby for abortion rights from a red state
Personal stories have taken center stage in reproductive rights advocacy. The 19th shadowed three women who took their stories to the Hill — and hoped their Republican lawmakers would listen.
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Lack of child care is preventing small businesses from growing, survey finds
Owners are struggling to retain employees who can’t find affordable or quality care. They want candidates to address the issue this election cycle.
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One state radically boosted new teacher pay — and upset a lot of teachers
Under a new law, all Arkansas teachers earn more money but now districts face another set of problems.
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The Amendment: Is This the Juneteenth We Asked For with Jamelle Bouie
In this episode of the Amendment, we’re celebrating Juneteenth with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie. Errin and Jamelle break down the history of the holiday.
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A school shooting in Tennessee sparked activism — and now frustration
Tennessee joined eight other states in allowing school employees to carry guns on K-12 campuses. Students and educators worry it could do more harm than good.
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Parole and probation rules limit travel. That can be complicated for people seeking abortions.
More than half of the 800,000 women under community supervision live in states with abortion restrictions, making the path to access more difficult — or impossible.
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Religious groups are protecting Pride events — upending the LGBTQ+ vs. faith narrative
More than 120 faith groups will fan out across 50 events this June to de-escalate extremist anti-LGBTQ+ protests from hate groups.
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Time is up for a far-right school board president who embroiled a California district in controversy
Temecula school board president Joseph Komrosky ushered in conservative policies and called Harvey Milk a “pedophile,” prompting a recall race against him and a rebuke from Gov. Newsom.
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Angry birders: The union representing Audubon Society workers is pushing for equal pay for women
As part of ongoing contract negotiations, the Bird Union (yes, that’s its real name) is calling for raises, pay parity and more parental leave.