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Newly disabled people aren’t given a ‘how-to’ guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps.
The community care practice, pioneered by queer women of color, reorients newly disabled people to a different life – a necessity that has grown during the pandemic era.
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On the GOP side of competitive Senate races, it’s mostly men
Groups that advocate for electing Republican women see a tough year ahead, with Trump ally and election denier Kari Lake emerging as the most likely Republican woman to be a nominee in Arizona — if she runs.
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As groups celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, COVID still looms large
The pandemic's public health emergency ended in May, but with limited guidelines on best practices, disability groups making anniversary plans have struggled with uncertainty and a desire for normalcy.
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Activists with disabilities want to lead the climate fight despite barriers in their way
Efforts toward inclusivity and accessibility could make climate solutions better for everyone as a result, advocates say.
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These lawmakers want less gendered language in the law
The U.S. legal code currently defaults to the masculine form when referring to people, but the Equality in Our Laws Act would change that.
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Pence says he wants to ban abortion and support families but hasn't specified how
Republican presidential hopefuls mostly aren’t backing paid family leave or increased child care subsidies even as they say they want to support families in the face of abortion restrictions.
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Emily's List launches Madam Mayor program to support local women leaders
The initiative was launched in part in response to misinformation and disinformation targeting women candidates and officials.
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How the ADA paved the way for workplace protections for women and LGBTQ+ people
The ADA has been used as the model for recent laws designed to end discrimination at work for other groups, including pregnant people and domestic violence survivors, further cementing its legacy as a foundational piece of civil rights law.
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Barbie is the classic material girl. Scholars say she represents much more — for better or worse.
For years, critics talked about Barbie’s looks and accessories, but professors say her evolution reflects changing roles and perceptions about gender and American culture.
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