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Senate Democrats challenge Republicans with Wednesday vote to protect IVF
The planned vote comes after an Alabama court decision that all but halted IVF in the state — and highlights the potential impact of Republican efforts to pursue fetal personhood.
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California has had a woman in the Senate for 30 years. Is that about to change?
A competitive nonpartisan primary is underway, but if neither Rep. Katie Porter nor Barbara Lee advances to the general election, the state could be without a woman in the Senate for the first time since 1992.
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As the ‘Squad’ called for a ceasefire in Gaza, their campaigns got an influx of donations
Rep. Rashida Tlaib led the group by raising $3.6 million in the last quarter of 2023 as some of the progressive House members drew primary challengers.
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WIC has never turned qualifying people away. If Congress can't agree, it may have to start.
The nutrition program for pregnant people and babies was already facing a $1 billion shortfall. Congress’ struggle to fund the government could make things worse.
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Dark money is flowing to groups trying to limit medication abortion. Leonard Leo is again at the center.
Tax filings shed light on the conservative activist's role in the network of groups challenging FDA regulation of mifepristone in a case set to go before the Supreme Court.
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Ohio’s abortion protections take effect, but the fight over access continues
Court cases and new legislation could still impact providers and patients even after 57 percent of Ohioans approved the Issue 1 amendment.
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As ‘groundbreaking’ first lady, Rosalynn Carter steered the country on mental health and caregiving
Carter, who died on Sunday at 96, was a 'pioneer' as equal partner, diplomat, mental health advocate and champion for caregivers.
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Is 2024 the year of the Instagram moms?
Liberal-leaning suburban moms are organizing for Democratic candidates as well as gun control, reproductive rights and democracy, and they’re starting on their phones.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson has long opposed abortion and LGBTQ+ rights
The Louisiana Republican’s ascension puts an ally of one of the country’s most influential anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion groups third in line for the presidency.
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Tammy Baldwin has won big in closely divided Wisconsin. Can she do it again?
Abortion may still be a motivator for her base in Wisconsin, but the country’s first out LGBTQ+ woman in Congress is talking more about bipartisan issues.