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At Oklahoma abortion clinics, each day could be the last for care as new laws loom
No new abortion ban has taken effect, but the impacts are already being felt in clinics across the state.
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Why retiring from politics is more complicated for women
Women in politics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, face unique challenges when it comes to aging and family life.
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National Domestic Workers Alliance names new executive director
Jenn Stowe joins Ai-jen Poo in leadership as the group becomes the latest progressive organization turning to a Black woman to helm it.
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‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills aren’t new. They’ve just been revived.
At least 20 states have introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws this year. But in a handful of states, versions of the legislation have existed for decades.
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Florida’s redistricting fight continues. The head of the state League of Women Voters talks about what’s at stake.
Cecile Scoon, the first Black woman to serve as president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, spoke with The 19th about a recent voting rights victory and efforts to bring in new members as lawmakers consider new maps.
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Black women have faced intense scrutiny during confirmations. Ketanji Brown Jackson was the latest.
Analysis | In a polarized era, many point to what they see as a potent partisan strategy: the weaponization of Black womanhood.
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Of the 200 statues at the U.S. Capitol, 14 are of women. RBG and Sandra Day O'Connor will soon join the ranks
Spearheaded by women in Congress, legislation signed into law on Wednesday will honor the first two women to sit on the Supreme Court.
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Colorado may soon be the first state to guarantee its lawmakers 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Such formal parental leave policies are extremely rare in statehouses. That’s changing as more women and young people serve in public office.
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'We were caught by surprise': Alabama governor signs two anti-trans bills after lawmakers’ 11th-hour push
Bills banning hormone treatment and puberty blockers for trans youth, plus a bathroom bill with a 'Don't Say Gay' amendment, could harm trans youth even if they are blocked by courts.
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Older women voters may play a big role in the 2022 midterms, and they are not happy
More than 1 in 4 registered voters are women ages 50 and older, but a new AARP poll found that the majority are unsure how they’ll vote in November.