Supreme Court’s upcoming abortion ruling will spark a new round of questions about legality and access
It will likely take weeks or even months for the full impact of the decision to become clear.
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It's a record year for women emerging as leaders in the baseball industry
In recent years, women have made strides in America’s favorite pastime — as coaches, front office leads and on broadcast teams.
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‘Leaving victims with the bill’: Sexual assault survivors are often charged hundreds of dollars for rape kits
The Violence Against Women Act requires states to bear the cost of rape kit exams, but hospitals don’t always know that, or have the right people to work with victims.
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What happens if officials who run elections think they’re rigged?
A Colorado county official who was charged last month with election tampering has embraced falsehoods about the 2020 election. Insider threats to elections are rare, but a new report raises concerns.
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In a surprise move, Oklahoma approves bill to make abortion illegal
If signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt, the bill could take effect as soon as this summer.
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Transgender minors have a right to gender-affirming care, Justice Dept. warns states
A letter to state attorneys general hints at legal action if restrictions continue to pass.
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Medication abortions — the most common method of ending a pregnancy — are growing significantly more expensive
The price increase is a result of state-based abortion laws that have made the procedure more difficult and more expensive to provide.
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Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson moves forward as two more Republican senators pledge support
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney said they will support her confirmation, which is still expected this week after a tie vote in committee forced a rare procedural move.
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New York poised to increase child care budget by billions, which could help women reenter the workforce
The state of New York is poised to approve a multibillion-dollar budget boost for child care services as national efforts to expand that infrastructure have failed.
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What Transgender Day of Visibility means for trans Texans this year
Trans Texans are thinking about how to use their own voices to uplift trans youth, and what being visible means to them, as trans rights are endangered in the state.