Georgia is the epicenter of the fight over how Americans can vote
Legislators have filed dozens of bills that aim to change how people vote, and voting rights groups are pushing back.
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Black women continue to face high unemployment as labor market sees modest gains
The unemployment rate for Black women in February was 8.9 percent, and for Latinas it was 8.5 percent. For White women, it was 5.2 percent.
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Idaho rejects $6 million in child care funding, sparking protests from women
One representative criticized “any bill that makes it easier or more convenient for mothers to come out of the home,” a comment he later apologized for.
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First anti-LGBTQ+ bills of the year are close to becoming law
Mississippi and South Dakota have passed anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Advocates say 2021 has been an unprecedented campaign against transgender rights in particular.
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Former detainees call on Biden to release transgender people from ICE custody
“It is clear to all of us that ICE will never be a safe place for our communities,” a letter sent to Biden said.
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House Democrats pass major legislation on voting rights and government ethics
The bill, which comes as a number of state legislatures push for new voting restrictions, faces steeper odds in the Senate.
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‘I’m not going to be the last’: Hayley Arceneaux on what it means to be the youngest American woman in space
Hayley Arceneaux, a 29-year-old physician assistant, was the first person selected to go on the first all-civilian spaceflight mission later this year.
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White House withdraws nomination of Neera Tanden to lead OMB
Biden said in a statement that he accepted Tanden's request to pull her nomination amid Senate opposition.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ orgs are drafting anti-trans bills for policymakers with an online form
A new coalition of national anti-LGBTQ+ organizations has launched a website that promises to deliver “model legislation” to policymakers, providing bill language designed to keep trans youth from accessing medical care and participating in athletics.
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Congress renews gun safety push with background check bills
The House and Senate legislation is seen by advocates as a first step that enjoys broad public support.