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Jennifer Gerson
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Election workers believe in our system — and want everyone else to, too
Since the 2020 election, our voting systems have been the subject of conspiracy theories. But the people who make it function say they want everyone to see the guardrails and have faith.
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'Where is Nancy?': How threats against women in power are tied to threats against democracy
The attack on Paul Pelosi in his home by an assailant who reportedly was looking for the House speaker highlights the danger of the outrage and vitriol that often particularly targets women in positions of power.
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On #EconTwitter, #MeToo anger is boiling over
The economics field faced a reckoning in 2018 — but it’s not finished, especially because the protections offered by Title IX can fall short when it comes to conferences.
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Dan Snyder’s accusers asked the NFL to punish him. They’re still waiting.
The Washington Commanders owner faces multiple accusations of workplace sexual harassment and assault, but his fellow owners and the NFL haven’t decided what to do about him.
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How did an artist uplift women on campus? She displayed them where no one could miss them.
Artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, known for her site-specific work with larger-than-life portraits, used her University of Michigan residency to amplify the voices of women students.
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More than a 'Weinstein survivor': Women continue to reclaim their voices five years after #MeToo
News of Harvey Weinstein’s perpetuated sexual abuse broke five years ago. Now, early Silence Breakers are speaking about what life has looked like as others have sought to tell their stories for them.
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Label change for mifepristone could reduce barriers to care for miscarriages, advocates say in petition to FDA
Regulations around mifepristone, a common drug used for medication abortion, make it difficult for miscarrying patients to access it. A new petition to the FDA asks for a label change to make it easier to obtain.
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Most Americans believe #MeToo has changed the climate around workplace sexual misconduct
Almost five years since #MeToo went viral, new data from the Pew Research Center finds that most Americans believe that the movement has made it more likely that people would be held accountable for workplace sexual harassment and assault.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s IVF experiences are informing her positions on abortion
A national 15-week ban introduced by Sen. Lindsay Graham prompted the Illinois Democrat, who’s up for reelection this year, to talk about how such restrictions could make IVF more difficult.
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How PBS' Judy Woodruff saw politics change: ‘Women’s issues are everyone’s issues’
The ‘PBS NewsHour’ anchor and managing editor reflects on the changing landscape of gender, politics and journalism.