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Jennifer Gerson
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Planned Parenthood asks judge to rule in Texas Medicaid fraud suit
Some conservative attorneys general are taking action against abortion providers in a climate that experts describe as “more hostile” since the Supreme Court left the legality of abortion up to the states.
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Amna Nawaz is stepping into history at PBS, and she hopes to make room for others like her
The NewsHour journalist talked about being the first Muslim Pakistani-American to occupy the anchor seat, and how her identity and parenthood shaped her career.
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For Weinstein survivors, mixed verdict brings complicated feelings and hope for accountability
While the outcome of the verdict left some women with the feeling that justice was served, others were angry and worried about the future of #MeToo.
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Megan Thee Stallion and the Catch-22 for Black women who seek justice
Since accusing Tory Lanez of shooting her, Megan Thee Stallion has been hit with criticism and abuse. Many Black women have backed her because the disbelief and lack of care are familiar.
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'Love Is Blind,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and more: How abortion's portrayal on TV is changing
A researcher found more plotlines around and more mentions of abortion on TV this year — though wealthy White characters are still overrepresented.
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'It’s your job to be you': American Girl book promotes inclusion but faces right-wing backlash
The attacks on a body image book speak to the heightened state of anti-LGBTQ+ hate and the unique cultural position that the American Girl brand holds.
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She made headlines for providing abortion care to a 10-year-old. Now she’s fighting to protect patient privacy.
A judge will decide if the Indiana attorney general who is investigating Dr. Caitlin Bernard can seek her patient records.
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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.