Could the NFL actually start taking sexual violence accusations more seriously?
The NFL appealed Deshaun Watson’s suspension, opening the door for the league to take a long-awaited stance on sexual violence.
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Vermont is poised to make history by being the last state to make history
A combination of factors contributed to Vermont’s distinction of having never elected a woman to Congress. Now two Democratic candidates are on the cusp of history.
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'We need your help': Election officials ask Congress to better address harassment ahead of midterms
Women make up the overwhelming majority of the election workforce, and many are facing threats in the wake of lies spread about the integrity of the 2020 election.
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Few abortion bans have fetal anomaly exceptions — even when 'carrying a child you know is going to die'
Roughly 120,000 pregnancies in the U.S. each year are affected by fetal anomalies. Nearly all of them cannot be diagnosed until well after the abortion cutoffs set by states.
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Kansas voters reject effort to eliminate state abortion protections
In the first abortion-related vote since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kansans opted to protect abortion access. The state has been a major destination for people seeking abortions.
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The Justice Department sues Idaho over its abortion ban, citing ‘medical emergency’ violation
In its first legal move to protect abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit arguing Idaho’s abortion ban is unconstitutional.
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More students will likely become pregnant post-Roe. Who will support them?
Schools often discriminate against parenting students, and services for them have dwindled. New abortion restrictions could force more young people to drop out.
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Arizona Republican governor’s race pits a candidate backed by Trump vs. one backed by Pence
Trump-backed Kari Lake resorted to claims of election fraud as Pence-backed Karrin Taylor Robson’s campaign surged.
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A state senator posted a video of herself twerking. Then came the harassment and death threats.
Rhode Island Sen. Tiara Mack’s experience highlights how online vitriol may impact future political representation for women, women of color and people from marginalized communities.
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Free school meals helped families during the pandemic. This fall, those lunches won't return.
Children in food-insecure households, often headed by single parents, may struggle to meet their dietary needs following the end of universal pandemic-era meal waivers.