Crystal Mason's belief in democracy was shaken — but not destroyed
For 10 years, Texas prosecutors accused her of voter fraud after she cast a provisional ballot that was never counted in the 2016 election. That changed Thursday.
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The Cornell rape allegations and lawsuit, explained
Here’s what we know about Jane Doe’s lawsuit, her allegations against seven fraternity members and efforts to investigate the alleged group attack.
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The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won
A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.
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Crystal Mason prevails in fight over illegal voting conviction
The court ruling means the Texas woman will not have to serve a five-year sentence for casting a provisional vote in 2016 while on supervised release.
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In a Texas prison, Kwaneta cultivated a menopause support network from scraps of paper
The incarcerated population is getting older, but correctional facilities lag in menopause care. Kwaneta Harris is working to fill the gaps in women's prisons.
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Could disaster recovery include protecting women from domestic abuse and exploitation?
Proposed legislation would strengthen FEMA’s response to gender-based violence, an issue advocates say is often overlooked after natural disasters.
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Violence against women and trans people is worse than previously thought, new research finds
Nearly two-thirds of women have experienced abuse from a spouse or romantic partner. The numbers are even higher for trans people.
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Can there be a religious right to abortion?
Two women and Hoosier Jews for Choice argue that a near-total ban in Indiana violates their religious freedom. The case was in front of the state Supreme Court on Thursday.
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Lindsay Clancy's case put a spotlight on parts of motherhood we don’t talk about
The case ended in a mistrial — but the frustrations raised by women around maternal mental health and racial inequities aren’t going away.
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Gloria Steinem wasn’t in the fight just for White women
Women of color say the feminist leader brought together diverse groups in intimate gatherings — and understood the importance of linking arms with Black women in the fight for equality.