Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death continues to reverberate as abortion fight heats up
'I think a lot of the things that she predicted would happen, have happened,' the justice’s biographer said.
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The 19th Explains: Will Texas’ six-week abortion ban be blocked by the courts?
The federal government is asking a judge in Texas to block the state’s six-week abortion ban. Its argument could hold up, legal experts say.
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'Not ever over': Simone Biles, U.S. gymnasts castigate FBI over its failures on Larry Nassar case
The gymnasts testified at a Senate hearing on the bureau's delayed -- and flawed -- response to early accusations against the team doctor.
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Policing and surveillance: How Texas’ abortion law could add to systemic racism
Some experts see the existence of the law as a tool to threaten groups that are already vulnerable to disproportionate punishment.
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Department of Justice sues Texas over abortion ban
Attorney General Merrick Garland said his department is seeking a “permanent and preliminary injunction” prohibiting the law from being enforced.
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The 19th Explains: The Supreme Court says evictions can resume. Here's what that means, and how to get help.
The decision, effective immediately, stated that Congress must authorize a federal moratorium in order for the ban to continue -- and that looks unlikely.
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Tina Tchen steps down from Time's Up
Tchen's departure comes after a report on how leaders of the advocacy organization worked with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s team on responding to harassment claims.
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Few incarcerated women were released during COVID. The ones who remain have struggled.
Fewer visits, phone calls, wellness services and chances to move mean many women are confined to their cells all day. It takes a toll, research shows.
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In Georgia, a helping hand for caregivers when parents are incarcerated
A two-person nonprofit offers support for incarcerated parents and their newborns, mediating with family and addressing financial concerns that are often overlooked.
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Why some New York state lawmakers are still calling for Cuomo's impeachment
Several legislators say impeachment will bring more accountability to a culture of misogyny in state politics.