In three months, Trump’s Cabinet has lost four women
Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi were ousted by the president. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Tulsi Gabbard have resigned.
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Politics is shaken by a new wave of #MeToo reckonings
The accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell — and his swift resignation after they became public — are driving a renewed focus on sexual misconduct and abuse in Washington.
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GOP House majority shrinks as Democrat wins New Jersey special election
Progressive activist Analilia Mejia, who campaigned on affordability for the working class, will finish out Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s term.
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On Capitol Hill, survivors push for change as Congress confronts its own misconduct
Advocates with RAINN urged lawmakers to fund critical support services and address the rapid rise of tech-enabled sexual abuse.
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Two members of Congress resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas both stepped down from the House.
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GOP states are taking up voting laws modeled after Trump’s SAVE America Act
Ahead of elections this year, some states are putting into effect new measures, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, that could impact married women, trans people and others who change their names. -
Federal grants can save the lives of abuse victims. $200 million is sitting unspent.
Changes made by the White House are preventing the distribution of funds meant to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and trafficking. This year’s grants are missing too.
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What leading Planned Parenthood is like now
As the political energy around abortion rights shifts, Alexis McGill Johnson is navigating the future direction of the organization.
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Liberals expand their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Liberal Judge Chris Taylor defeated conservative Judge Maria Lazar on Tuesday for an open seat on the state’s high court.
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Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stop
State Republicans and Democrats want authorities to stop collecting child support and Social Security payments intended for foster kids. Why haven’t they changed the law?