The pandemic has strained the mental health of the most vulnerable
Pandemic-induced depression and anxiety is exploding the already stark mental health gender disparities. The health care system isn’t equipped to meet the growing need.
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Women sweep Democratic congressional primaries in Kansas
Plus: How women fared in primaries in Arizona, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.
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The Supreme Court ruled on a landmark LGBTQ rights case. The DOJ has yet to enforce it.
Though it was the final word for many, the landmark national ruling could be a hollow win for LGBTQ people facing workplace hostility, according to advocates.
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These 2020 races could determine whether Republicans can hold the Senate
Several Republican women are facing competitive races in an election where forecasts have Democrats slightly favored to win Senate control.
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Mothers are increasingly running for office. Will COVID-19 sideline their momentum?
The long-term ramifications of the pandemic on political campaigning are still unclear, but there are signs that mothers could be disproportionately affected.
Double-digit unemployment. Increased hours of child care. Lost hours and benefits. In three months, women lost a decade’s worth of economic advancement. How long will it take to catch back up?
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Women hold 77 percent of the jobs that require close personal contact. These jobs account for positions that cannot easily be done remotely, like food service, health care and personal services.
The truths ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ tells about White people
The 60th anniversary of the American classic coincides with a national reckoning on race. The moment presents an opportunity for Americans to finally read “Mockingbird” for the story it is — not the one too many would like for it to be.
The group behind viral anti-Trump ads wants to win in November. Its hyper-masculine approach isn’t helping
The Lincoln Project’s ads provoke Trump and generate media buzz. But its masculine approach may not appeal to the group of voters most likely to change their mind about backing the president.
Are White women finally waking up?
Amid nationwide protests, White women are reckoning with racism—and their own complicity.
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