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Rosemarie Reilly knew her ex might hurt her. But when she sought a restraining order, a judge allowed him to keep his guns.

Ann Givens

40%

A new report says 40 percent of Trump’s judicial appointments are anti-LGBTQ+. Nearly a third of the country’s circuit court judges, all lifetime appointments, are Trump selections.

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Coronavirus

Most nursing homes say they won’t be able to stay open another year due to pandemic costs

Increased staffing, personal protective equipment and testing contributed to the mounting financial crisis that could jeopardize the care of thousands of older Americans, many of whom are women.

Mariel Padilla
Health

Biden reverses a Trump abortion policy and reopens ACA insurance marketplaces

Two executive orders signed Thursday will heavily impact women and LGBTQ+ people’s access to health care and reproductive health services.

Alexa Mikhail
A photo of the Georgia State Capitol.
Politics

State legislatures in 2021: What to expect on trans rights, abortion rights, voting rights and more

Republicans expanded their statehouse majorities in the 2020 election. We’re looking at major issues they’re considering now.

Barbara Rodriguez

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