Illinois will extend insurance for postpartum people. It could fight pregnancy-related deaths.
The state is the first to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage, so people keep insurance for a year after giving birth. Others are likely to follow.
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New poll suggests most religions back the Equality Act
75 percent of people of faith support landmark LGBTQ+ protections
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The fight over voting rights comes to Arizona
Arizona, like Georgia, flipped in 2020. And like in Georgia, new rules on voting may be coming.
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What financial challenges are you working to overcome amid the pandemic?
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Pamela Turner’s family sues Texas city over fatal police shooting
Turner was killed in Baytown, Texas, by an officer in May 2019. His trial is due to start next month.
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As COVID vaccine eligibility opens up, older women struggle to get a shot
Lack of internet and limited outreach means about a quarter of adults 65 and older still aren’t vaccinated. Early evidence suggests women are more vulnerable.
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What Tishaura Jones’ mayoral win says about the political power of Black women
Tishaura Jones became the latest with a Tuesday win to become the first Black woman mayor of St. Louis.
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Women of color felt safe at Mills College. They say its closure could be dangerous for future generations.
Mills College, which serves women and nonbinary students, announced it will stop issuing degrees in 2023, sparking concerns from alumni and students.
Republican officials have faced criticism for making sexist remarks about Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. But a culture of misogyny has existed for years, according to former and current state lawmakers.
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A report finds that 59 percent of older women have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, compared with 70 percent of older men.
Biden administration kills food stamp restriction that could have affected 1.3 million Americans
The restriction would have particularly affected Black women and Latinas, who remain disproportionately affected by the recession.
Law enforcement officers keep arresting Black women elected officials
The imagery of Georgia Rep. Park Cannon being dragged away this week at the state Capitol follows several arrests in recent years involving elected Black women. Black women on the receiving end say it’s an effort to silence their growing political power.
Pregnant workers have fought for years for accommodations at work. They may finally get them.
Democrats, Republicans and business groups are rallying around a bill to give pregnant workers better accommodations in the workplace. It’s likely to pass this year.
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