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Activists with disabilities want to lead the climate fight despite barriers in their way
Efforts toward inclusivity and accessibility could make climate solutions better for everyone as a result, advocates say.
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These lawmakers want less gendered language in the law
The U.S. legal code currently defaults to the masculine form when referring to people, but the Equality in Our Laws Act would change that.
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Pence says he wants to ban abortion and support families but hasn't specified how
Republican presidential hopefuls mostly aren’t backing paid family leave or increased child care subsidies even as they say they want to support families in the face of abortion restrictions.
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Emily's List launches Madam Mayor program to support local women leaders
The initiative was launched in part in response to misinformation and disinformation targeting women candidates and officials.
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How the ADA paved the way for workplace protections for women and LGBTQ+ people
The ADA has been used as the model for recent laws designed to end discrimination at work for other groups, including pregnant people and domestic violence survivors, further cementing its legacy as a foundational piece of civil rights law.
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Barbie is the classic material girl. Scholars say she represents much more — for better or worse.
For years, critics talked about Barbie’s looks and accessories, but professors say her evolution reflects changing roles and perceptions about gender and American culture.
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Porn studies is — and isn’t — what you think
Professor Jennifer Pollitt introduced Temple University’s first porn ed course. The field is under-researched, she says, and students are eager to learn more about this taboo topic.
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California’s largest school district is spending millions to protect kids from climate change
Los Angeles parents demanded solutions as their children struggled in hot classrooms and on asphalt playgrounds. They say relief from extreme heat can’t come fast enough.
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In some states, gender dysphoria is a protected disability — and momentum could be growing
Lawyers and advocates have worked to secure legal acknowledgement of transgender people within the Americans with Disabilities Act for decades.