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Tarana Burke doesn’t define #MeToo’s success by society’s failure
Analysis | She started the movement to raise awareness of how common sexual violence is before the hashtag went viral. Here’s what Tarana Burke sees coming next.
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Voter ID laws stand between transgender people, women and the ballot box
The full impact of voter ID laws on trans people and others remains difficult to measure. But voting rights advocates say potential voters across the country face an uneven patchwork of policies — and obstacles.
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More than a 'Weinstein survivor': Women continue to reclaim their voices five years after #MeToo
News of Harvey Weinstein’s perpetuated sexual abuse broke five years ago. Now, early Silence Breakers are speaking about what life has looked like as others have sought to tell their stories for them.
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How Democratic men are centering abortion access on the campaign trail
It’s a defining issue of the 2022 midterms, but also one on which voters may assume women have more expertise. Democratic men candidates are talking about it more than ever.
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Judge upholds Florida’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care
The lawsuit challenging the state rule continues to proceed. A plaintiff’s family explains why they seek to overturn the policy, which applies to trans adults and minors.
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Kentucky is latest to test whether red states will keep voting for abortion rights
An anti-abortion constitutional amendment identical to one Kansas voters rejected this summer is on Kentucky’s November ballot.
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Can Cheri Beasley build a winning coalition in North Carolina?
The Senate candidate needs to turn out voters in both rural and urban parts of the state. Being a Democrat and a Black woman requires a certain balancing act, experts told The 19th.
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State abortion bans are preventing cancer patients from getting chemotherapy
Affidavits in Ohio show people had to leave the state for abortions before they could get cancer treatment. It’s an issue across the country.
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Ending DACA could mean direct consequences for women, teachers and students
An appeals court decision has imperiled the future of the program. If it ends, the education field could lose hundreds of teachers per month and affect students.
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