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As the urgency of climate solutions grows, gender inclusion lags, report finds
One researcher explains what's at stake for women if there is not a systemic and cultural shift in tackling climate change.
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Older women voters may play a big role in the 2022 midterms, and they are not happy
More than 1 in 4 registered voters are women ages 50 and older, but a new AARP poll found that the majority are unsure how they’ll vote in November.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the first Black woman justice. Here’s how she will change the Supreme Court.
The Senate has voted to confirm Jackson, whose history-making confirmation sets up the first all-women liberal wing on the court. The 19th examines what she means to the Supreme Court and the legal profession.
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Supreme Court’s upcoming abortion ruling will spark a new round of questions about legality and access
It will likely take weeks or even months for the full impact of the decision to become clear.
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It's a record year for women emerging as leaders in the baseball industry
In recent years, women have made strides in America’s favorite pastime — as coaches, front office leads and on broadcast teams.
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‘Leaving victims with the bill’: Sexual assault survivors are often charged hundreds of dollars for rape kits
The Violence Against Women Act requires states to bear the cost of rape kit exams, but hospitals don’t always know that, or have the right people to work with victims.
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What happens if officials who run elections think they’re rigged?
A Colorado county official who was charged last month with election tampering has embraced falsehoods about the 2020 election. Insider threats to elections are rare, but a new report raises concerns.
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In a surprise move, Oklahoma approves bill to make abortion illegal
If signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt, the bill could take effect as soon as this summer.
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Transgender minors have a right to gender-affirming care, Justice Dept. warns states
A letter to state attorneys general hints at legal action if restrictions continue to pass.
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Medication abortions — the most common method of ending a pregnancy — are growing significantly more expensive
The price increase is a result of state-based abortion laws that have made the procedure more difficult and more expensive to provide.