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How have sexual assault protocols evolved at the Olympics? Good question
The International Olympic Committee has offered few specifics in how it would handle a reported attack — or prevent a future one.
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Will the Olympics ever truly welcome nonbinary athletes?
Many advocates say it’s the binary that holds athletes of all gender minorities back, but few have solutions as sports grapple with increasing diversity.
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Women voters put economy as top priority
New research shared with The 19th offers a glimpse into the priorities for women voters in four critical battleground states ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
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Skirts. Bikini bottoms. Leotards. Ahead of Olympics, athletes call out sexist uniform practices.
Women athletes continue to face scrutiny for their looks, from their hairstyles to the cut of their uniforms.
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Democratic lawmakers revive plans to protect women’s retirement
“It is so critical we take action now to address how this pandemic and other challenges are undermining women’s financial futures,” said Sen. Patty Murray, co-sponsor of a bill being reintroduced this week.
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Swimmer didn't bring her nursing baby to the Olympics, citing impractical rules
Spanish synchronized swimmer Ona Carbonell called out the Japanese government for rules she felt are incompatible with being an athlete and having a family.
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Democrat Abby Finkenauer launches U.S. Senate campaign in Iowa
The one-term congresswoman was defeated in one of 2020’s most closely watched House races. Iowa’s 2022 Senate race is expected to be a tough one for Democrats.
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Courts block laws targeting transgender children in Arkansas and West Virginia
Still, legal experts say that an unprecedented brief filed in support of Arkansas' law signals that battles over legislation targeting trans youth are far from over.
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Room to grieve: Lawmakers seek paid leave for miscarriages and other family setbacks
‘If I had three days to privately go through the process, I would have been better off,’ a senator said.
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Senate bolsters fund for survivors of domestic abuse and other violent crimes
The Crime Victims Fund’s balance is dwindling; the legislative fix will redirect fees and fines from deferred prosecution agreements.