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Jennifer Gerson
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Megan Thee Stallion and the Catch-22 for Black women who seek justice
Since accusing Tory Lanez of shooting her, Megan Thee Stallion has been hit with criticism and abuse. Many Black women have backed her because the disbelief and lack of care are familiar.
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'Love Is Blind,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and more: How abortion's portrayal on TV is changing
A researcher found more plotlines around and more mentions of abortion on TV this year — though wealthy White characters are still overrepresented.
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'It’s your job to be you': American Girl book promotes inclusion but faces right-wing backlash
The attacks on a body image book speak to the heightened state of anti-LGBTQ+ hate and the unique cultural position that the American Girl brand holds.
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She made headlines for providing abortion care to a 10-year-old. Now she’s fighting to protect patient privacy.
A judge will decide if the Indiana attorney general who is investigating Dr. Caitlin Bernard can seek her patient records.
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Election workers believe in our system — and want everyone else to, too
Since the 2020 election, our voting systems have been the subject of conspiracy theories. But the people who make it function say they want everyone to see the guardrails and have faith.
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'Where is Nancy?': How threats against women in power are tied to threats against democracy
The attack on Paul Pelosi in his home by an assailant who reportedly was looking for the House speaker highlights the danger of the outrage and vitriol that often particularly targets women in positions of power.
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On #EconTwitter, #MeToo anger is boiling over
The economics field faced a reckoning in 2018 — but it’s not finished, especially because the protections offered by Title IX can fall short when it comes to conferences.
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Dan Snyder’s accusers asked the NFL to punish him. They’re still waiting.
The Washington Commanders owner faces multiple accusations of workplace sexual harassment and assault, but his fellow owners and the NFL haven’t decided what to do about him.
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How did an artist uplift women on campus? She displayed them where no one could miss them.
Artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, known for her site-specific work with larger-than-life portraits, used her University of Michigan residency to amplify the voices of women students.
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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.