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Trump’s Amy Coney Barrett pick for Supreme Court might backfire, analysts say
The president’s pledge to nominate a woman seemed to be a play for women. Analysts aren’t confident that it will work.
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As Trump moves to nominate a woman to the Supreme Court, here are some of his shortlisted picks
Amy Coney Barrett, Barbara Lagoa, Joan Larsen, Allison Jones Rushing and Kate Comerford Todd have been on a list released by the White House.
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Ginsburg's replacement could play a pivotal role in shaping health care access
The next justice could weigh in on a case to overturn the Affordable Care Act, along with numerous pending abortion lawsuits. All would have huge implications for cis women and trans people.
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26 years in, the Violence Against Women Act hangs in limbo — while COVID fuels a domestic violence surge
The landmark legislation expired last year, and hasn't yet been renewed. That could lead to severe health impacts.
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A new database tracks COVID-19’s effects on sex and gender
The gender breakdown in information is a current blind spot and critical to understanding how the virus works — and what the treatment could be.
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The Trump campaign is touting its anti-abortion record. It could preview what a second term could bring.
Trump once publicly supported the right to have an abortion. But as president, he’s made limiting access a signature issue.
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Pregnancy-related death is a national crisis. Medicaid expansion could help address that.
A new study found that when states expanded Medicaid eligibility, pregnant people were less likely to lose health insurance postpartum. That's a big deal, experts said.
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For home care workers, COVID-19 is a health crisis — and an economic one
The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the home care workforce, which is almost entirely women, and majority Black or Latina. Already, workers earned low wages and were far less likely to have health benefits.
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Light on the pandemic, RNC speakers instead highlighted Trump’s record on abortion
Rather than COVID-19, speakers highlighted abortion, a clear pitch to the women in the president's base. But it’s unclear how swing voters will respond.
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Pregnant in a pandemic: The 'perfect storm for a crisis'
Pregnant people in the pandemic are even more vulnerable to depression and anxiety. It's a problem the U.S. is already struggling to address.