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Military service members had out-of-state abortion costs covered. The House just voted to eliminate that.
An amendment to the 2024 defense spending bill would further limit abortion access for nearly half of all women currently serving in America’s active duty military — who already have restrictions based on the state in which they are stationed.
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'A story of resistance': The enslaved women who fought back and killed their captors
In her new book, “Brooding Over Bloody Revenge,” Nikki M. Taylor expands the narrative around the history of slave rebellions by centering the women who took justice into their own hands.
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The first over-the-counter birth control pill has been approved by the FDA. What will it cost?
The pill’s manufacturer, Perrigo, said it wants to make the pill “accessible and affordable," but it's still unclear if it can be covered by insurance.
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Families and health care workers sue Texas over gender-affirming care ban
The ACLU of Texas and national legal groups are hoping to stop the law from taking effect in September.
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Classrooms are dominating the culture war
Here's what National Education Association President Becky Pringle sees at stake for teachers and students ahead of a crucial election.
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Why the DeSantis campaign is betting on the political power of ‘mamas’
The Florida governor isn’t the only candidate who is working to harness the voting power of conservative women in the GOP presidential race, but a recent Iowa event with Casey DeSantis put a spotlight on the effort.
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Harris and Buttigieg discuss changing air travel regulations to better accommodate wheelchair users
The vice president and transportation secretary said at an ADA roundtable that solutions are coming, including a rule that would allow wheelchair users to remain in their own wheelchairs on flights.
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Iowa lawmakers pass six-week abortion ban in one-day special session
The bill now heads to Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is expected to sign it as early as this week.
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Housing is a nightmare for home-based child care providers
With rising housing costs, pushback from landlords and homeowners associations, and a complex web of regulations, it’s a wonder home-based providers exist at all.