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What Ron DeSantis’ budding presidential bid could mean for Florida abortion laws
The Republican governor already has the backing of some anti-abortion groups. Passing more stringent restrictions on abortion could help cement that.
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Abortion funds in Texas are unsure if they will resume supporting people after court ruling
Funds have halted abortion-related work since June, when Roe v. Wade was overturned. Resuming that work could affect hundreds of pregnant people in Texas, which is the largest state to ban abortion.
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99% of women-owned businesses say the federal government hasn’t done enough to support them, survey finds
Women-owned small businesses say they are “not a priority” for the federal government as entrepreneurs continue to share frustration in getting shut out of funding and contracts.
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For young people on Medicare, a hysterectomy sometimes is more affordable than birth control
Medicare covers people with disabilities who are young enough to get pregnant, but they often struggle to get their birth control covered and end up with large medical bills — or instead opt for hysterectomies or tubal ligations.
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Dads get paid more when they have kids — as moms earn less
Stereotypes around parenthood are having a lasting effect on the gender pay gap, which has not budged in 20 years, according to a new study by Pew.
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Oklahoma lesbian will appeal after her parental rights were transferred to son’s sperm donor
After a judge’s ruling rocked LGBTQ+ rights advocates and donor communities, The National Center for Lesbian Rights will take on Kris Williams’ case in state court.
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‘I can’t wait anymore’: This 25-year-old organizer is betting on young and rural voters to flip North Carolina blue
North Carolina Democrats ousted their incumbent party chair and picked Anderson Clayton to lead them to victory ahead of a key election year in which abortion access is on the line.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid
Lightfoot, the first Black woman and out LGBTQ+ person to lead Chicago, has failed to make an April runoff, with challengers Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson moving on.
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In a first, child care must be provided for microchip manufacturers to qualify for this federal grant
Employers seeking CHIPS Act funding must provide child care that is within reach for low- and medium-income households and located at a convenient location with hours that meet workers’ needs.