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Laws restricting abortion may also limit options for people who miscarry
Advocates and physicians worry state legislation on medication abortion will also impact the availability of non-surgical treatment for miscarriage.
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‘Those dollars and cents add up’: Full-time trans workers face a wage gap, poll finds
Trans and gender-nonconforming people are among the lowest paid LGBTQ+ full-time workers in the United States, a new snapshot poll shows.
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Should the ERA be in effect? On a key anniversary, it depends who you ask.
Democrats in Congress are pushing for its recognition, but the inclusion of the Equal Rights Amendment is caught up in complex questions of how, exactly, an amendment is added to the Constitution.
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The problem with how children in the U.S. are learning about climate change
Katie Worth's new book, ‘Miseducation,’ says climate change deniers and the fossil fuel industry seek to influence what students learn about global warming.
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Biden administration releases new transgender federal prison policy
Biden’s policy will require federal prison staff to use a transgender person’s lived name and pronouns in an effort to combat widespread abuse behind bars.
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Biden poised to nominate first Black woman to Supreme Court
The retirement of Stephen Breyer sets the stage for the president to make good on a campaign promise.
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Why didn’t Congress codify abortion rights?
In the 49 years since the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade, lawmakers have attempted to both shore up abortion rights and to overturn the decision — all while abortion transformed national politics.
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Fertility isn't impacted by COVID-19 vaccines, another 'reassuring' study shows
Fertility implications have been a potent concern for many unvaccinated Americans. A new study shows there is no reason to worry.
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Pumping, voting, taking leave: Legislators who are mothers face specific challenges
The nonprofit group Vote Mama Foundation is trying to collect comprehensive data about a unique subset of lawmakers.
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The 19th Explains: Everything you need to know to claim the child tax credit this tax filing season
Although the monthly child tax credit payments are over, parents will still have to claim the second half of the credit with their tax return, a process that will likely prove confusing for many.
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