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Will an abortion petition be on the ballot in Michigan in November? It’s up to a court.
A ballot measure that would put a right to an abortion in the Michigan Constitution is in front of the state Supreme Court after a four-member board deadlocked on a challenge that described formatting and spacing errors.
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What makes state legislatures uniquely prone to alleged harassment
Alleged cases in New Mexico and beyond highlight the power dynamics and underlying bureaucratic structures that make legislatures a place ripe for abusive behavior.
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In Massachusetts, a civil rights leader is challenging a 27-year incumbent over voting rights
Tanisha Sullivan, president of the Boston chapter of the NAACP, is running in the Democratic primary for secretary of state.
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Women are reentering the workforce, but Black women face continued hurdles
Women may be reentering the work force, but the numbers are uneven, with more Black women leaving.
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Why women are setting the new midterms conversation
Analysis | Two GOP women pollsters talk about abortion, democracy and the changing dynamics of this year’s elections.
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105 years to make a bra: How women’s military uniforms are evolving
In the last decade, there has been a wave of changes to women service members’ uniforms — which many experts and historians agree reflects broader efforts to improve gender equity in the military.
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How trans students — and their teachers — are dealing with a new school year and new laws
In Florida, Alabama and Texas, teachers are left to interpret — and enforce — new laws aimed at limiting curriculum and restricting access to restrooms.
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Mary Peltola wins Alaska special election to become first Alaska Native in Congress
She beat a field that included former Gov. Sarah Palin. The two are among three candidates on the ballot again in November for a full two-year term.
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Local judges now have more power to decide who gets an abortion
The surge of new bans is expanding the significance of how judges rule on local abortion matters.
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Common household items are exposing pregnant people to cancer-causing chemicals, study finds
Chemicals including melamine and cyanuric acid were found in nearly all participants, but the highest levels were in women of color.