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What you need to know about the Supreme Court case that could overturn Roe v. Wade
The future of abortion rights are up in the air as the court will hear arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Here’s how to listen and background on the case.
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Biden signs first bill in 'Momnibus' package, putting $15 million behind maternity care for veterans
The ‘Momnibus’ package is made of 12 bills to protect Black moms and birthing parents, largely wrapped into the Build Back Better plan.
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Democrats see a winning midterm message: Vote, or Texas-style abortion laws are ‘coming to a state near you’
Two recent surveys showed a high level of knowledge about the Texas abortion law before the Supreme Court. Democratic groups say it could be a ‘turning point’ in how abortion shapes elections.
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‘We don’t have other options’: Children’s hospital disbands gender-affirming care program
A resource for trans youth health care known as GENECIS had drawn families from across Texas and surrounding states.
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In argument over gun rights, women are cast as both defenders and targets
While the latest Supreme Court case focuses on concealed-carry permits, advocacy groups on both sides have used women's safety as a reason to bolster their arguments.
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The 19th Explains: What to know as Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial begins
The well-connected British socialite is accused of conspiring with Jeffrey Epstein in his sexual abuse of minors.
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Biden nominates Shalanda Young to lead ‘the nerve center of our government’
If confirmed by the Senate, Young will be the first woman of color to formally helm the Office of Management and Budget.
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‘Let's talk about what truly happened’: Native Americans push for inclusion beyond lessons about Thanksgiving
Many state curricula still don’t mention Indigenous people, or mention them only as part of history. But that’s changing.
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Some LGBTQ+ people worry that the COVID-19 vaccine will affect HIV medication. It won’t.
Most LGBTQ+ adults are vaccinated, but the concerns are coming from a particularly vulnerable minority. There is no evidence the two treatments interact negatively, experts say.
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Build Back Better’s investment in home care is big — but is it enough?
Disability and labor advocates are cheering proposed home care spending. But they're also worried insufficient investment could pit increased wages against greater capacity.