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Many caregivers and single moms don’t vote. Will 2024 change that?
Care has entered the 2024 discourse — and organizations are working to lower barriers for these voters in a political system that has sidelined them.
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They’re part of a community ‘who have the most to lose.’ So they’re showing up for Harris.
Black trans women are a small subset of trans voters, who make up a small portion of the electorate — but they’re also longtime leaders of the LGBTQ+ rights movement who know what’s at stake.
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Republicans in House races are moderating their words on abortion — but not always their policies
Some candidates’ policy statements in ads and on the trail are undercut by their records and past stances.
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Catholic hospital offered a bucket and towels to woman it denied abortion, California AG says
In California, where abortion rights are guaranteed, there’s a loophole. The growth of Catholic hospital systems, which restrict reproductive health care, has left patients with no other option for care.
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‘A moral failure’: Pregnant people face health risks and inconsistent care in prisons
Lawmakers are calling attention to a new federal report’s gaps in data needed to understand and confront the maternal health crisis for incarcerated people.
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Gender parity in Congress is a two-party game, and Republicans are lagging
Women aren’t expected to make huge gains in Congress this year, largely driven by a drop in women Republican nominees for the House.
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School cell phone bans have hit most states. Not everyone is on board.
Supporters emphasize the toll of smartphones on young people, while others worry bans won’t make a difference or may cause more headaches for teachers.
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Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris in a historic display of political unity
“Harris is standing in the breach at a critical moment,” the former GOP congresswoman told the crowd.
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Political expectations for celebrities are changing. Enter Chappell Roan.
Saying she'd vote for Harris but not endorse her was followed by online backlash, highlighting the “impossible” expectations around women pop stars.
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College students already faced barriers to voting — and states are adding more
With roughly a month to go until the presidential election, women on college campuses and women-led voting organizations talk about the realities of get-out-the-vote efforts.