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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.
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The Amendment: Vance vs. Walz with Sarah Longwell
In this episode of The Amendment, Errin’s joined by Sarah Longwell, Republican strategist and master of the focus group, to break down the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. Civility and decorum took center stage – but as Sarah explains, that might be a disservice to the American people.
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Melania Trump supports and defends abortion rights in new memoir
Similar to many American women, the former first lady thinks abortion is a “personal freedom," reports The Guardian.
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Harris campaign ads spotlight ACA’s impact on women as Trump vows to repeal it
A new series of ads on the Affordable Care Act and abortion are the latest sign of Harris leaning into a health care message.
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