How federal laws set the baseline for women’s health, safety, and access
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact
The SAVE Act is back. Here’s why women should pay attention.
The SAVE Act has once again passed the House and is moving to the Senate. As in 2025, the bill
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Virginia’s 2026 constitutional amendments: What could be on the ballot in November
In early 2026, Virginia lawmakers advanced several proposed constitutional amendments that—if approved by the full General Assembly this session—
Federal lending rules may change. Here’s what that means.
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Does DEI matter? The hidden infrastructure behind women’s advancement.
In early 2025, the removal of federal DEI requirements and the rollback of corporate DEI programs dismantled key workplace equity
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The SAVE Act is back. Here’s why women should pay attention.
The SAVE Act has once again passed the House and is moving to the Senate. As in 2025, the bill
Is LinkedIn’s algorithm harder on women?
There’s been a flurry of conversations about how LinkedIn’s algorithm treats women’s content. Journalists, analysts, and everyday
Shutdown + Choice: Why the USDA's refusal to tap food funding matters for women
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The shrinking reality of “legal” abortion
As of October 21, 2025, abortion protections exist in 31 states and the District of Columbia, yet access is dramatically
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Voting in NY: when courts, not voters, end up shaping the rules
New York’s voting system has been repeatedly reshaped by court rulings rather than voter-driven or legislative consensus. In recent
NYC launches the state's first pilot for free childcare
New York City is launching free child care for young children as the first phase of a broader expansion planned
New York’s abortion shield law survives its first legal challenge
New York’s abortion shield law has survived its first legal challenge after Texas attempted to enforce a civil judgment