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Note from Julie Equal Pay Day is often framed as a milestone—a marker of how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned the year …
Women's rights are shifting
across the country.
We track the changes —
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The Women's Rights Data Initiative tracks how laws and policies shaping women's rights are evolving across the United States. Through dashboards, maps, and fact-based analysis, we explain what's happening — and why it matters.
The SAVE Act is back. Here’s why women should pay attention.
Update: March 24, 2026 The SAVE Act is still under active consideration in the Senate, with a vote expected soon. While the bill was initially expected to stall, it has …
What’s Trending
Birth control is still legal. So why is access changing?
Recent federal and state actions are putting pressure on the systems that many women rely on to get birth control. Over the past year, disruptions to federal Title X funding …
The gender pay gap is widening - again
Recent data shows the gender pay gap widened again in 2025, in both hourly and salaried occupations, continuing a concerning shift after years of slow progress. Women earned about 82. …
Voting changes to watch right now
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, several developments are reshaping the voting landscape across the United States. In Washington, the House has once again passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility …
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National
Why laws alone don’t guarantee women’s rights
Each March, Women’s History Month invites reflection on the progress women have made — and the work that remains. International Women’s Day (March 8) similarly serves as a global …
States move to strengthen reproductive rights protections
Several states are advancing policies designed to strengthen protections for reproductive healthcare, including laws that shield providers from out-of-state legal actions, protect patients traveling for care, and expand access to …
The SAVE Act is back. Here’s why women should pay attention.
Update: March 24, 2026 The SAVE Act is still under active consideration in the Senate, with a vote expected soon. While the bill was initially expected to stall, it has …
Federal lending rules may change. Here’s what that means.
In November 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed changes to federal lending rules that would reduce the amount of data collected about small-business lending and narrow the scope …
State-by-State
Women's Rights by State
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Arizona lawmakers advance education proposals affecting gender, health, and student participation
In early 2026, Arizona lawmakers are advancing a series of proposals that would reshape how schools address gender identity, health education, and student participation. These include efforts to restrict how …
After voters protected abortion rights, Arizona courts are shaping what comes next
In February 2026, an Arizona state court struck down several abortion restrictions, ruling they conflicted with Proposition 139—a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2024 that protects abortion access …