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
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As of January 2025, California has some of the strongest legal protections for women’s rights in the country, reinforced
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As of January 2025, Maryland remains one of the more consistently protective states for women’s rights. Strong legal frameworks,
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As of January 2025, women’s rights in Wisconsin sit at a crossroads, shaped by a divided political climate and
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As of January 2025, Oregon remains one of the more protective states for women’s rights. State law supports access
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
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
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As of January 2026, Washington, DC, has some of the strongest legal protections for women’s rights in the country.
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As of January 2026, Ohio’s women’s rights landscape reflects a mix of voter-driven protections and ongoing legal and
Why voting access in DC remains exposed heading into 2026
In 2025, members of Congress introduced legislation aimed at increasing federal control over Washington, DC’s governance, including proposals that
Ohio’s voting rules are tighter—and legally contested—ahead of 2026
As Ohio heads toward the 2026 election cycle, voting rules in the state continue to shift. Recent changes to absentee
Medicaid expansion helped Ohio, but now hinges on federal funding
Ohio’s expansion of Medicaid significantly increased health coverage across the state and helped stabilize access to care, including maternal