Last updated: May 12, 2026
Nebraska is a state where many policies affecting women’s rights are already restrictive, particularly around reproductive healthcare. In 2024, voters approved a constitutional amendment …
As of May 2026, Texas continues to enforce some of the most restrictive laws affecting women’s rights in the country, with many policies deeply embedded in state law. In …
As of May 2026, women’s rights in Georgia continue to be shaped by an increasingly contested legal and political landscape, where court rulings, legislative proposals, and election dynamics all …
As April turned into May, I had a bit of a visceral reaction to a few of the headlines, including the latest Supreme Court ruling. But more on that later. …
Florida has made several changes to its voting system in recent years, adding new requirements for voters and redrawing congressional district maps.
A new law (H0991) will require proof of …
Florida has been at the center of policy changes affecting women’s health and rights. In 2024, the state implemented a six-week abortion ban after the Florida Supreme Court ruled …
As of May 2026, Illinois is one of the most protective states for women’s rights, with laws that support access across healthcare, workplace protections, and safety. In recent years, …
Alaska’s voting system is designed to accommodate a large and geographically remote state, with widespread use of mail voting and policies that allow ballots to be counted after election …
Alaska is taking steps to strengthen how it responds to violence against women, with recent efforts focused on expanding victim services, improving access to legal support, and addressing gaps in …
As of May 2026, women’s rights in Alaska are shaped by strong legal protections alongside significant geographic and infrastructure challenges. While the legal framework supports access and rights in …
As of May 2026, Florida is one of the most restrictive states for reproductive rights and a state where policy is actively changing across multiple areas at once.
In 2024, …
Recent federal decisions are adding to a broader pattern of changes that are reshaping how women enter, advance within, and participate in leadership roles.
In May, the U.S. Department …
Two recent federal developments are drawing new attention to medication abortion, which is now used in more than half of all abortions in the United States.
On May 1, a …
Early last year, I started following a woman in Missouri who was documenting what it actually meant to live under her state’s abortion laws.
At the time, voters had …
As of April 2026, federal activity has increasingly focused on how existing rights are enforced and funded—particularly in areas like medication abortion and healthcare coverage. In recent months, federal …
