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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Ohio lawmakers continue to test voter-approved abortion protections
Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2023 protecting the right to make decisions about contraception, pregnancy, and abortion.
DC’s laws strongly protect women — but Congress is reasserting control
Washington, DC can pass its own laws, but Congress has the power to block or overturn them. This structural reality
Two abortion bills show Wisconsin's deep divide as 2025 ends
In late 2025, Wisconsin lawmakers advanced two abortion-related bills that point in opposite directions. One proposal (SB 556) would expand
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
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
Professional degrees reclassified for predominantly female professions
In November, the U.S. Department of Education proposed a definition change that could reshape access to graduate programs in
Wisconsin's creative new abortion bill - "Catch Kits"
A new Wisconsin proposal (AB 718) takes a different approach to restricting abortion — instead of focusing on patients or providers,
Reproductive care access in DC faces new federal pressures
Washington, DC, has some of the strongest legal protections for reproductive care in the country, strengthened further after the overturning
Idaho
In Idaho, the 2026 general election could provide voters with a rare opportunity to restore abortion access through a citizen-led
Voters choose reproductive freedom in Maryland
In November 2024, Maryland voters approved a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom, including access to abortion and contraception. The amendment
Missouri
Missouri’s 2026 election is critical because voter-approved reproductive rights protections face a direct challenge at the ballot. After voters
Maryland funds abortion access expansion
In 2024, Maryland enacted a new grant program to expand abortion access and strengthen provider capacity across the state. The